Non Ferrous Commercial Operations Manager in Boston, MA

The NF Manager oversees all aspects relative to purchasing and inventory management of nonferrous (NF) metals in support of a specific MRB Region or a designated geographical area. Incumbent works in concert with Commercial Manager, the Regional Director, Plant General Managers and the Buyers that constitute the Buying Group. NF Manager ensures all efforts of the Buying Group coincide and support regional monthly forecasts or Buy Plan set forth by the Regional Director and the Director of Commercial Operations. The NFM works closely with Buyers, Plant Managers, Commercial Operations Manager, Regional Director of Commercial Operations and the National Centralized NF Sales Team on pricing strategies, inventory turns, NF position report, quality, packaging, shipping and processing techniques, ensuring the region is 1) competitive, 2) achieves the desired inventory turns, 3) achieves the desired level of upgrades and conversion costs making it a leader in the NF and Alloys market place. The incumbent is committed to growing the business by concentrating on new sources of material and by stimulating current supplier base. Incumbent seeks advice and counsel from the Facility GM in matters relating to day-to-day needs and capacity requirements. The NFM directly manages the NF and Alloy business and all the aspects associated with running a successful product line within a SCHN MRB region or geographic area. This includes the buying of NF and alloys as required to meet the regional monthly Buy Plan. Essential Functions: 1) NF Manager works with Commercial Director and Regional Director to establish the volumes for the purchasing forecast or Buy Plan for the region or geographic area. The Buy Plan includes the expected metal margin. After the forecast is approved, it is the NF Managers goal to meet the forecast and report variances up to the Regional Management and Centralized NF Sales Team.2) Must diligently and consistently communicate and coordinate with the NF Sales team, working as the person on the ground between national centralized sales operations and local efforts. Daily liaison with the Commercial Operations Manager and Director, Commercial Operations and national centralized sales force regarding current commodity pricing structure and for obtaining information relative to market conditions that may affect the buy program and or the processing facility. Such information will be expeditiously communicated to key facility management personnel and the Buyers, in a consistent manner. 3) On a daily basis, the NFM provides buying prices and market updates to all the MRB NF facilities in their respective region. This will include daily conference calls with NF yards to provide pricing guidance. The incumbent is committed to weekly (regular) NF yard visits to monitor purchases, processing and shipments and identify ways to upgrade, improve quality and grading techniques.4) The incumbent must be proficient in identification and buying of a wide variety of NF and Alloys and assists in buying for the region as necessary to facilitate growth and to contribute to the monthly forecast; must be proficient in ways to upgrade material. NF Manager has the on the ground experience with processing NF scrap, having sorted and graded metals. 5) The NFM is Responsible for managing the Order Position for the region through the scale systems and spreadsheets and must successfully chronicle open sales in order of contracts while notifying sales force of pertinent, time sensitive information. Critical leadership required for yard sales processing; capable of prioritizing deals as necessary, always escalating information to National Centralized Sales Operations team; makes certain material is not only sold but moved and packaged as specified; requires involvement in ensuring material is shipped within credit rules and regulations. 6) The NFM reviews all accounts and supplier purchased material for profitability and positions SCHN to maximize metal margin without sacrificing inbound material. 7) As requested the NFM ensures all buying and plant inspection personnel understand and adhere to Schnitzer's published specifications for received material. 8) The NFM ensures all assigned Buyers gain full understanding of local and regional competition, their pricing structure and if possible, determine competition's supplier base. This information should be continually validated and analyzed by the Buyers and discussed with the Commercial Manager as to how it impacts the execution of the monthly Buy Plan.9) The NFM interacts with the GM and Operational personnel when inbound material may affect typical plant operations. 10) Incumbent reviews NF position report, daily production transfers, inventory position and maximizes spot purchases necessary to fulfill orders and or to maximize NF sales. 11) Perform special projects as assigned by the Regional Director or Commercial Operations.12) Assist the National Centralized Sales Team in special projects including; buying guidelines cataloging and time and weight analysis and such other projects as assigned. Regional Responsibilities:1) Within this section and upon the hire or placement of an individual, the Direct Manager will include, if applicable, any additional Essential Functions specific to the region. If necessary, the writer can exclude a specific Essential Function that would not be expected to be performed. Internal Control Responsibilities:Support the Company's Internal Control process which includes understanding, communicating and complying with defined internal controls as well as suggesting and making modifications to the policies, procedures and controls to better relate to the business. Communicate upward problems in operations, noncompliance with the code of conduct, or other policy violations or illegal actions. Please see the SSI Intranet for specific control responsibilities by position.Supervisory Responsibility: This position has no direct supervisory capacity but reports directly to the Regional Director for the designated region with dotted line reporting to National Centralized NF Sales Team while supporting the Buying Group.Interpersonal Contacts: Internal contacts include all purchasing personnel for advising, asking questions, coordinating customer and sales activity, pricing, and assisting to maintain company goals; office staff for exchanging information on paperwork and computer entry; yard personnel for the exchange of information regarding truck movement and incoming material. External contacts include actual and potential customers to provide information regarding pricing, acceptable materials and the coordination of pick ups; and trade organizations.Job Conditions:Average office environment; occasional exposure to dirt and dust related to scrap yard environment. Work pressure can be substantial during peak times, requiring considerable adaptability; disturbances of work flow, and/or irregularities in work schedule are expected and occur on an intermittent basis. Some offsite work involves meeting in person with current or potential customers, and visiting other Schnitzer locations.Physical Activities Required to Perform Essential Functions:Ability to: sit, stand or walk for extended periods of time, up to 6-8 hours per day; bend at waist; operate a vehicle; use hands to write or keyboard; assemble papers, staple, photo copy, use ten-key; be mobile within an average office environment; communicate by phone and in person in a professional manner. Visual acuity to read detailed documents, inspect scrap material, and use a computer.Qualifications:Seven to 10 years of scrap metal recycling industry experience required. Incumbent must have experience at the yard level with the ability to properly identify and grade all grades of NF metals, ideally as a metals recycling buyer. In addition, all candidates must possess, or qualify for, a valid driver's license for the state in which employment will be given. Local candidates with knowledge of regional market preferred. Ability to speak Spanish a plus. Candidate must have excellent supervisory and superior customer service skills; ability to use Microsoft Office Suite; tact and ability to communicate with people at all levels, both orally and in writing, in a professional manner; excellent mathematical and problem solving skills; strong negotiation skills; attention to detail and accuracy; basic typing and 10-key skills. Must have common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form; deal with problems involving several specific variables in or from standard situations. Heavy to moderate regional and domestic travel required. Required Skills: Operations Manager,Spanish,Microsoft Office To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here