Homebased General Business Consultant

Job Overview

We are looking for highly experienced management professionals who have owned or been an executive in a successful business and/or specialized in turnaround and improvement consulting for small and medium-sized businesses in Asia. As a Business Consultant you will provide expert advice in the field of jewelry manufacturing operations. You will be responsible for assessing and analyzing a current business situation to provide a fresh perspective. You will come up with the most suitable solutions and implement a full strategic plan.

This is a 75% travel position. You must be willing to fly from PHT to Vietnam as needed.

The goal is to help our business be more functional and successful.

General Business Consultant’s primary responsibility and goals

The primary work of the General Business Consultant is to provide consultation to the CEO which includes (but are not limited to):
Improve organization’s performance, operating primarily through the analysis of existing organizational problems and the development of plans for improvement.
Design and develop business strategies for the Vietnam manufacturing operations including marketing, human resources, management, and accounting.
Assess and analyze current business situation and formulate recommendations
Develop and implement detailed business plans according to approved timelines and budget
Provide expert advice to CEO/Business Manager
Implement systems that promote efficiency or increase production.

Task and responsibilities
Study company operations to understand its business needs
Design and develop strategies in improving overall business
Research, analyze and interpret best practices which is suitable to the company
Interview workers, and make presentations and reports for management.
Formulate recommendations and solutions with attention to a CEO’s wishes, capabilities and limitations forming concise reports
Present findings and suggestions to CEO with ample justification and practical advice
Develop detailed business plans to drive small or radical change
Assist the CEO/Business Manager in implementing the plan and resolve any occasional discrepancies
Provide guidance for any occurring problems and issues
Perform other duties as needed

Qualifications & Requirements
Experience in implementing effective and efficient improvements to operations
Thorough knowledge in the field of manufacturing operations
Knowledge of data analysis and research techniques
Knowledge of business software is an advantage
Ability to develop detailed proposals and plans
Excellent organizational and coordination skills
Analytical and innovative
A minimum of 10 years of: successful business management experience and/or business consultancy is required
A great listener with ability to communicate with people of diverse disciplines
BSc/BA/MA in business or relevant discipline
Further qualifications in a specialized field will be a plus
Certification in consulting or field of expertise is an advantage