About the position
The Operations Supervisor directs and coordinates activities involved with procuring products for sales and distribution by performing the following duties. On a daily basis our Operations Supervisor reviews open sales orders, open purchase orders, open vendor claims, and open transfers. Confers with regional buyers and/or vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule. Oversees inventory, controls stock outs and reduces excessive inventory. Performs administrative activities associated with the effective management of warehouse operations and the prevention of inventory shrink, including performing cycle counts, managing freight bills/expenses, accounts payable discrepancies. Trains and ensures all assigned employees are aware of and comply with company, government, and customer policies, procedures, and regulations. Ensures that merchandise is received and stored in an efficient and economical manner; and maintains required records in conformance with company policy. Supervises the proper routing, loading and preparing orders for shipment and delivery in accordance with customer instructions. Reviews and maintains required documents for safety, security and quality processes. Oversees the branch's safety programs and directs safety activities in the branch. Discusses defective or unacceptable goods/services with inspection/quality control personnel, vendors, or others to determine source of trouble and takes corrective action. Reviews and analyzes reports and communicates results to management; collaborates with management to develop new policies, procedures and methods that improve operational efficiency. Operates within budget and meets delivery times. Works to support sales staff to meet sales objectives. Proficiently uses technologies including distribution and office software such as Prelude. Follows company policies and procedures. Other non-essential job duties may be assigned.
Responsibilities
- Reviews open sales orders, open purchase orders, open vendor claims, and open transfers.
- Confers with regional buyers and/or vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule.
- Oversees inventory, controls stock outs and reduces excessive inventory.
- Performs administrative activities associated with the effective management of warehouse operations and the prevention of inventory shrink.
- Trains and ensures all assigned employees are aware of and comply with company, government, and customer policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Ensures that merchandise is received and stored in an efficient and economical manner.
- Supervises the proper routing, loading and preparing orders for shipment and delivery in accordance with customer instructions.
- Reviews and maintains required documents for safety, security and quality processes.
- Oversees the branch's safety programs and directs safety activities in the branch.
- Discusses defective or unacceptable goods/services with inspection/quality control personnel, vendors, or others to determine source of trouble and takes corrective action.
- Reviews and analyzes reports and communicates results to management.
- Collaborates with management to develop new policies, procedures and methods that improve operational efficiency.
- Operates within budget and meets delivery times.
- Works to support sales staff to meet sales objectives.
- Proficiently uses technologies including distribution and office software such as Prelude.
- Follows company policies and procedures.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED, or one year experience in similar position, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 1-3 years of operations experience in industrial distribution or warehouse environment preferred.
- Operations responsibility for $5-10 Million wholesale warehouse type facility.
- Experience supervising a team.
- Computer skills including MS Office and Inventory Management software.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Knowledge of industrial product lines such as pool and spa equipment, chemicals, construction materials, plumbing supplies, electrical supplies, HVAC supplies, auto parts, irrigation supplies, or similar industrial tangible goods helpful.
- Must be 18 years of age or older to apply.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug coverage with Flexible Spending Accounts and Wellness Programs
- 401 (k) with generous company match
- 13 days of paid time off (PTO) & 8 Paid Holidays
- 100% employer paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Fully Funded Tuition Education Programs
- Bonus Programs that include Employee Recognition and Referrals, Summer Madness, and Annual Performance
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Employee Discounts and much more!
