General Manager

Brenntag • Pittsburgh, PA

5d

About The Position

Our team currently has an opening for a General Manager. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Possess the business acumen to position Brenntag's Last Mile Operations as a strategic advantage for our customers and suppliers. Clearly lead the business drivers of our last mile operations, including safety, operations, sales deployment, and customer service toward the execution of Brenntag Essentials go to market strategy. Execute our desire for continued improvement in top line gross profit growth, while improving conversion ratios and working capital metrics of inventory, and account receivables. Develop a comprehensive strategy to address capacity planning requirements including plant & equipment and personnel to meet current and anticipated growth goals. Understand and use financial Key Performance Indicators (KPl's) and P&L metrics to measure and improve upon business performance including volume, gross profit, personnel expenses, and operating expenses. Increase gross margin and gross margin conversion by working with key Strategic Suppliers and the Product Management / Material Management teams through volume, price and inventory management. Provide leadership and set clear expectations and metrics for all branch(s) personnel. : Recruit & hire, reward & recognize, train & develop, coach & counsel, and take corrective action as needed. • Maintain documented procedures for work processes by working closely with branch personnel as well as Sub-Region, Regional and BES Divisional resources. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE BS in Business Administration, Industrial Distribution, Industrial Management, Marketing, Operations Management, Sales, Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Finance Minimum of 10 years distribution /manufacturing experience Minimum of 5 years demonstrated people leadership/management skills P&L experience Self-motivated, possessing a high energy level and desire to win Superior teamwork, time management and influencing skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong commercial background Exceptional interpersonal and collaboration skills Strong analytical and creative skills OUR OFFER We aim to create an environment where the best people want to work, where they can turn their passion into their job and realize their full potential Individual development, on-the-job training, and development programs designed to help our employees grow in their careers Paid parental leave, educational assistance, paid-time-off, among other benefits Various healthcare plan options as well as 401(k) ABOUT BRENNTAG Brenntag is the global market leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution. The company holds a central role in connecting customers and suppliers of the chemical industry. Headquartered in Essen, Germany, Brenntag has more than 17,000 employees worldwide and operates a network of about Brenntag TA Team Brenntag is the leading global distributor of chemicals and ingredients, committed to connecting customers and suppliers within networks. We add value for our customers and partners every step of the way: through our product knowledge, innovation, and sustainable solutions, combined with our passion for service excellence and commitment to safety. Headquartered in Essen, Germany, and with more than 17,500 experts at about 600 locations in 72 countries, our two global divisions, Brenntag Essentials and Brenntag Specialties, offer a full range of industrial and specialty chemicals and ingredients. Therefore, our clients and partners can count on us for global reach combined with local agility and execution. As an employer, we embrace diversity and foster a sense of community and collaboration in an environment where employees are encouraged to share ideas and work together. We engage our employees in the company’s mission for collective success, by building long-term stability and safety through trust and clarity across the organization. We believe in empowering our employees to reach their full potential and shape the future. For more information, please visit www.brenntag.com

Requirements

• BS in Business Administration, Industrial Distribution, Industrial Management, Marketing, Operations Management, Sales, Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Finance
• Minimum of 10 years distribution /manufacturing experience
• Minimum of 5 years demonstrated people leadership/management skills
• P&L experience
• Self-motivated, possessing a high energy level and desire to win
• Superior teamwork, time management and influencing skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong commercial background
• Exceptional interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Strong analytical and creative skills

Responsibilities

• Possess the business acumen to position Brenntag's Last Mile Operations as a strategic advantage for our customers and suppliers.
• Clearly lead the business drivers of our last mile operations, including safety, operations, sales deployment, and customer service toward the execution of Brenntag Essentials go to market strategy.
• Execute our desire for continued improvement in top line gross profit growth, while improving conversion ratios and working capital metrics of inventory, and account receivables.
• Develop a comprehensive strategy to address capacity planning requirements including plant & equipment and personnel to meet current and anticipated growth goals.
• Understand and use financial Key Performance Indicators (KPl's) and P&L metrics to measure and improve upon business performance including volume, gross profit, personnel expenses, and operating expenses.
• Increase gross margin and gross margin conversion by working with key Strategic Suppliers and the Product Management / Material Management teams through volume, price and inventory management.
• Provide leadership and set clear expectations and metrics for all branch(s) personnel.
• Recruit & hire, reward & recognize, train & develop, coach & counsel, and take corrective action as needed.
• Maintain documented procedures for work processes by working closely with branch personnel as well as Sub-Region, Regional and BES Divisional resources.

Benefits

• Individual development, on-the-job training, and development programs designed to help our employees grow in their careers
• Paid parental leave, educational assistance, paid-time-off, among other benefits
• Various healthcare plan options as well as 401(k)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager