President Asia Pacific - Omya Performance Polymer Distribution

Permanent employment / Singapore, , Singapore

Position Summary

• Lead and develop the OPPD Asia Pacific Region with full P/L, working capital ownership based on the Region`s 5 year's rolling budget and a 12-month rolling monthly forecast fostering its long-term financial performance.
• Plan and execute on strategic Portfolio extension and M&A in close cooperation with Global Division Presidents.
• Managing operative business, in particular relationships with Key- customers and Principals & talent fostering structures, organization, processes, IT, Finance & Tax.
• Capitalize on local expertise as well as local market needs and leverage regional expertise globally within the OPPD Leadership Team to achieve long-term, sustainable growth.
• Develop and implement Area-and country-specific Product-and segment sales strategies within the area, aligned with global divisional objectives.
• Lead, oversee and built on all aspects of the company`s operations withing the Area and its regions /countries, including optimisation of OPPD Processes, Systems & Group functions (CRM, IT, Segments, HR, Finance and controlling, Treasury, Tax, Legal ) Sales & Marketing, Supply-Chain Management, Sustainability as well as fostering team and talent management creating a positive, accouraging and winning high-performing team culture.
• Steer Sales performance and optimize overall organisational performance culture.
• Perform regular review meetings with Principals and Sales Teams actively driving strategic development pipelines.
• Fostering a culture of “TOP” of the mind service towards our Customers and Principals creating events, in house- seminars whilst cross-fertilise knowledge withing global OPP organisation.
• Fostering relationships with Key customers and Principals at all levels.
• Plan, Steer and achieve the company’s financial and operating objectives, as set the overall corporate business plan.

Key Accountabilities Strategy Development and Implementation

• Based on global strategy, establish & implement the necessary policies & procedures to develop the business plan, 5-year budget, and 12-month rolling forecast.
• Support and build 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 business processes related to operations, foster continuous improvement programs and ensure reliable and sustainable business unit successes.
• Steer, support & expand the division’s distribution business in all related administrative tasks.
• Develop and optimize organizations within the region as per divisional and segment budgets and long-term plans.
• Assess potential M&A Targets, short and long lists.

Operational Management

• Set & monitor the performance of the regional and country businesses against budgets, foster sales & administration efficiency, cost control, legal compliance, supply chain and proactively manage talents and human resources.
• Support local teams in overseeing the business activities to ensure profitable growth, best in class customer service & satisfaction, and cost-effective management of all resources.
• Identify quality & performance gaps in operations, sales & customer services, define actions, and monitor implementation plans.
• Assess and review feasibility of new businesses and investments, acting responsible for the P/L of operations realized.
• Ensure products comply with safety and all relevant regulations.
• Drive change in safety culture and behavior.
• Manage SEQ compliance, as well as compliance with local regulations related 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 communication lead OPPD.
• Support creating PR and Image campaigns in close cooperation with OPPD global communication specialist / Group Communications.
• Organize and lead daily, weekly, and monthly meetings that includes all employees fostering an open, trusted, and pro-active communication.

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.
• Engage teams in trainings and seminars & promote high potential talent within OPPD globally.

Qualification

• University Degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science / Engineering or Business Administration.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in Polymer Distribution in Asia Pacific.
• Understanding of distribution market, strategies and principles.
• Experience and knowledge within Key stakeholders in the Polymer Distribution business, its peers, customers, segments, Principals.
• Polymer-Chemistry and processing background, good product knowledge of Key Industries and competitive landscape and distribution grid in Asia (Partnerships)
• Demonstrated experience of strong initiative, servant leadership culture and project management skills.
• Previous successful experience in matrix organization, Team Player
• Entrepreneurial spirit, with excellent interpersonal, negotiation, excellent communication- and leadership skills.
• Excellent command of both oral and written local language and English is required.
• Good command of both oral and written additional language is beneficial.

Reporting Line CEO - Omya Performance Polymer Distribution