Emerging Leader – Operations (Pittsburgh, PA)
About The Position
QXO, Inc. is seeking an Emerging Leader for Operations in Pittsburgh, PA. This role involves driving operational and strategic projects from start to finish, utilizing data to identify trends, solve root issues, and improve efficiency, profitability, and customer experience. The position requires sharing insights and recommendations with leadership, hiring and onboarding new team members, recommending process improvements, and collaborating with cross-functional leaders on initiatives related to forecasting, staffing, service levels, inventory health, and cost control. The role also includes serving as a community engagement ambassador and championing technology advancement and process flow changes.
Requirements
- College graduate (bachelor’s degree in business, Industrial Distribution, Construction Management or related field) or candidate interested in developing a professional career with 1–2 years of industry experience.
- Strong communicator and problem-solver who thrives in a hands-on, results-oriented environment.
- Energized by teamwork and motivated to lead people and processes to make a lasting impact.
- Willing to relocate or travel regionally for rotations and future leadership roles.
Nice To Haves
- Internship or work experience in distribution, manufacturing, or retail operations.
- Analytical and customer-focused mindset.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; interest in technology-driven operations
Responsibilities
- Drive operational and strategic projects end to end, leveraging data to identify trends, resolve root issues, and enhance efficiency, profitability, and customer experience.
- Share insights and recommendations with regional and branch leaders, using judgment to prioritize and shape business decisions.
- Hire and onboard new team members to build a strong, high-performing workforce.
- Recommend process, workflow or resource changes that move the business forward.
- Work with cross-functional leaders to advance initiatives in forecasting, staffing, service levels, inventory health, and cost control.
- Serve as a community engagement ambassador and strengthen partnerships with local associations.
- Champion and lead technology advancement and process flow changes to align with corporate initiatives.
Benefits
- 401(k) with employer match
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- PTO, company holidays, and parental leave
- Paid training and certifications
- Legal assistance and identity protection
- Pet insurance
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
