Kazutaka Kanairo
BEng and MEng in Aeronautic and Astronautic Engineering from The University of Tokyo, currently pursuing MBA at UC Berkeley. Worked 5 years at McKinsey and Company, Inc.
| Headline: | Startup Member |
| Skills: | Business, Engineering, English, Languages, Management |
| Groups: | 2011 UC Berkeley Business Plan Competition, 2012 UC Berkeley Startup Competition, UC Berkeley Business Plan Competition 2009-2010, [INACTIVE] UC Berkeley Business Plan Competition 2008-2009 |
| Interested in: | Finding team mates, Meeting new people, Professional opportunities, Recruiting for my startup |
| Schools: | University of California System - Berkeley |
WORK EXPERIENCE
| Employer: | McKinsey and Company, Inc. Japan |
| Position: | Associate |
| Time period: | December 2005 - November 2008 |
| Description: | Core member in Operations, High-tech and Automotive industry practices
• Launched a corporate transformation program for a Japanese major hypermarket to implement customer-based marketing, lean retailing, and capability building processes. Co-developed training programs with two associate colleagues, leveraging three industrial experts and a manager, to develop an 8-person McKinsey team. Rolled out the programs to 17 full-time dedicated client members aiming to increase operational profit by $100 million in their 185 nationwide stores within two years. • Led two projects for a global semiconductor manufacturer: reconstructed R&D process from marketing to volume production with 20% productivity improvement, and established marketing and channel strategy as well as operational schemes in China to enter the Chinese inland market. • Established product development and manufacturing strategies in China for a US-based global electric parts maker with Japan-based R&D. Identified solutions for improvement and implementation as well as the framework for cost reduction, leading to 30-40% reduction in its operational cost in China. • Played a lead role in launching the first lean transformation program in the Japanese counterpart of a US global vehicle assembly manufacturer. Coached an analyst and co-developed robust excel models, used for more than two years, to track key performance indicators cascaded from overall plant to each production area. Led client teams to implement management infrastructure and operational improvement in capacity, delivery, quality, safety and cost. Established consulting model for future manufacturing companies and awarded McKinsey honor for new consulting method of the year in Japan, one of the finalists for the Asian award. • Helped internal M&A teams multiple times to establish robust cost models and financial forecasts by adding operational and industrial points of view. |
| Employer: | McKinsey and Company, Inc. U.S. |
| Position: | Business Analyst |
| Time period: | December 2004 - November 2006 |
| Description: | First Japanese as well as the first/sole business analyst to be invited worldwide to join the internal one-year training program “OPS[Operations] Academy” for McKinsey managers
• Launched pilot lean manufacturing project in US global vehicle assembly manufacturer. Developed basis to roll out the same lean manufacturing program to worldwide plants. • Established method to assess the performance of supply chain management for a nationwide U.S. retailer. |
| Employer: | McKinsey and Company, Inc. Japan |
| Position: | Business Analyst |
| Time period: | December 2002 - November 2005 |
| Description: | • Implemented new product development process and reduced purchasing costs for a global automotive manufacturer; took lead role after the sudden departure of the engagement manager. |
| Employer: | The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan |
| Position: | Student |
| Time period: | February 2003 |
| Description: | Master of Engineering, Aeronautic and Astronautic Engineering, March 2003
• Part of 10-member core team that developed the world’s smallest satellite “XI-IV” at the time: designed and assembled electronics and power sub-systems, and led several environmental tests. • Founded and led 40-member student organization related to XI-IV satellite. Launched national competition of engineering laboratories that was taken over by an NPO the following year. Bachelor of Engineering, Aeronautic and Astronautic Engineering, March 2001 • Awarded grand prize in the Japan Space Forum’s 9th satellite design competition. Invited to present at several professional associations as well as to the Japanese government. • Captain, volleyball beginner’s team. Led team to compete and win in Eastern Japan University club league. |
EDUCATION
| University: | University of California System - Berkeley |
| Time period: | 2010 |
| Degree: | Management of Technology, Finance and Global Management, MBA |
INFORMATION
| Sports: | volleyball, tennis, basketball, soccer, skiing, golf |
| Hobbies: | Music performance (piano for annual public concerts, accordion, acoustic guitar); photography; organizing events such as a wedding party |
