Industry: Building Materials
About the Company:
A leading trading group engaged in the distribution of high-quality building material products, serving a broad customer base. With a strong market presence and a commitment to operational excellence, we are seeking a highly experienced and strategic professional to drive the company's growth and efficiency as our Vice President - Business Operations
Role Overview:
The Vice President will be responsible for overseeing the group’s daily operations, optimizing business processes and ensuring sustainable growth. The ideal candidate will be a strategic leader with deep industry expertise and a proven track record of driving operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the company’s operations, including supply chain, logistics, sales, and customer service.
- Implement strategies to enhance operational efficiency and profitability.
- Lead and mentor department heads to achieve business objectives.
- Ensure seamless coordination between sales, procurement and logistics teams.
- Optimize inventory management and supply chain processes to reduce costs and improve service levels.
- Establish and maintain relationships with key suppliers, dealers and stakeholders.
- Drive business growth by identifying new opportunities and expanding market reach.
- Implement technology-driven solutions to enhance business processes and reporting.
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations, company policies, and best practices.
- Monitor business performance and present regular reports to the board.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
- Minimum 15-30 years of experience in operations leadership, preferably in the building materials industry.
- Proven track record of managing medium to large-scale operations and driving business growth.
- Strong leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
- Exposure to supply chain management, logistics, and process optimization.
- Proficiency in ERP systems and business intelligence tools.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, competitive business environment
- Excellent man-management & inter-personal skills