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Business Performance Manager
Construction
Stirling
Permanent ⁄ £35000 - £40000
Updated August 10, 2008
Hanson is one of the largest suppliers of heavy building materials to the construction industry, with their Scottish HQ being based in Stirling. Reporting directly into the Regional Director of Scotland and working closely with the UK Senior Management team, you will be responsible for providing analysis to support business improvement decisions, covering all aspects of business performance including commercial, operational and logistics functions. Your remit will cover:
• To deliver appropriate commercial analysis to support the regional business, including market, product and geographical analysis.
• To provide analytical support to sales strategy, including pricing and value analysis.
• To deliver appropriate operational analysis to support the regional business, including operational excellence initiatives, productivity and plant performance KPI's.
• To deliver appropriate customer service analysis to the regional business, including connecting the operational measurements with customer service objectives.
• To understand and interpret the process flows within the regional business to improve productivity and deliver additional value, including materials flows (sourcing) and customer delivery logistics.
• To support the regional team through interpretation of Performance KPI's, Business metrics and management information.
Who we're looking for
The successful candidate will be qualified [CIMA or equivalent] but we will consider applications from strong part-qualified. First and foremost, you will demonstrate a high degree of commerciality, ideally gained from having operated in a similar role. You will be familiar with working alongside and supporting senior non-finance professionals and be looking for an opportunity that offers progression and longevity.
Substantial analytical and problem solving skills are essential and previous experience of working in an autonomous role that requires initiative is highly advantageous. Relevant experience of working within the construction/B2B industry is an attractive quality, but not essential
About our client
Hanson is one of the largest suppliers of heavy building materials to the construction industry. They produce aggregates (crushed rock, sand and gravel) ready mixed and precast concrete, asphalt and cement-related materials and a range of building products including concrete pipes, concrete pavers, tiles and clay bricks.
They are part of the Heidelberg Cement Group, which employs 70,000 people across five continents. Heidelberg Cement is the global leader in aggregates and has leading position in cement, concrete and heavy building products.
Hanson is a dynamic and growing business who is already an industry leader. Although part of a global group and having the strength of an international organisation, the culture of Hanson allows you to feel part of a local business where you can really make a difference. They believe in its people and are commited to training and development. For more information, please visit: www.hanson.co.uk
What's on offer
Basic salary of £35-£40k [dependant on experience] plus car allowance, private health care, pension and bonus.
Please note that all third-party applications will be fwd onto Anna Gunn at Michael Page.
Michael Page Contact
For further info, apply or phone on 0141 331 7910.
Job Ref: 12967163
Your application will be sent to Anna Gunn.
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