Branch Operations Manager

Sonepar USA Inc; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Dental & vision

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

401(k) retirement savings with company

Professional and personal development

Shareholder opportunities

Disability insurance

Life insurance for family

Wellness program

Gym reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Crawford Electric Supply, a Crawford/Sonepar group company in Alabama, seeks a Business Operations Manager to lead branches and optimize processes. The role partners with sales, operations, purchasing and admin to meet company goals and improve service levels.

You will guide staffing, training and performance reviews while driving productivity and automated solutions. Ideal candidate has a 4-year business degree and 2+ years of related experience, with strong analytical and communication skills

Qualifications

• 4-year College Degree in business Management.
• 2+ years of industry-related experience preferred.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret financial reports, general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, legal documents or governmental regulations.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information to top management and speak effectively before groups of customers, vendors or employees.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.

Responsibilities

• Improve the operations systems, processes and policies in support of organization's goals and objectives.
• Provide leadership to facilitate decision-making based on business knowledge and organizational values.
• Remove obstacles and obtain resources to help branches achieve objectives.
• Directs, coordinates and/or delegates activities of departments such as sales, operations, purchasing, and administrative support in order to achieve goals and objectives.
• Directs staffing, training, and performance evaluations to develop others to improve personal and organizational effectiveness.
• Collaborate across departments to drive optimal productivity.
• Increases productivity by developing automated applications; coordinating information requirements.
• Maintain level of service requirements throughout all processes.
• Confers with Branch Manager, Regional VP and other administrative personnel to review achievements and discuss required changes in goals, objectives, programs or operations resulting from current status and conditions.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Strategic planning

Financial analysis

Staff development

Education

Bachelor's degree in business management

Job description

There's a Place for You at Crawford Electric Supply.

A career at Crawford Electric Supply is more than a job. You're investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. Crawford Electric Supply offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building - you can find it here. We operate throughout the southeast region of the United States, and are part of the Sonepar group, the world's #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe.

Being "Powered by Difference" means we respect and value diverse perspectives. Crawford Electric Supply we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career.

Position: Business Operations Manager

Location: RDC/Branch

About Crawford

If you are looking for a company who is committed to building a relationship with you, who encourages having fun at work, who is powered by difference, and who is passionate about your future, it's time to apply at Crawford Electric Supply. Known in the electrical distribution industry for being a great place to work and build a career, Crawford prides itself on being a business partner rather than just an electrical supplier to its customers. Everyday Crawford associates provide the best customer experience while at the same time offering the widest variety of electrical products on the market. For the past 30 years, Crawford has built a culture of growth, opportunity, innovative thinking, and stability for its employees by truly living up to the company motto of, "Whatever it Takes!" through our mindset competencies below:

• Adapt: Effectively embrace new situation and people
• Dare: Appropriately challenge the status quo
• Learn: Learn from others, from mistakes, and self-improve

Responsibilities

• Improve the operations systems, processes and policies in support of organization's goals and objectives.
• Provide leadership to facilitate decision-making based on business knowledge and organizational values.
• Remove obstacles and obtain resources to help branches achieve objectives.
• Directs, coordinates and/or delegates activities of departments such as sales, operations, purchasing, and administrative support in order to achieve goals and objectives.
• Directs staffing, training, and performance evaluations to develop others to improve personal and organizational effectiveness.
• Collaborate across departments to drive optimal productivity.
• Increases productivity by developing automated applications; coordinating information requirements.
• Maintain level of service requirements throughout all processes.
• Confers with Branch Manager, Regional VP and other administrative personnel to review achievements and discuss required changes in goals, objectives, programs or operations resulting from current status and conditions.

Qualifications

• 4-year College Degree in business Management.
• Preferred candidate will have 2+ years of industry-related experience.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret financial reports, general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, legal documents or governmental regulations.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information to top management and speak effectively before groups of customers, vendors or employees.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio and draw and interpret graphs.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions in order to solve practical problems where only limited information and standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram or schedule form.

Environment

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Crawford is an equal opportunity employer

Crawford is a subsidiary of Sonepar USA.

What We Offer You

We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:

• Healthcare plans
• Dental & vision
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match
• Professional and personal development programs

• Opportunity to become a shareholder
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
• Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
• Robust wellness program
• Gym reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

We're proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

Sonepar and our family of brands are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please call 843-745-2420 or email [e-mail].

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