Our client is aggressively seeking qualitative and quantitative production and capacity analysis of Chinese based solar grade silicon producers. To do this effectively they are interested in hiring a current vendor/supplier to one of the following leading solar grade silicon providers: GCL(Zhongeng) Luoyang, Jiangsu Shunda, LDK, Asia Silicon, Xinguang, Emei, Daqo as well as key equipment suppliers such as GT Solar, Centrotherm and Meyer Burger.
There is the opportunity for multiple consultants. We are interested in conducting phone interviews immediately and one-on-one interviews in Shanghai beginning 25 August.
CleanTech Human Capital offers staffing and recruiting services to organizations in the green economy and is currently conducting this search on behalf of a retained client for a Shanghai Based Silicon Supply Analyst.
About the Client
The client is an industry research firm based in San Francisco, CA with offices in Germany and Spain looking to expand to China. The firm was formed to address the underserved need for objective and timely supply chain research in the Solar Photovoltaic industry.
The founding team has more than twenty years of combined relevant experience, including management in the solar industry, technology supply chain research, and fundamental analysis.
As a team these individuals bring a deep network of contacts touching all aspects of the industry, an ability to draw accurate conclusions with incomplete information, as well as anticipate likely future developments. The company’s product tracks the changes in the variables that impact growth and profitability.
Responsibilities
This Mainland China (ideally Shanghai) based position will be filled by someone with a strong network of relationships with emerging silicon suppliers – ideally developed as a vendor to silicon production facilities. They will be tasked with:
Tracking monthly capacity and output forecasts based on interviews and identifiable facility construction schedules.
Providing continuous reporting on investments, permitting and procurements made by emerging silicon producers in the region.
Developing a broad network of reliable contacts in the silicon manufacturing industry, including related components and technologies, that can be relied on to provide updates on the changes in production schedules.
Ascertaining the timing and validity of forecasted construction schedules.
Helping to establish the client’s reputation within China’s solar industry and press as a purveyor of quality information about silicon pricing.
Delivering weekly pricing information for raw silicon, scrap silicon, and finished wafers.
Requirements:
In order to succeed the successful candidate must have personal relationships and contacts with production managers at silicon facilities in China. Additionally they should be able to demonstrate:
At least one year of experience in the silicon industry, ideally as a materials supplier to the new silicon projects in China.
A clear understanding of the timelines, people and essential components required for a new silicon production facility.
An ability to cultivate a trusting relationship with a network of relevant contacts, demonstrated by superior interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate articulately.
An inquisitive and tenacious pursuit of statistics and facts, and an ability to draw accurate conclusions based on imperfect information.
An intellectual curiosity about solar technology and the impact that silicon production will have on the world market.
A strong record of academic achievement; Ph.D., MBA, or other Master's degree is a significant advantage, but not required.
Strong analytical skills, both qualitative and quantitative; ability to forecast trends and to develop and test research hypotheses.
A practical understanding of what makes a business succeed or fail in this industry and in China.
Fluency in Mandarin and English
Proficiency in excel and quantitative analysis.
The client offers competitive salaries, stock options, comprehensive benefits, and a fun, collaborative, and extremely fast-paced working environment. Compensation is commensurate with experience, skills and contribution.
