Assistant Operations Manager

SRS Distribution Inc.•Hartford, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary functions of an assistant manager are to coordinate and assist with activities of employees engaged in loading, transferring, and operating equipment in distribution yard. SRS Distribution Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Home Depot, consists of a family of industry-leading, independent roofing distributors. SRS has grown rapidly through acquisitions and the opening of multiple new locations since the February 2008 inception. This continual growth has established SRS as one of the fastest growing building products distribution companies in the U.S. The goal of SRS is to form the strongest national network of independent roofing and building product distributors with the most talented team of people working together to deliver the industry's best products and services. In addition to our commitment to customer focus, SRS strives to become the preferred employer in the industry with highly motivated and engaged employees operating in an entrepreneurial culture where the corporate office works for the field and not the reverse. Make money, have fun and give back with us! Find out more at www.srsdistribution.com.

Requirements

Minimum of 3-5 years of related work experience
Demonstrated knowledge of all warehouse operational tasks
Ability to self-manage, show initiative, be proactive, and drive results.
Communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing to coworkers and customers.
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
Will frequently move about inside the office and distribution centers.
Must be able to operate basic office machinery.
Must be able to communicate with team and management and be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
Constantly working in office and warehouse environment
Must be able to identify safety and maintenance concerns
Must be able to work long hours if need be
Must be able to problem solve and prioritize tasks.
Must be able to manage stress depending on situations that occur at different yard locations
Must be able to multitask.
Must be able to receive and analyze information.
Must be able to quickly communicate solutions if problems occur.
Must be able to demonstrate a high degree of sound judgement and initiative.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Responsibilities

Assists with meeting the profit goals for the yard
Assists the yard manager with opportunities for improving net profit
Maintains key relationships with customers
Assists with negotiating pricing to customers and communicates with new customers
Assists credit with overdue accounts receivable
Ensures that pricing is set
Reaches out to new customers and follows up on sale leads
Assists with post stock audit program and communicates results to customers
Resolves customer complaints about stocking and product quality
Negotiate with vendors, orders board and materials within general company purchasing guidelines
Maintains appropriate inventory levels in yard and controls shrinkage
Assists with accurate input and confirms sales orders, jobs information and reports that support sales order entry process
Ensures that yard staffing meets delivery needs
Assists with proper maintenance and equipment protection program
Attends monthly meetings to ensure everything is going accordingly
Ensures yard safety procedures are being followed