Operations & Safety Specialist- Safety

Company Description

Rexel USA is one of the largest distributors of electrical products, data communication, and related supplies in the United States. Rexel USA operates its electrical distribution business in the United States through eight Regions that go to market under various banner and trade names, including Rexel, Rexel Automation, Gexpro, Mayer, and Platt Electric Supply. In addition to an online store, Rexel USA has a distribution network of over 460 warehouse storefront locations throughout the U.S.

We are looking for a Operations and Safety Specialist to join our Mayer team Remotely!

The Operations & Safety Specialist is responsible for providing operational support for branch and sales teams. Assist with operational procedures including inventory management, warehouse management, fleet maintenance, safety, order management, and customer support. Implement procedural changes meant to improve performance or efficiency.

• Complete or monitor operational functions or processes, ensuring that they are completed accurately, on time, and in compliance with established policies and regulations
• Help drive process optimization and continuous process improvement
• Ensure all environmental, health, and safety protocols and policies are being followed
• Provide operational support including but not limited to: order fulfilment management, sales support, inventory surveillance and cycle counting, warehouse management, order processing, material management, customer and supplier relationship management
• Work with branch to meet or exceed budgeted total sales and margin objectives
• Manage branch expenses including facility, maintenance, supplies, equipment leases, etc
• Resolve customer claims and concerns
• Motivate and train branch, warehouse, and sales team
• Participate in branch sales, quality, and service meetings
• Interface with key suppliers to develop and maintain good relationships
• May fill in for other branch and warehouse roles as needed
• Manage facility, equipment, and vehicle maintenance
• Perform other duties as assigned

The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrate commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Rexel USA.

• 2+ years of Business Operations experience
• Experience in the electrical distribution industry a plus
• High School or GED - Required
• 4 Year / Bachelor's Degree - Preferred

• Knowledge of electrical distribution industry, current market, customers, suppliers, and competitors
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to negotiate contracts
• Solid presentation skills
• Strong knowledge / experience using Microsoft Office Tools including Excel and Power BI
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to prioritize workload and seek process and productivity improvements

• Sit:
  Must be able to remain in a stationary position - Constantly – at least 51%
• Walk:
  Must be able to move around inside/outside office or work location - Frequently – 21% to 50%
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel:
  Operates a computer and other office machinery - Constantly – at least 51%
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl:
  Must be able to crouch down to stock shelves, pick up boxes, or position oneself to maintain computers in the lab/under desks/in server closet - Occasionally – up to 20%
• Climb or balance:
  Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder, forklift, pallet jack, or other warehouse equipment - Occasionally – up to 20%
• Talk,…