Manager of Operational Analysis and Strategy

Alter Trading - Saint Louis, MO

Full-time - Mid Level

Saint Louis, MO

1,001-5,000 employees

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The Manager of Operational Analysis and Strategy at Alter Trading Corporation supports the SVP Operations by assessing operational and financial data across the organization. This role involves gathering, evaluating, and standardizing measurement systems and reporting for production operations, as well as performing various financial analyses and data-driven strategies. The position offers high-profile exposure to the executive team and long-term growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Identify growth opportunities internally and externally by analyzing and monitoring competitive solutions and positioning the business to increase market share.
• Work to impact revenue growth, operating margin, asset efficiency and improve management effectiveness and execution capabilities by driving operational budgets and business plans.
• Build knowledge of Operations management by identifying and sharing operational trends and analysis to improve their understanding of key drivers impacting the business.
• Assess ongoing progress of the organization as a whole and drive broad changes and specific improvement initiatives necessary to achieve targeted business outcomes.
• Drive the direction and implementation of a variety of operational initiatives as defined by SVP of Operations.
• Responsible for specific cross-functional initiatives that span both operations and shared services.
• Drive business development by supporting due diligence and integration of acquisitions.
• Connect disparate quantitative and qualitative data points into coherent, evidence-based arguments that support strategy and lead to change.
• Develop reporting for operations management to measure key operational metrics (output, efficiencies, costs, downtime, etc.).
• Facilitate target setting and identify projects to achieve those targets using standardized tools to verify attainment of goals established.
• Leverage successes across multiple regions and facilities.
• Provide strategic direction for the evolution of Operational Strategy & Analysis.
• Perform a variety of other responsibilities as assigned or required.

Requirements

• MBA and 2 - 3 years experience in scrap industry or manufacturing strongly preferred.
• A self-starter with a desire to be hands-on and detailed with little direction.
• Must have advanced skills using the latest Microsoft Office Products.
• Must have leadership and influencing skills with a wide range of individuals.
• Familiarity with operations improvement tools and methodologies desirable.
• Solid skills in finance, statistics, problem solving, and analysis required to solve complex business problems.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be comfortable working with various levels within the organization.
• Intellectual curiosity regarding the scrap metal industry required.
• Must maintain the highest levels of confidentiality at all times due to the sensitive nature of the role and its responsibilities.
• Must have the ability to function well in both a team setting and on a self-directed basis.
• Must be able to travel up to 20% annually if required.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with operations improvement tools and methodologies desirable.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Supplemental life insurance
• Generous Paid-Time Off Policy
• Company paid Short and Long Term Disability
• Generous 401(k) match