Consultant – Japanese Language Proficiency (N1)

Background:

Avasant is a Los Angeles, California headquartered leading management consulting firm providing Strategic Sourcing, IT and Business Transformation and Global Strategy services to the global Fortune 1000. Since 2006, Avasant has negotiated over $250B in deals and operates in over 50 countries. The firm has been recognized as "World's Best Outsourcing Advisor" by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP) for fourteen consecutive years. In 2020, we were also recognized as one of the top five industry analyst firms by the Institute of Industry Analyst Relations (IIAR). Learn more at https://avasant.com/ 

Role Overview : 

Avasant is seeking a Japanese-language-proficient professional to support client engagements and consulting initiatives. The role will involve working with cross-functional teams on business analysis, research, consulting deliverables, and client-related activities.

The successful candidate will bring strong Japanese-language capabilities, analytical skills, and effective communication abilities. Experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or related business transformation domains would be an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities :

• Support Avasant client engagements and consulting initiatives, ensuring high-quality deliverables within defined timelines.
• Use Japanese-language proficiency to support client communication, business discussions, documentation, and coordination, as required.
• Conduct research, analyze information, and synthesize findings to support consulting projects and business requirements.
• Assist in developing business cases, analytical models, presentations, reports, and other client-facing deliverables.
• Support the preparation of proposals, competitive bid documents, and other business development materials.
• Collaborate with project teams and stakeholders across geographies to support project execution and delivery.
• Assist with project coordination, tracking deliverables, and maintaining quality standards across assigned workstreams.
• Support procurement, strategic sourcing, business process transformation, and related consulting initiatives, as applicable.
• Contribute to the development of knowledge materials, research outputs, and intellectual capital for emerging consulting areas.
• Work effectively across multiple time zones and adapt to evolving client and business requirements.

Educational Requirements & Experience :

• Master’s degree in Business, Economics, Management, or a related discipline.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret information and present findings in a structured manner.
• Relevant academic, internship, or professional experience in consulting, business analysis, procurement, or related fields would be beneficial.
• Prior experience or knowledge of procurement, strategic sourcing, or business process transformation would be an added advantage.
• Strong written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to learn new business concepts and methodologies and apply them to client requirements.

Language & Other Requirements :

• Japanese-language proficiency at JLPT N1 level is mandatory.
• Strong Japanese and English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders and work collaboratively in a global team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Flexibility to work across time zones and support international client engagements, as required.

What Avasant Offers :

• Entrepreneurial environment, with the ability to lead and drive new initiatives to further personal and organizational goals
• Global exposure and a chance to work with multi-national clients, including some of the industry leaders
• Training and mentoring on the latest business and sector practices based on market requirements
• Opportunity to work with and learn from an international team of industry specialists
• Focused programs for career development, including funding of industry certifications and skill development programs
• Dynamic and multicultural work environment