Operations Manager - Building Materials

Job description / Role

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Primary responsibility is to manage the day to day operations of the complete building and construction materials division in a manner that maximizes financial performance, creates a positive working environment, and spurs employee development and accountability.
• Planning, implementing, managing and controlling all aspects of the Trading and Distribution business and also expertise in selling to manufacturers, developers and construction projects.
• Manage the complete building and construction materials business of the company with agreed sales volume and margins with direct responsibility of the Profit and Loss.
• Manage the strategic aspects of new projects and expansions and ensure risk mitigation for them. Also, ascertain the feasibility of the new projects in terms of their timing and fitment in the current businesses
• Developing market strategy for the products.
• Oversee and monitor quality certifications and process to ensure adherence to standards.
• Control inventories to ensure least wastage and lowest dead stock.
• Ensure clear communication and cooperation across all heads and managing the relationships to ensure smooth operations.
• Maintain excellent relationship with principals, government departments, Port & Customs, Bankers and key customers.
• Ensuring smooth operations of Warehouse staff, Materials handling and ERP systems functioning
• Regular visits to Major Accounts, reaffirming business relationships to promote business, brand image and boost sales.
• Identifying business opportunities and Implementing aggressive sales and marketing activities.
• Provide quality service to clients and increase market penetration.
• Preparing yearly sales and marketing strategies.
• Preparing around the year import orders for different suppliers.
• Managing the sales team. - Key accounts management.
• Undertaking product wise sales and meeting specified targets.
• Establishing new markets with competitive strategies.
• Undertaking market study.
• Liaising with various domestic as well as foreign organizations.
• Building rapport with customers and suppliers.
• Defining strategies for future growth.
• Coordination with various departments within the group like IT, Audit, Finance, Logistics, Legal, and HR to ensure smooth operation with maximum profitability.
• Ensure that all works and activities comply with the company policy, regulatory and legal framework

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
University Degree in Engineering. At least 20 years of experience in building materials

A refined professional in the field of building materials who has worked with kinds of Ceramic, Porcelain, Terrazzo tiles, Marbles and Granites, Gypsum board, Cement boards, Wood, Plywood, MDF , Chip boards, steel , cables, Sanitary wares, mixers, Ceiling, solid surface, engineered stone, external and internal Paint, E- foam , Flexel sheets, wooden panels and flooring, wooden and Laminated flooring, Modular kitchen, Branded kitchen, Marbles, Granite, Faucets, bathroom accessories, Jacuzi, shower enclosures, water heaters, and false ceilings, plaster profiles and expansion joints, steel, Copper, Cement, drainage and MEP products, copper pipes, cast and ductile iron manhole covers, water proofing membrane and geo textile, electrical and other building products.

PREFERRED SKILLS
• Perfect English is a must, Arabic is preferable
• UAE Driving License
• In depth knowledge of local Trade Laws
• QMS (Quality of Management System) include QHSE
• Lean or Six Sigma Qualification / preferably Green or Black Belt attained

About the Company

Incepted in the late 70's, Ghobash Group has become one of the resilient business conglomerates in UAE. The privately-owned group has expanded to geographies across the Middle East, Asia, Africa and Europe through its diversified business arms.

Focused on growth through value-creation, Ghobash Group has advanced with successful milestones over the years in its business industries: Technology, Chemicals, Engineering, Oil & Gas, Water, Energy, Pharmaceutical, Retail, Trading and Real Estate.

CNS, GCG Office Imaging, Tawazon Chemical, E&I Emirates, GCG Engineering Services, Arabian Ethicals, Ataya Fashion, Prime Hospitality, and Makeen Properties. The Group has also formed Joint Ventures over the years such as Sahara Center sustaining its momentum of successful milestones throughout the years.

Sustainability, innovation, diversification, and ownership are amongst the key values the Group has been practicing for decades. Working with partners, who share the same values, the Group has added value throughout the years through profitable investment opportunities in both the private and public sectors.

In depth experience, combined with a granular knowledge of the regional economy, enables Ghobash Group to identify, and provide access to the best business opportunities across the region.

Committed to diversified growth, Ghobash Group is headquartered in the United Arab Emirates and services through its offices and factories in Saudi Arabia, Oman, India, Iraq, and Africa.

The Group values its people as family and its customers as long term partners. Embracing excellence yet keeping it personal is a key strength of the Group which is a characteristic that has not faded since its inception.

Driving success through its people and partners, with its diverse business arm, Ghobash group aims to continue to grow adding value with every opportunity, every transaction, every employee life, every partner business, every community across varied geographies.

Together we make a difference.