Overview Develop & implement country-specific
business sales strategies within the area, aligned with global
objectives. Lead, oversee and build on all aspects of the company's
operations within the respective area, including optimized OPPD
processes, systems and group functions (CRM, IT, segments, HR,
finance & controlling, treasury, tax, audit, legal, etc.)
sales, marketing, supply chain management, sustainability. Foster
the team & manage talents to build a positive, encouraging and
overall winning high-performing super team culture. Develop, manage
and is accountable for a full P/L and working capital, based on the
area's 5-year rolling budget and 12-month rolling forecast that
fosters long-term financial performance. Develop & implement
the portfolio & segment strategies to increase market share by
using segment marketing in alignment with the Global Division
President. Steer performance & optimize the overall
organisational performance culture. Manage regional relationships
and perform review meetings with Principals to optimize customer
& segment portfolios with actively driven strategic development
pipelines. Fostering "TOP" of the mind services to our customers
with events, seminars and cross fertilisation of knowledge withing
global OPPD organisation. Foster relationships with key customers
at all levels. Key Responsibilities Strategy Development and
Implementation - Based on established global strategy, implement
the necessary policies and procedures to develop the business plan,
5-year budget and 12-month rolling forecast. - Support local teams
to achieve and perform the company's objectives. - Develop and
maintain the necessary contact with local authorities and
governmental bodies to keep running the business activity. -
Support and develop the business processes related to commercial
operations and foster continuous improvement programs to ensure
reliable & sustainable business unit successes. - Support and
steer divisional distribution business expansion in all related
administrative tasks. - Develop and optimize organizations as per
divisional & segment budgets and long-term plans. Operational
Management - Set & monitor the performance of the area's
business against budgets. Foster administration efficiency, cost
control, legal compliance, supply chain, talent and human resource
management. - Support local teams in overseeing business activities
to ensure profitable growth, best-in-class customer service &
satisfaction, and cost-effective resource management. - Identify
quality & performance gaps in operations, sales and customer
services, define actions and monitor their implementation. - Decide
on the feasibility of new businesses & investments, acting
responsible for the P/L of operations realized. - Ensure products
comply with safety and all relevant country regulations. - Drive a
strong safety culture and behaviors. - Manage SEQ compliance, as
well as compliance with local regulations related to supply-chain
operations, for both Omya employees and contractors. - Timely and
accurate reporting as requested by OPPD management, finance and
group functions. Communication - Responsible for public
relationships with government and other related authorities in
alignment with OPPD global communications lead. - Organize and lead
daily, weekly, and monthly meetings including all employees. People
Management - Lead, guide, evaluate, and develop the local teams to
ensure that each country achieves its divisional business
objectives and comply with all relevant regulations and laws. -
Motivate the team to optimize performance, whilst developing an
active & engaged super-team spirit. - Drive active talent
performance and success plans to foster & mentor young talents.
Qualifications - University (Degree) in Business and/or Polymer
Science disciplines. - 10 years of experience in a similar position
with a strong exposure in operational processes. - General
management experience will contribute to meeting the business
requirements. - Entrepreneurial thinking, result driven. -
Effective relationship builder, able to solve problems in a
creative and structured way. - The ability to work on a strategic
level whilst displaying a down-to-earth attitude. - Strong in
people management and great interpersonal skills. - Excellent
command of both oral and written local language and English are
required. - Good command of both oral and written additional
language is beneficial.