Dynamic Events Welcomes New Director of People Operations

29 Feb, 2024
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By Christine Kennedy 12 Feb, 2024
 Business Manager About Us For over 55 years Shelter Products has supplied lumber, plywood, and related building materials to large, wood framed construction projects. Our sales are supported by staff headquartered in key metropolitan areas throughout the U.S. We specialize in mill direct shipments at prices we guarantee for the duration of projects. Direct shipment enables us to supply the highest quality of materials at the most competitive prices. Understandably, mills offer their lowest prices when they can ship a single product on a rail car or truck. It takes more time to figure out how to load multiple products on a truck, and time is money. What that means for SPI is that we can only save our customers money if their projects are large enough that we can ship 60-70% of the order on straight trucks. Which is why the vast majority of our jobs are multi-family housing, assisted care living, military housing, hospitality, and campus housing. Our business is built on relationships - understanding our customers’ needs and helping them earn contract awards profitably. Over 90% of our orders are repeat business. With sales exceeding a half billion dollars annually, it’s fair to say we’ve earned our customers’ loyalty by outstanding service, quality, and competitive pricing. SPI is a privately held C-Corp with shares held by a clear majority of our employees, including the Board of Directors. Our share ownership creates a culture where all our shareholder/employees embrace the philosophy that our customers’ success is our business model. Position Summary The Business Manager will be the division president’s partner. They will analyze financial statements, review operational reports, and devise tools to refine measurements of success and enhance profitability. Division presidents will focus their efforts on securing business, managing backlogs, and covering open positions. The Business Manager will be responsible for all other aspects of the business. Put simply, Division presidents will be on offense, and Business Managers will keep score and be on defense. This will require Business Managers to lead teams with diverse skill sets to ensure we service our customers’ needs. The Business Manager will be a member of the senior leadership team and will assist in developing and executing long and short-term plans aligned with corporate business goals for profitability and growth. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Partner with the Division President to execute the strategic plan in conformity with the company’s vision. Support the sales process through thoughtful review of contracts and financial analysis of trading results. Conduct financial reviews including working capital usage, prepare management reports, and evaluate financial and operational results. Prepare short- and long-range budgetary forecasts. Manage risk by thoroughly reviewing and revising contracts and monitoring unbought positions. Evaluate sales and purchasing performance. Monitor inventory management, warehousing, and purchasing. Administer and review inventory processes, programs, and controls to identify problems and suggest resolutions. Develop and monitor proactive reporting and metrics to identify, manage, and mitigate potential risks. Lead and manage the operations teams (trader assistants, project managers, traffic/logistics, etc.). Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in Business, Finance or Accounting. Advanced degree is a plus. 10 years of related experience in Finance or Accounting. CPA not required, but is a plus. Related industry experience in wholesale, distribution, building materials, or construction a plus. Demonstrated leadership in managing staff and major projects or initiatives. Budget development, forecasting, and oversight experience. High energy with a strong work ethic. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills Effective communication skills, verbal and written. Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style. Ability to create and customize complex analytical documents utilizing Microsoft Office products. Ability to make decisions that significantly impact the company’s credibility, operations, and services. Ability to define issues, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to organize and prioritize workload. Able to travel to customer and company locations. 180one is a retained search firm engaged by Shelter Products to conduct this search. If interested in learning more about the opportunity, please contact Matt Oltmann at matt.oltmann@180one.com / 971.235.6236
05 Feb, 2024
1 80one recently partnered with Seaboard International and is proud to announce the executive placement of a new Controller, Andrew Waples. Forest City Trading Group (FCTG), as an employee-owned organization, is among the largest lumber wholesale distributors in the US with roots going back to the 1960’s. At $7 billion in revenue and growing, we facilitate distribution of products across 6 continents through our network of 13 operating companies and close to 700 employees. Seaboard International is an Operating Company within FCTG that has roots that go back 40 years. They are well established in Nashua, NH as an industry leader in the import and distribution of forest products serving a variety of markets including industrial, construction, and building materials. Congratulations to Seaboard and FCTG and Andrew Waples for a successful hire!
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