Director of Strategy and Development - Overland Park - Americas Cement Corporate

Description

At Americas Cement Corporate, we stand together to reinvent the way our world is built. Our company provides Portland and masonry cements to help build the foundation and infrastructure for the world around us. We ship millions of tons of cement from our plants and network of terminals located across North America.

Americas Cement Corporate: A Company that Prioritizes People

We put people first at Americas Cement Corporate. This means offering a complete benefits package and opportunities for your continued growth and development.

About this Role:

The Director of Strategy and Development focused on Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) plays a critical role in identifying, evaluating, and executing strategic opportunities to enhance our market position, expand our footprint, and drive value through acquisitions and partnerships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Strategic Planning and Analysis: Develop and refine our overall M&A strategy in alignment with our growth objectives and market dynamics. This involves conducting thorough market analysis, identifying potential targets, and assessing the strategic fit of acquisition opportunities within the cementitious industry.
• Target Identification and Evaluation: Lead the identification and evaluation of potential acquisition targets, both domestically and internationally. This includes analyzing financial performance, market position, growth prospects, and synergies to assess the attractiveness and feasibility of potential transactions.
• Due Diligence Management: Oversee the due diligence process for potential acquisitions, coordinating cross-functional teams to assess legal, financial, operational, and strategic aspects of target companies. This involves identifying risks and opportunities, evaluating synergies, and developing integration plans to maximize value post-acquisition.
• Deal Structuring and Negotiation: Lead negotiations with target companies, stakeholders, and intermediaries to structure and execute M&A transactions. This includes determining valuation, deal terms, and transaction structures that align with our strategic objectives and create value for shareholders.
• Integration Planning and Execution: Develop comprehensive integration plans to ensure smooth post-acquisition integration of acquired businesses into our operations. This involves aligning organizational structures, systems, processes, and cultures to capture synergies and maximize operational efficiencies.
• Portfolio Management and Optimization: Continuously evaluate our portfolio of assets and businesses to identify opportunities for divestitures, spin-offs, or strategic partnerships that enhance shareholder value. This may involve restructuring or realigning the portfolio to focus on core strengths and growth areas within the cementitious industry.
• Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and navigate regulatory approval processes for M&A transactions. Assess and mitigate risks associated with acquisitions, including legal, regulatory, financial, and reputational risks, to protect our interests and ensure successful deal execution.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Communication: Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including senior management, board of directors, shareholders, employees, and external advisors, to gain buy-in and support for M&A initiatives. Communicate the rationale, benefits, and risks of proposed transactions effectively to stakeholders.
• Performance Monitoring and Evaluation: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to track the performance and success of M&A transactions. Monitor post-acquisition integration progress, assess the achievement of strategic objectives, and course-correct as needed to optimize outcomes and create value.
• Industry Analysis and Market Monitoring: Stay abreast of industry trends, competitor activities, and market developments within the cement industry. Continuously assess market dynamics and competitive landscape to identify new opportunities and adjust M&A strategies accordingly.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements:

• Ability to read, write, and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
• Minimum 4 Year - Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.
• Preferred MBA
• Minimum 5 years of experience in business administration, finance, engineering, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and persuasively
• Strategic thinker who can anticipate industry trends and proactively seek growth opportunities
• Results-oriented mindset and the ability to drive change, innovation, and sustainable practices
• Business acumen in manufacturing, distribution and/or construction operations including experiences in sales, marketing, engineering, multi-unit operations, finance, purchasing, information technology, legal and regulatory compliance
• Domestic and International travel up to 50%

Career Advancement Opportunities:

We provide stability and advancement opportunities across North America. Use our tuition reimbursement program to help you meet your career goals.

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 Americas Cement Corporate:

Americas Cement Corporate has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the Americas Cement Corporate family. Americas Cement Corporate operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.