Associate Chemicals Fuels & Resources Advisory

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Managed Services

Management Level

Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in sustainability focus on integrating environmental, social, economic, and governance considerations into business strategies and operations. They provide guidance and support to organisations by managing sustainability risks, identifying opportunities, and driving positive social and environmental impact.

In climate and energy at PwC, you will focus on providing consulting services related to climate change mitigation and adaptation, as well as energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions. You will analyse client needs, develop strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and offer guidance and support to help clients transition to a low-carbon economy.

*Why PWC

At PwC, you will be part of a vibrant community of solvers that leads with trust and creates distinctive outcomes for our clients and communities. This purpose-led and values-driven work, powered by technology in an environment that drives innovation, will enable you to make a tangible impact in the real world. We reward your contributions, support your wellbeing, and offer inclusive benefits, flexibility programmes and mentorship that will help you thrive in work and life. Together, we grow, learn, care, collaborate, and create a future of infinite experiences for each other. Learn more about us.

At PwC, we believe in providing equal employment opportunities, without any discrimination on the grounds of gender, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, religion or other beliefs, perceived differences and status protected by law. We strive to create an environment where each one of our people can bring their true selves and contribute to their personal growth and the firm’s growth. To enable this, we have zero tolerance for any discrimination and harassment based on the above considerations. "

Responsibilities:

As an Associate, you will be part of a team of professionals with extensive consulting
and industry experience. Leveraging your expertise and experience, we anticipate that
you will provide valuable insights and solutions to clients in the chemical domain.
Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Strategy:
• Support growth and diversification strategy engagements, including global
market analysis, competitor benchmarking, and opportunity
identification.
• Business Case Build: Assist in building value strategy, performing
opportunity assessment, and crafting a value story by identifying & sizing
value/benefits opportunity, estimating cost components, etc., for largescale transformation programs.
• Conduct commercial due diligence, business plan validation, and go-tomarket strategy formulation including customer assessment.
• Support client with developing strategy in supply chain, procurement, and
logistics.
• Conduct techno-economic feasibility assessment for investments,
process upgrades, and product diversification.
• Support Large-scale Transformation Projects: Support the delivery of end-toend transformation projects for Chemical clients, involving Align, Innovate,
Release, and Evolve phases of a Transformation program.

Operations:

• Client Collaboration: Work closely with our clients to understand their business needs, challenges, and objectives.

• Requirements Analysis: Conduct comprehensive requirements gathering and analysis with Business Acumen and being power users of Enterprise applications.

• Process Architecture Build: Assist in evaluating the business processes of our clients and advising on process reengineering, Business Process Master List (BPML), and running Fit-To-Standard workshops.

• Map and assess end-to-end operations across manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, and logistics functions.

• Support value chain diagnostics, cost take-out, throughput improvement, and asset productivity enhancement projects.

• Conduct operational benchmarking and recommend best practices for process efficiency and digital interventions.

• Analyze KPIs like OEE, yield, cycle time, plant utilization, inventory turnover, etc., and develop performance dashboards.

• Work on lean, Six Sigma, TPM, or Industry 4.0-related initiatives (exposure to tools/methodologies is a plus).

Engagement Support: • Prepare client-ready deliverables including presentations, models, and reports. • Conduct primary and secondary research using industry databases and field interviews. • Coordinate with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality outputs.

Preferred skills sets: • 2-4 years’ experience of working in a reputable chemicals or petrochemicals company or in a management consulting firm • Strong understanding of the chemical industry or operations or supply chain in one or more areas (specialty chemicals, agrochemicals, Pharma APIs and intermediates, petrochemicals, bulk chemicals, others) • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a structured approach. • Proficiency in MS Excel (including basic modeling), PowerPoint, and relevant analytics tools. • Familiarity with tools like SAP, Power BI, Tableau, or digital operations platforms is a plus. • Familiarity with Industry 4.0 technologies, including automation, digitalization of manufacturing processes, and connected equipment in manufacturing operations is a plus. • Capable of conducting current state assessments and benchmarking clients' businesses. • Proficiency in business process mapping for various functions/departments and building flow charts to analyze and eliminate duplicate or inefficient processes is a plus. • Proficiency in problem-solving, quantitative analysis, and storytelling through PowerPoint and Excel. • Exposure to industry databases like ICIS, IHS, Volza, Trademap, Statista, etc., is a plus. • Good communication, interpersonal skills, and stakeholder management abilities. • Willingness to travel for client engagements across India or abroad.

Years of experience required: 2-4 years

Education qualification: BE/B-Tech/master’s degree in chemical engineering is a must and MBA is a plus Top tier engineering institutes (IIT, ICT, NIT and Jadavpur University) will be preferred

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required: Master of Business Administration, Bachelor of EngineeringDegrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Chemicals

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Carbon Accounting, Carbon Footprint, Carbon Offsets, Carbon Pricing and Trading, Carbon Taxes and Incentives, Climate Change Adaptation Program Design, Climate Change Impacts and Risks, Climate Change Scenarios, Climate Finance, Climate Policy, Climate Reporting, Communication, Emission Trading, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Energy Efficiency, Energy Policy and Regulation, Energy Transition, Energy Transition Financing and Investment, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Internal Carbon Pricing {+ 5 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date