Manager - Operations

Are you a strong leader of people, processes and operational performance? If so, WESCO is hiring an Operations Manager to lead the branch facility in support of company goals to meet and optimize established levels of business performance objectives. The Operations Manager oversees all administrative, personnel and internal functions of the branch location including financial, inventory, fleet and vendor management.

• Implement and ensure consistent compliance with WESCO standard operating procedures, policies, internal audit controls, and business management quality system requirements.
• Supervise branch staff, review/balance workloads, verify attendance records, hire new employees, carry out performance appraisals, direct training and development of staff, and carry out disciplinary action.
• Assist in controlling the Branch’s assets: inventory, receivables and payables to maximize bottom line performance, reduce carrying costs and satisfy customers.
• Maintain Branch facility, warehouse/office equipment. Perform required system utilities, security and administrative controls used in daily activities including WESNET(COM), Tandem, telephone systems.
• Analyze WESNET reports to identify potential operational deficiencies and take corrective actions.
• Monitor branch operating expenses, such as stationery expenditures and freight costs forecast capital expenditure and take corrective actions to implement.
• Supervise the Return Material Authorization/Credit Memo (RMA/CM) processes including customer credit and appropriate supplier claim for special order or defective product forms pending return of material.

Experience:

• 5 years’ experience preferred, specifically in distribution center facilities
• Knowledge of Microsoft applications (e.g. Excel)
• Experience managing a group or team of individual contributors and/or indirectly supervises support staff
• Ability to read and write fluently in English

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Working Environment:

• General Office: Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc.

Physical Requirements:

• Work is generally sedentary in nature but may require standing and walking for up to 10% of the time.
• Work is physically strenuous, and workers are required to lift heavy packages up to 50 pounds.
• Work may require excessive bending or stooping.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
WESCO International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates ("WESCO"), is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of WESCO to not discriminate against any job applicant or employee based on age, race, religion, color, handicap, sex, physical condition, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status or any other protected status. This policy includes but is not limited to the following: recruitment and employment, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, selection for training including apprenticeship, layoff, or termination.