Chief Executive Officer

Role Overview: As the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in the steel trading industry specializing in tubes, pipes, flanges, and fasteners, you will play a crucial role in leading the company's operations, setting strategic direction, and enhancing overall business performance. Your responsibilities will include ensuring strong supplier and customer relationships, optimizing trading operations, and driving growth both domestically and internationally. Key Responsibilities: - Define and implement the company's long-term vision and growth strategy in the steel trading market. - Identify and develop new market opportunities across various sectors such as industrial, infrastructure, EPC, and OEMs. - Drive expansion into new geographic territories and product categories to maximize business reach. - Supervise trading operations, procurement, inventory, logistics, and dispatch functions to ensure smooth operations. - Ensure timely order fulfillment, quality compliance, and high levels of customer satisfaction. - Set pricing strategies aligned with market conditions and cost structures to maintain competitiveness. - Build and nurture strong relationships with manufacturers, mills, stockists, and customers. - Negotiate contracts and rates with vendors and clients to establish long-term partnerships. - Maintain high customer retention through service quality and value-driven solutions. - Manage P&L, cash flow, working capital, and overall financial planning to ensure financial stability. - Monitor key business metrics like gross margins, stock turnover, and credit cycles for informed decision-making. - Coordinate with finance/accounts for timely billing, collections, and audits to maintain financial health. - Lead cross-functional teams including Sales, Procurement, Accounts, and Logistics to drive collaboration. - Set performance KPIs for senior managers and ensure team accountability for achieving business goals. - Foster a high-performance, ethical, and safety-compliant work culture within the organization. - Stay updated with steel prices, market trends, and competitor activities to make informed decisions. - Use demand forecasting and market intelligence to make inventory stocking decisions. - Mitigate risks related to price fluctuations, credit defaults, and supply disruptions for business continuity. Qualification Required: - Minimum 10-15 years of experience in steel trading or metal distribution, especially in tubes, pipes, flanges, and fasteners. - Strong industry contacts with mills, manufacturers, and B2B buyers in engineering, fabrication, and construction sectors. - Proven leadership and P&L ownership experience in a similar industry. - In-depth understanding of the steel supply chain, logistics, and import/export operations. - Excellent negotiation, analytical, and strategic thinking skills. - Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Commerce; MBA preferred.,