Resource Strategy Leader
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Job Description
Resource Strategy Leader
About Albemarle Lithium
Albemarle is the industry leader in lithium and lithium derivatives. We maintain the strongest vertically integrated position in the industry, from our unique natural resource position to specialty product manufacturing. As stewards of the planet, we at Albemarle are committed to meeting the needs of our customers for high quality products in a sustainable, safe and environmentally responsible manner.
Job Summary
Albemarle is looking for an experienced resources professional to join the lithium resources group to build a world class resource strategy and optimization improvement function.
The Resource Strategy Leader will establish collaborative and influential relationships across our portfolio of resource assets to design, build and implement leading portfolio optimization and strategy evaluation systems. The role will work with operational, technical, project and functional support staff to align, problem solve and deliver against key strategic and operational objectives across our mining portfolio.
This is a new role that will support the current and future growth anticipated in the lithium resources group, and will have global responsibility. The successful candidate will need to proactively operate with skill, autonomy, and agility to build a resource strategy function that is sought after by senior leadership because of the insights and results that are delivered.
This position is part of the lithium resources organization and will report to the Vice-President Resources Development and Business Planning.
Essential Functions
Lead the development of a global resources asset strategy and optimizationAssist with development of portfolio optimization and evaluation toolsDesign and deliver reports on constraints, options, risks and opportunities across our portfolio of mining to executive leadershipProvide back-up support to Vice President on resource development, business planning and other resource projects as neededConduct original research and development on cutting edge mine planning and resource modeling systems through independent study or collaboration with academic and/or industry groupsProvide expert advice and training on the application of operations research and machine learning methodology and toolsBuild credibility and influence with identified internal and external key stakeholdersEnable and support a world-class team culture
Competencies
Critical, influential and strategic thinkerAbility to distill complexity and assess riskCan collaborate and influence across different functions and organizational levelsExceptional business and technical acumenProven problem solver and analytical thinker
Required Education And Experience
Bachelor of Engineering / Science in a resource related field (Mining / Geology / Metallurgy)Minimum 15 years of global resource experience (USA + Australia highly regarded)Advanced Strategic and Business/Financial planning and analysis experienceAdvanced operations and business optimization modeling experienceDemonstrated project management leadershipExceptional verbal and written communication skills
Preferred Education And Experience
Advanced degree in relevant field highly regarded
We are partners to one another in pioneering new ways to be better for ourselves, our teams, and our communities. When you join Albemarle, you become our most essential element and you can anticipate competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and resources that foster your well-being and fuel your personal growth. Help us shape the future, build with purpose and grow together.
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