Logistics Performance Systems Manager - Various Locations in the US

Job ID:  499396

CRH's Americas Materials, a division of CRH, is the leading vertically integrated supplier of aggregates, asphalt, ready mixed concrete and paving and construction services in North America.  Our operations span North America with over 28,000 employees at close to 1,600 locations in 43 US States and 2 Canadian provinces.

Position Overview

Reporting to the VP, Logistics Performance, the Logistics Performance Systems Manager will provide overall product management for enterprise-wide Logistics systems.  Working with minimal supervision, this position will lead and manage the initial implementation and related support of logistics tools and technologies.  This role requires a high degree of initiative, coordination, and excellent communication skills to work with stakeholders and cross functional partners throughout the entire organization. After system implementation, this position will be responsible for the ongoing product management and relationship ownership of these systems. Additionally, the candidate will be involved in supporting various performance initiatives, data analytics, related training, and documentation development.

To be successful, the preferred candidate should be able to effectively work in a fast-paced, dynamic corporate environment. Proven project, change, and process management experience will be critical for success. Travel will be required, expect periods of up to 75% travel during system implementation.

Key Responsibilities ( Essential Duties and Functions)

This is a key position that will have the opportunity to work in a highly visible role to guide the development and implementation of AMAT’s Logistics tools and technologies.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Collaborate with various business leaders to roadmap and manage the implementation of enterprise logistics performance solutions across AMAT companies, ensuring successful adoption.

• Develop, implement, and coordinate change management plans

• Develop and/or support the creation and delivery of governance training content and the related reference documentation

• Coordinate and own the system maintenance planning and implementation process

• Facilitate product enhancements and the development of automation to support user adoption, engagement, integrations, and system optimization

• Keep up to date with the latest standard methodologies and integrations

• Manages multiple vendor relationships across the performance systems in the areas of technology, support, implementation, and business use

• Streamline and reduce category vendors to achieve best in class systems, support, and utilization

• Advise and manage stakeholders by reporting on special projects, business challenges and opportunities.

• Manage the delivery of research, workshops, and other activities to support project deliverables

• Identify trends and best practices across the company based on data and insights. Provide recommendations to evolve and advance business performance through system optimization.

• Help maintain a database of logistics systems across the federation of operating companies

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (or comparable work experience)

• Experience as a Program Manager with strong change management skills

• Technologically savvy, with a full understanding and fluency in relevant computer applications

• Minimum of 5 years work experience in Construction Management, Supply Chain, Systems Implementation, Product Management, Project Management, or related field

Additional Requirements

• Travel 30 to 75%

• Ability to work on various manufacturing plant environments and construction sites.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Ability to build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives

• Able to rapport and influence in a positive way, all levels of the organization

• Ability to build relationships and deliver internal and external customer-centric solutions

• Excellent communications skills (interpersonal, presentation and written) with an ability to interface with a variety of stakeholders with tact, patience, flexibility, and courtesy

• Results-oriented - able to multi-task and delivers results against multiple priorities - with outstanding attention to detail

• Must be able to convincingly promote ideas with confidence and enthusiasm

• Demonstrated sense of urgency and maintain on-time project coordination and planning

• Ability to maintain effectiveness when experiencing major changes within work structure, processes, job requirements or cultures

• Ability to anticipate and respond to customer requirements, expectations and needs

• Must be able to allocate / delegate decision making responsibility appropriately while conveying clear expectations

Competencies

Performance Managers should be highly skilled in a broad range of Competencies that will ensure their ability to lead and facilitate actions to identify opportunity, engage teams in designing and implementing solutions, and influencing critical stakeholders.  These competencies include:

• Collaborate

• Communicate Effectively

• Manage Complexity

• Drive Results

• Persuades

• Influence

• Directs Work

• Resourcefulness

• Ensures accountability

• Change Management

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Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Able to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to manipulate objects or controls, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and hear

• May require standing for extended periods of time

• Vision abilities (with correction) include close, distance, peripheral, depth, and the ability to adjust focus

• Must be able to hold weights of 5-10lbs in a stretched arm position for extended periods of time

• Able to climb ladders or stairs and to work at heights

• Able to stand on hard surfaces for extended periods of time

Work Environment

• Normal office working conditions in addition to industrial plant sites and quarries, requiring the usage of personal protective equipment, e.g., hard hat, steel-toed boots, and safety glasses.

• Able to work in all weather conditions.

• Ability to drive up to 8 hours for onsite services and meetings.

• The position may require work outside of normal business hours in response to critical incidents or business-impacting project deliverables.

• The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions; and risk of electrical shock or burn.

• While performing the duties of the job, the employee may be occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.

• The noise level in some areas of the work environment may be loud but is typically moderate.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive.  They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.  Other duties may be assigned as required.  Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

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!

CRH Americas Materials Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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