VP Operations

Sonepar•Houston, TX

11d

About The Position

There’s a Place for You at Crawford Electric Supply. A career at Crawford Electric Supply is more than a job. You’re investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. Crawford Electric Supply offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building – you can find it here. We operate throughout the southeast region of the United States, and are part of the Sonepar group, the world’s #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe. Being “Powered by Difference” means we respect and value diverse perspectives. Crawford Electric Supply we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career. It’s time to energize your future! Don’t miss out on this electrifying opportunity – apply today! Stay connected with us – follow our journey, job openings, and latest news on LinkedIn and Facebook . PURPOSE Responsible for overseeing the Company’s Purchasing, Warehouse Ops, Clearinghouse and Safety functions. Direct day to day operations of these business segments. Work with Senior Management to achieve business objectives through collaboration and teamwork

Requirements

Extensive knowledge of operations and distribution industry.
Excellent Eclipse knowledge and P&L mastery.
At least 10 years in Distribution and 5 years in management.
Four - year college degree preferred plus 10+ years of industry related experience.
Highly effective communicator, both verbal and written, and Advanced management or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Hire, supervise and motivate direct reports to ensure performance and execution of initiatives.
Key member of executive management team and responsible for significant contribution to overall direction and strategic management for the business
Regular reporting on progress and status updates, provide summary reports and recommendations to management.
Implement key performance indicators and benchmarks to manage success and productivity of each functional area
Improving productivity and efficiencies at the corporate and branch levels
Improving and managing operating expense through segments to improve overall drop thru and EBIT $
Oversee and direct Purchasing, Safety, Warehouse Operations and Clearinghouse.
Review, update and create documented SOP to ensure world class sales operations and service platform.
Through regional operations managers, and working with branch management teams, implement and oversee all sales operations (order management, inventory, warehouse, logistics, etc.) and ensure efficiencies within the G&A cost categories.
Serve as the project leader for acquisition integration, to include business system implementations.
Represent Crawford on Sonepar operational committees.
Participates in and follows all Crawford policies, guidelines, and procedures (safety, Anti-Harassment, Ethics, etc).
Perform other duties, assigned projects, and job responsibilities as requested by President
Attend internal and external meetings as a leader of the business segment