Specialist, Special Tasks to CEO AP

About the role

Schaeffler, a global technology company partnering with major automobile manufacturers and key players in aerospace and industry, is looking for a specialist to support the Regional CEO in Asia Pacific. The role brings consulting, strategy or business-analysis experience closer to regional decision-making, helping shape briefings, assess business and market information and coordinate the meetings and initiatives that move priorities forward.

Key responsibilities

• Executive support: manage the CEO's annual calendar, respond to ad hoc requests, prepare presentations, reports and briefing materials, track assigned actions and suggest improvements to ways of working.
• Meetings and events: plan and coordinate Asia Pacific board and management council meetings, workshops and other key events, prepare agendas and documents, attend meetings, take minutes and record decisions and follow-ups.
• Regional and headquarters coordination: act as a central contact for headquarters, regional and sub-regional stakeholders, coordinate requests and information flow, and draft and distribute regional communications such as letters, speeches and official documents.
• Research, analysis and reporting: gather and validate internal and external data, analyse market and business information and present findings clearly to executives.
• Strategy and project support: support the CEO and Head of Strategy on regional initiatives, monitor progress on CEO-led projects and contribute to special and cross-functional assignments.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering or a related field.
• At least 2 years of professional experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in consulting, executive support, strategy, business analysis or project management is an advantage.
• Strong written and spoken English and hands-on data analysis and reporting experience.
• Experience working with stakeholders at different organisational levels and planning and coordinating meetings and events.
• High degree of discretion with confidential information and strong analytical, problem-solving and project-management skills.
• Preferred: proactive, self-motivated, able to work in a diverse, multicultural environment.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint, Excel and Word.
• Clear, professional communication with senior stakeholders.