Business Director LATAM

LATAM Talent Acquisition | Recruiter | Psychologist | HR Specialist | HRBP | R&S | HR Generalist A Place Where People Matter. Job Description: Start your career journey with Univar Solutions Here you can make an impact on the world around you and accelerate your career in areas that energize and excite you. Responsibilities Lead the development and implementation of the annual strategic planning by defining focus markets, supporting Univar's long-term vision. Define the structure and investments necessary for the execution of the plan. Lead the development and implementation of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP). Ensure the formation and development of high-performance teams aligned with business needs, developing talented leaders for cultural and digital transformation in the new organization. Lead the execution of action plans with strategic suppliers, Mutual Action Plans (MAP) in alignment with global supplier leadership. Responsible for leading M&A processes in the region, including assessing strategic fit, developing acquisition business plans, and leading integration processes. Work alongside the commercial operations team to drive commercial excellence, pipeline, margin management, churn mitigation, and effective activity management. Responsible for the P&L of their line of business. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related fields. Experience in end-to-end business unit management, business development, commercial management, finance, and distribution. Experience in distributing chemical raw materials for the food, cosmetics, or personal and household care industries is a plus. Fluent English. Advanced Portuguese and Spanish. Availability to travel in Latin America (4 times a year) and intercontinental (2 times a year). About Univar Solutions Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our daily lives from life-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more. Our global team of more than 9,500 employees supports our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet We offer a Total Rewards package that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to support our employees’ physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing . Univar Solutions supports sustainable solutions for the world around us so that we can do our part to help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion. Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges the unique experiences, perspectives and expertise of individuals and provides the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry. Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification. Univar Solutions does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. Recruiting Firms must enter into a Master Services Agreement (MSA) with Univar Solutions prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. All searches must be initiated by Univar Solutions' Talent Acquisition team and candidates must be submitted via Applicant Tracking System (ATS) by approved vendors who have been expressly requested to make a submission for a specific job opening. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless the aforementioned conditions have been met. Contacting our hiring managers directly is prohibited. #J-18808-Ljbffr