General Manager

Our Incora Story is really taking off – we’d love you to join us for the journey

We are currently seeking an exceptional professional to join us as General Manager Chemicals APAC

The General Manager leads the supply chain, operations and commercial functions as the company continues its evolution as a world-class proactive, innovative, flexible, customer-centric, and efficient organization. The General Manager is a key strategic partner to stakeholders at the highest levels internally and externally.

They will leverage best practices to minimize working capital and cost whilst maximizing business opportunities and growth. This role will be responsible for ensuring the strategy is communicated and delivered throughout the group companies and departments to achieve growth targets with a vision to where the market is headed. Manages and owns financial performance and customer service performance for the APAC Chemicals region.

Responsibilities:

1. Implement and standardize supply chain processes, methodologies and tools across the APAC region for chemicals; drive improvements in operational excellence using Lean Six Sigma and other approaches.
2. Develop a roadmap for and execute the business plan for Chemicals APAC, driving efficiencies and synergies while ensuring customer service, quality and delivery metrics are maintained/improved.
3. Support future M&A, such as operational due diligence and operational integration for acquisition.
4. Drive the implementation of supply chain IT systems; scout for, select and implement new technologies and systems and processes.
5. Continuously build team capabilities through individual and team development programs.
6. Develop and drive the sales activity.
7. Work across all Lines of Businesses and functional areas to identify and jointly implement cost-saving and service-enhancing opportunities and initiatives.
8. Develop and maintain strong positive relationships and communication with key external customers, including the delivery of plans to optimize the value proposition.
9. Represent the Chemicals APAC BU to internal stakeholders, such as the C-Suite and financial sponsors, and external stakeholders, such as customers and suppliers.
10. Build a culture that supports the strategic direction of the organization, fostering an environment that values individual as well as team contributions, encourages innovation, champions change, and values diversity.

Requirements:

1. Experience with a top-performing supply chain or operations organization.
2. Strong commercial orientation and customer-first mentality.
3. Proven sales track record within the chemicals or similar industry serving complex customer groups such as aerospace, electronics and industrial customer base Supply Chain Transformation.
4. Experience standing up or upgrading a function or team in an environment characterized by change and ambiguity, preferably an M&A integration.
5. Experienced in delivering synergies via tools such as LEAN, footprint rationalization, SKU rationalization and inventory management with significant and sustained impact to the P&L and Cash Flow.
6. Ability to develop a robust strategic vision, translate it to an implementation plan and execute flawlessly.
7. Ability to teach and develop new organizational competencies relative to strategy, planning and project management.
8. Experience in a lightly resourced mid-cap company with focus on financial discipline and sense of urgency.
9. Higher education degree (or equivalent).

So, if you feel that the above describes you well, and want to be part of developing the Incora Story, apply now – we can’t wait to hear from you!

About us

Incora is a leading, global provider of innovative supply chain solutions. Our promise to our customers is to reduce complexity and increase reliability so they can deliver mission-critical solutions that improve our world. We exist to enable the mission critical.

With a strong foundation in the aerospace and defence markets, we manage all aspects of supply chain from procurement to warehouse management, from logistics to on-site customer services. We are expanding our team of skilled Engineers to ensure right-first-time every time.

We pride ourselves on offering:

• Industry-leading capabilities
• Innovative solutions
• Greater customer value
• Trusted supplier relationships
• Business growth and operational efficiency

Our people make us unique, and we offer an Outstanding Colleague Experience.

We live by our values: Courage, Collaboration and Commitment and are proud to add real value to our customers’ businesses. Our people-centric philosophy is underpinned with strong engagement, consistent communication, and opportunities for personal development, enabling our colleagues to grow and make a difference in our company.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.