Business Manager - Recycling

Business Manager - Recycling

7777 SUTTON RD, Baytown, TX 77523, USA Req #2291 Thursday, April 4, 2024

Purpose

The primary purpose of this role is to serve as the commercial leader responsible for growth and optimization of the scrap and recycled products business.

The position is responsible for the total gross margin, volume, and growth of the individual product lines across all RHA businesses.

This position will serve as the key commercial decision maker in terms of maximizing returns at the RHA level while concurrently delivering optimized volume utilization within Ravago and supporting the sales growth objectives of the respective channels.

This function will work closely with sales channel management, manufacturing management, and the financial accounting team within Ravago to reach these objectives.

Areas of Responsibility / Tasks

Performance must reflect appropriate level of expertise and achievement of the desired results for the items listed below :

• Essential Functions :
• Manage plant scrap inventory (aging, allocation, pricing, customer optimization, material optimization)
• Manage plant scrap supplier / customer relationships (travel).
• Growth of Ravago Recycling brokerage business (new supply, new customers, trading)
• Growth of recycle business in MX / new markets.
• Recycled feedstock supply purchasing / planning for RMA Baytown (PP : Regrind, Non-Woven, scrap supply)
• Other duties as assigned by Director of Recycling and Sustainability.
• Expectations :
• Manage plant scrap inventory (aging, allocation, pricing, customer optimization, material optimization).
• Manage plant scrap supplier / customer relationships (travel).
• Growth of Ravago Recycling brokerage business (new supply, new customers, trading)
• Growth of recycle business in MX / new markets.
• Recycled feedstock supply purchasing / planning for RMA Baytown (PP : Regrind, Non-Woven, scrap supply).

Minimum Qualifications / Education / Experience / Certifications

• Education :
• Bachelor's degree or related training equivalent - required.
• Experience :
• Min. 10-15 years related business experience.
• Commercial experience in sales management and / or product management.
• Approach the job with a high degree of integrity and transparency as he / she will have direct impact on the performance of multiple RHA divisions simultaneously.
• Demonstrate ability to direct strategic planning efforts for the various Ravago brands and service offerings in a highly competitive Americas marketplace.
• Must possess a working knowledge of financial measures within the sales divisions as well as the manufacturing division.
• Possess an extensive level of understand of competitive products, services, and manufacturing capability across the Americas as it relates to their respective product lines.
• Ability to direct cross functional teams comprised of team members from the sales channels (purchasing, accounting, sales, tech service) to various positions within the manufacturing environment (quality, planning, production, finance).
• Must possess excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills as well as a comfort in making decisions that will impact multiple RHA divisions simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proficient in various software programs including Microsoft office suite, Tableau, etc. etc.

Competencies; Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSA)

To perform this role successfully, an individual must have experience achieving desired result(s) in their areas of responsibility.

The requirements listed below are representative of observable behaviors and essential knowledge, skill, and abilities required of a successful incumbent within our culture.

• Demonstrate ability to direct strategic planning efforts for the various Ravago brands and service offerings in a highly competitive Americas marketplace.
• Must possess a working knowledge of financial measures within the sales divisions as well as the manufacturing division.
• Possess an extensive level of understand of competitive products, services, and manufacturing capability across the Americas as it relates to their respective product lines.
• Ability to direct cross functional teams comprised of team members from the sales channels (purchasing, accounting, sales, tech service) to various positions within the manufacturing environment (quality, planning, production, finance).

Work Environment / Conditions

The work environment / conditions described herein are representative of those that an incumbent may experience, and therefore must be adaptable to work in a shared space, with constant noise, with / or without the use of a private office.

Schedules may vary from week to week based on business demands in excess of 40 hours with or without notice.

Physical Requirements / Demands

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions & physical demands of this role.
• While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to communicate verbally, read, and comprehend information, type on a consistent and daily basis.
• While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to travel by foot, car, bus, airplane, or other means of transportation which require sitting, waiting, and standing for long and short periods of time.

Acknowledgement :

This job description is not an exhaustive list of areas of responsibility or tasks that an incumbent in this position may be asked to perform.

All Employees are required to deliver the desired results intended for their role, at the designated level of knowledge, skill, and ability commensurate with their job title and level within the organization.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS :

Ravago Americas is an equal employment opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, or marital status.

We assure you that your opportunity for employment with this employer depends solely upon your qualifications.

Other details

• Job Family COMMERCIAL JOB FAMILY
• Job Function WC (Job Function)
• Pay Type Salary
• Employment Indicator 700766210 - RRG - Ravago Recycling Group Sales
• Travel Required Yes
• Travel % 25
• Required Education Bachelor’s Degree
30+ days ago