Managing Director (all genders welcome)

Operating on a global scale through an international sales and distribution network, thyssenkrupp Materials Trading is your partner for long-term success. Our core capabilities embrace complex logistic services for raw and finished steel materials along with supply chain dependability and consultancy for the downstream manufacturing and metalworking industries. As an international and dynamic trading company, we serve more than 1,500 customers worldwide in the steel and raw materials sector. With an annual turnover of more than 2 billion USD, our portfolio comprises over 350 products and is managed from 14 locations around the globe. thyssenkrupp Materials Trading Asia, located in Singapore, is one of the main business hubs within the thyssenkrupp Materials Trading organization.

Your responsibilities

• As Managing Director of thyssenkrupp Materials Trading Asia Pte. Ltd. in Singapore you are responsible for the overall business success of the company with a current turnover of around 400 Mio. USD and 30 employees
• You are responsible for the commodity and steel trading business in the Asian market (Southeast Asia, Korea, Japan, parts of China), regional offices reporting to the company in Singapore and drive successful cross-regional collaboration with customers, suppliers and our group companies globally
• In strong cooperation with the local CFO, you identify growth opportunities, ensure the efficiency and profitability of business activities, and implement successful risk management.
• You lead a high-performing team, create a respectful corporate culture, a motivating work environment, and promote employee development
• Your leadership skills are defined by transparent communication of company goals and strategies, as well as the establishment of clear performance standards and expectations
• You ensure compliance with country-specific and company internal regulations, as well as legal requirements at all times
• You report to the global Chief Executive Officer of thyssenkrupp’s international trading business headquartered in Germany

Your profile

• You have several years of experience in commodity trading (raw materials and finished products) or trading of financial products in a leadership role, such as Vice President, Sales Director, Sales Manager, or in risk management
• You have in-depth knowledge of risk hedging and stay up to date with current market developments, and country-specific market regulations
• You enjoy operational trading activities in an international environment with a hands on mentality and proven success in developing companies
• Your leadership qualities are characterized by cooperation, motivation, and assertiveness, always acting with respect and as a role model
• You remain calm and composed even in challenging situations, demonstrate strong negotiation skills and are confident in communicating with internal and external stakeholders at various levels
• In addition to a high level of self-motivation, you exhibit strong performance orientation combined with reliability
• You are willing to relocate to Singapore, open for international business trips,and fluent in written and spoken English

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Your benefits

We at thyssenkrupp Materials Trading are a highly global, diverse and dynamic team working in a challenging but exciting industry. You will get the possibility to shape the future and success of thyssenkrupp Materials Trading Asia Pte. Ltd. in Singapore, together with a motivated and high performing team. We offer you the following benefits:

• A competitive salary package and additional benefits, such as a long-term incentive bonus, company car, insurances, housing allowance, leave entitlement
• A modern and flexible work environment with home-office possibilities
• Development opportunities within the management team of thyssenkrupp Materials Trading and the thyssenkrupp group

Contact

Janina Riahi
Head of Sourcing & Recruiting

+49 172 1006916

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