Director Region Operations & Safety

REXEL•Birmingham, AL

10h

About The Position

We are looking for a Director REgion Operations & Safety to join our Mayer team in Birmingham, AL! Summary: The Director Region Operations & Safety is part of the Region’s Senior Leadership team and is responsible for partnering with that team to optimize, promote, and deliver compliance and excellence throughout the Region’s operational processes and disciplines. In coordination with the Operations functions, the Director Region Operations & Safety is also accountable for the strategic and tactical execution of significant operational activities within the Region that promotes employee well-being, profitability, process scalability, and alignment with Rexel USA’s overall operations and commercial strategies. This will include, but is not limited to, activities such as ensuring employee and warehouse safety, driving ESG initiatives, regional facilities management, inventory management, employee coaching and development, warehouse productivity, Regional OPEX reduction, and leveraging data and analytics to support sound business decision-making. Will also help develop and support the Regions commercial strategy and financial objectives.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in Business, Statistics, Logistics, Supply Chain or equivalent in a product distribution industry
Proven operational leadership experience with knowledge in all aspects of operations
High School or GED - Required
Ability to identify, oversee, and implement short and long-term strategies through the execution of projects aligned with the strategic objectives of the Region and the Company
Ability to create, maintain, and nurture a network of contacts (internally and externally) who may be useful in information sharing in the pursuit of achieving work-related goals
Ability to effectively facilitate information exchange that delivers tangible results, conduct effective business meetings, present to small and large groups, and deliver concise and precise information to Senior Management
Ability to accurately listen to others, understand their feelings, needs, and points of view and then respond appropriately
Ability to develop practical business solutions to simple and complex business issues while preserving relationships through the delivery of mutually acceptable outcomes
Ability to use other interconnected competencies to evaluate data and other information to quickly isolate facts, determine root cause, and develop meaningful conclusions and solutions

Nice To Haves

4 Year / Bachelor's Degree - Preferred

Responsibilities

Key partner for all regional commercial leaders in scaling processes that enable efficient transaction processing, customer order fulfilment, and customer delivery
Formulate strategies and deploy tactical execution plans that continuously maintain and improve productivity and monitor performance through key performance indicators
Strategically evaluate long-term and short-term space requirements for the Region, including but not limited to, assessing viability of available properties in specific markets, assisting in lease negotiation, and maintaining properties in accordance with lease agreements. Coordinate building space allocation and layout to ensure optimal utilization, project manage facility closures, relocations, new openings, and tenant improvements
Continuously review individual branch and Customer Solution Center (CSC) operational performance. Establish and execute plans to drive improvement, identify and address employee training and development needs, and build scale that optimizes core processes
Lead the Region's safety agenda and drive safety compliance throughout the Region
Collaborate with other key functions such as procurement and sales to effectively manage the Region's inventory portfolio and ensure its accuracy. Oversee physical inventories, cycle count processes, third party inventory storage, consignment inventory, inventory returns, and all other aspects of inventory management that ensure inventory is safeguarded and protected from misappropriation, shrinkage, or theft
Promote the Region's and Rexel USA’s overall ESG strategies
Deploy and support a culture that promotes employee growth and high employee morale
Coordinate all aspects of operational integration of newly acquired businesses into the Region's operating rhythm
Engage customers as required to ensure operational adjustments are implemented to address evolving customer service needs and requirements
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
401K with Employer Match
Paid vacation and sick time
Paid company holidays plus flexible personal days per year
Tuition Reimbursement
Health & Wellness Programs
Flexible Spending Accounts
HSA Accounts
Commuter Transit Benefits
Additional Optional Insurance such as Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Home and Auto Insurance to name a few.
Employee Discount Programs
Professional Training & Development Programs
Career Advancement Opportunities – We like to promote from within