Operations Specialist - BMAT Strategist

SBP Careers • Duluth, GA

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About The Position

Specialty Building Products is seeking an Operations Specialist - BMAT Strategist to improve day-to-day operations at building-material distribution locations. The role examines warehouse flow, inventory movement, labor use, layouts, and standard work, then translates findings into practical operating standards for local teams. The specialist works with Regional Operations Specialists and local leaders on pilots, implementation, and follow-up, and documents proven practices for sharing across locations. The position supports continuous improvement to service, productivity, cost, and employee experience.

Specialty Building Products is a distributor of specialty building products operating under brands including U.S. LUMBER, Alexandria Moulding, REEB Millwork, DW Distribution, Millwork Sales, OrePac, and Amerhart. It serves the United States and eight Canadian provinces from more than 61 locations. The company describes itself as a people-first organization focused on culture, standards, and employee career growth.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in warehouse, distribution, operations improvement, industrial engineering, or a closely related field.
• Hands-on understanding of receiving, inventory control, picking, staging, shipping, and material handling.
• Ability to interpret operating data, identify patterns, and turn findings into practical actions.
• Experience writing or implementing standard operating procedures or standard work.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with frontline employees, supervisors, and leaders.
• Comfort working in active warehouse and distribution environments.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in building materials, lumber, millwork, or another bulky-product distribution environment.
• Experience with Lean, continuous improvement, time studies, labor standards, or process mapping.
• Experience with warehouse management systems, slotting, inventory accuracy programs, or layout planning tools.
• Strong Excel and dashboard skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in operations, engineering, supply chain, business, or similar experience gained on the job.

Responsibilities

• Review warehouse processes from receiving through storage, picking, staging, and shipping to identify unnecessary steps, delays, and safety risks.
• Improve inventory flow so material is easier to locate, handle, replenish, pick, and ship.
• Develop practical labor productivity standards and help leaders understand staffing needs based on workload.
• Evaluate warehouse layouts and recommend changes to improve space use, travel distance, product flow, and safe material handling.
• Create clear standard work and training resources for repeatable warehouse tasks and help local teams implement them.
• Use operating data and direct observation to identify performance gaps and measure whether changes are working.
• Partner with Regional Operations Specialists and local leaders during pilots, rollouts, and follow-up reviews.
• Document proven practices so they can be shared across locations.
• Support continuous improvement work that improves service, productivity, cost, and employee experience.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, available on the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Dental insurance, available on the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Vision insurance, available on the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Company-paid time off.
• Paid holidays and floating holidays.
• Additional perks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed