Branch Manager

White Cap•Edison, NJ

50d•$87,300 - $136,000•Onsite

About The Position

A position at White Cap isn’t your ordinary job. You’ll work in an exciting and diverse environment, meet interesting people, and have a variety of career opportunities. The White Cap family is committed to Building Trust on Every Job. We do this by being deeply knowledgeable, fully capable, and always dependable, and our associates are the driving force behind this commitment. White Cap is hiring immediately for a Branch Manager! Do you want a part in helping to Build America? As the leading North American distributor for professional contractors, the White Cap family of brands supplies of our nation’s largest construction projects, including stadiums, roads, bridges, highways, residential housing and more. We are hiring immediately for a Branch Manager!

Requirements

Generally has 7+ years of experience in a related field.
This position requires operation of a company vehicle, or a personal vehicle and such operation is done consistently more than 20% of the average work week.
If selected for this position, the company will run a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) report.
A requirement of this position is an acceptable MVR report.
Leadership & People Management
Proven experience leading warehouse, counter, and operations teams
Ability to coach, develop, and hold associates accountable
Experience with hiring, onboarding, performance management, and succession planning
Strong communication and team-building skills
Ability to drive engagement and lead through change
Operations Management
Knowledge of inventory control, cycle counts, receiving, shipping, and warehouse operations
Experience managing productivity, process improvement, and operational execution
Ability to identify trends and implement corrective action plans
Strong understanding of logistics, fleet utilization, and freight management
Financial Acumen
Experience managing P&L performance
Understanding of inventory valuation, shrink & stocking levels
Ability to work within expense budgets and control operating costs
Experience reviewing financial reports and KPIs
Safety & Compliance
Strong commitment to EHS and DOT compliance
Experience conducting safety meetings, audits, inspections, and investigations
Knowledge of hazard waste requirements, DVIRs, and driver safety programs
Ability to create and maintain a strong safety culture
Customer Service & Sales Support
Customer-focused mindset with the ability to resolve escalated issues
Experience managing delivery performance and service metrics
Ability to build relationships with key customers and support sales growth
Strong focus on Will Call and branch customer experience
Technical & Systems Knowledge
Experience with inventory and ERP systems (Oracle, GAINS, WMS preferred)
Ability to analyze operational reports and KPIs
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel

Nice To Haves

3-5+ years of branch, warehouse, distribution, or construction supply leadership experience
Proven leadership of hourly and salaried associates
Experience managing inventory, logistics, and customer service operations
Strong financial and business acumen with P&L responsibility
Knowledge of safety, DOT, and regulatory compliance requirements
Excellent communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or equivalent experience preferred

Responsibilities

Accountable for profit and loss and inventory/accounts receivable for assigned location(s).
Achieves earnings before interest and interest (EBIT), return on investment capital (ROIC), and return on sales (ROS) goals.
Safeguards company assets and associates.
Provides operational oversight and excellent in inventory management procedures.
Ensures appropriate staffing levels to meet service, financial, and operational support demands.
Effectively utilizes training programs to develop sales and operations expertise.
Initiates and builds customer relationships with existing and new customers.
Acts as liaison to functional leadership to ensure customer satisfaction and problem resolution.
Monitors local market trends.
Develops and executes strategies to grow local market share and aggressively pursues business opportunities.
Works closely with vendors to maximize sales and increase profitability.
Ensures efficient operations through adherence to policies and procedures and process excellence.
Maintains compliance with applicable government regulations.
Ensures environmental health and safety and regulatory responsibilities are followed.
Performs other duties as assigned.