Job ID: 524855
Exempt
Oldcastle, a CRH company, is reinventing what's possible in building solutions. We are the leading provider of innovative outdoor living products and utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We're a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, retailers, and homeowners alike as the manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, and plastic infrastructure products. Our portfolio of brands includes Oldcastle APG, Oldcastle Infrastructure, Belgard® hardscape, Echelon® Masonry, RDI® railing, Catalyst™ Fence Solutions, Sakrete® packaged concrete, Amerimix® mortar, Pebble Technology International® pool finishes, and Techniseal® sands and sealant technologies.
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The primary role of the Commercial Operations Manager is to oversee the order process from PO to delivery. The Commercial Operations Manager will be responsible to manage the Customer Service and Project Management team to process orders, communicate with customers, and work with internal stakeholders efficiently and effectively. They will work closely with the sales, engineering, production, and transportation team to resolve any customer service, schedule, or contract issues. The Commercial Operations Manager will also work with regional finance and the credit and collections team to resolve any payment disputes or past due customers.
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Job Responsibilities
Build & lead distinct team of customer service representatives and project leads personnel to effectively process orders, service customers, manage risk, and improve internal processes
Maintain a long-term schedule across all product lines
Develops, implements, and streamlines processes to manage sales orders
Effectively forecast shipments on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
Review customer purchase orders to ensure compliance with approved price levels, terms and cycle commitments to coordinate hand-off to Project Execution teams
Collaborates with other Oldcastle business units to drive process improvements; specifically act as a liaison between sales & manufacturing to predict demand and drive asset utilization and proactively manage COGs
Works closely with other departments to drive schedule attainment and resolve customer service issues
Proactively minimize, respond to, and negotiate customer back charges
Manages the change order process to minimize scope creep
Assumes overall responsibility to deliver orders on-time and on budget
Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements
BS degree or equivalent industry experience required; MBA preferred
5 + years sales and/or operations management experience in industrial or construction environment preferred
Demonstrated ability to read and understand blueprints and contracts
Strong business and financial acumen that translates to sound, profitable sales, and business decisions
Excellent communication skills and ability to relate across multiple levels with contractors, engineers, subs and government officials
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook) and CRM software
Process improvement or lean manufacturing certification
What CRH Offers You
About CRH
CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.
If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!
Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
EOE/Vet/Disability
CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
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CRH (NYSE: CRH) is the leading global provider of building materials. Employing 80,000 people at over 4,000 operating locations in 28 countries, CRH has market leadership positions in North America, Europe and Australia. As the essential partner for transportation and critical infrastructure projects, complex non-residential construction and outdoor living solutions, CRH’s unique offering of materials, products and value-added services helps to deliver a more resilient built environment. A Fortune Global 500 company, CRH’s shares are listed on the NYSE and LSE.
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