Warehouse Manager

Sonepar; La Vergne (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings with company

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Wellness program

Gym reimbursement

Job summary

Crawford Electric Supply, part of the Sonepar group, is seeking a Warehouse Manager in La Vergne, TN. This role leads warehouse and delivery operations, drives efficiency, and ensures accurate order routing, loading and shipping while maintaining safety and inventory controls.

The successful candidate will manage staffing, training, and performance, collaborate with sales, and implement process improvements to deliver excellent customer service and cost-effective logistics.

Qualifications

• College degree with related experience or equivalent combination.
• Basic reading, writing and arithmetic skills required.
• PIT, reach truck, order picker certification are a plus.
• Manual dexterity for operating machinery and small parts.

Responsibilities

• Manage activities of warehouse and delivery personnel involved in loading, shipping, receiving and transport.
• Oversee inbound/outbound shipments and coordinate with sales for timely service.
• Supervise routing and loading operations to meet specs and security.
• Maintain warehouse racking, equipment and supply purchases.
• Set productivity standards and monitor performance via reports.
• Staffing decisions, training, evaluation, and succession planning.
• Train personnel on business systems and improve process accuracy.
• Maintain security and safety standards for warehouse and staff.
• Optimize routes and manage logistics P&L accounts and inventory accuracy.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Customer focus

Manual dexterity

Education

College degree with 2 years or more related experience

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

PIT forklift certification

Reach truck

Order picker

Eclipse system

Job description

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

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:

Warehouse Manager

Location:

La Vergne, TN

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

• Manage activities of warehouse and delivery personnel engaged in loading/unloading, selecting, packing, shipping, receiving, and transporting of merchandise
• Manage incoming and outgoing shipment activity. Work with sales and sales support personnel to ensure efficient, accurate, and timely customer service
• Manage order routing process and inspect loading operations to ensure compliance with shipping specifications, security, and direct movement of shipments from shipping and receiving dock to storage and work area
• Manage and maintain all warehouse racking and equipment and the purchase of warehouse and trucking supplies
• Set productivity standards for the warehouse and logistics operations and monitor standards through productivity reporting, performance reporting, and status reporting
• Manage all warehouse and delivery personnel including, but not limited to staffing recommendations, training, evaluating, monitoring, rewarding, disciplining, and succession planning
• Train all warehouse and delivery personnel on applicable business systems, including the use of the system features to improve accuracy and efficiency of all assigned processes
• Maintain security of merchandise and equipment
• Manage and maintain safety standards for all warehouse and delivery personnel
• Manage all warehouse and delivery loss prevention programs
• Optimize Route Schedule to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Manage all Logistic P/L Accounts and contract labor.
• Improve Inventory accuracy and Inventory shortages.

Qualifications

• College degree with 2 years or more related experience and/or training
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Basic reading, writing and arithmetic skills required
• PIT proficiency, reach truck, order picker, “sit down” propane. Current certification a plus
• Manual dexterity required for operating machinery and handling small parts
• Ability to lift to 70 pounds
• Service oriented, Customer first attitude
• Listens well, Supportive and acts as Operations liaison to Sales team.
• Ability to gain respect of associates by actively leading team in daily operations
• Teach or ability to train employees
• Excel proficiency – ability to manipulate data and perform basic calculator functions
• Ability to learn Eclipse system
• Ability to develop other team members
• Long and varied hours required occasionally
• Ability to work mandatory physical inventory
• Ability to work in extreme hot or cold environment
• Ability to work in dusty conditions

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:

• 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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