Wire Center Manager

Company Description

Rexel USA is one of the largest distributors of electrical products, data communication, wireless 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, Talley 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.

Job Description

We are looking for a Wire Center Manager to join our Mayer team in Richmond, VA!

Summary:
The Wire Center Manager manages all center functions that include, but are not limited to, workplace safety, wire and FlexSeT purchasing, working directly with sales associates, maintain quality products and solutions, working with vendors and suppliers, managing the P&L, managing associates, managing inbound and outbound material, and balancing overall labor optimization. Primary focus is also on customer service and solution-based offerings.

What You'll Do:

• Ensure timely and accurate deliveries
• Ensure that all material is received, properly stocked, and orders are shipped on time
• Ensure that wire department processes are followed
• Promptly and properly handles returned goods
• Manage human resources by ensuring safety procedures are followed, completing performance reviews, and ensuring that all proper associate training is completed
• Ensure that vehicle fleet is clean and maintained with regular vehicle safety inspections and reports
• Ensure wire and flexset purchasing is bought at the right time, right price, and in correct order
• Maintain professional relationships with key suppliers
• Work with vendors to control cost
• Work with Pricing director on loaded cost to balance workload
• Work with UL quarterly to maintain compliance
• Maintain tooling within center to achieve safety and productivity
• Assist sale with customer visits to sell the wire center capabilities
• Coordinate deliveries to customers with local carriers
• Project Management on large orders
• Wire Blanket Management from suppliers
• Other duties as assigned

Job Duties Disclaimer:
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.

Qualifications

What You'll Need

• 5+ years of experience with electrical distribution or wire/cable experience
• 2+ years of warehouse management experience preferred
• Forklift operation experience
• Understanding of purchasing and general negotiation
• Understanding of wire and cable
• Understanding of general distribution center functions
• High School or GED - Required
• 4 Year / Bachelor's Degree - Preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to handle simple to very complex projects, releases, deadlines while utilizing internal and external methods of servicing projects are required
• Ability to read, write, and compute basic to complexed math skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Advanced understanding of warehousing operations
• Advanced understanding of issues that electrical contractors operate through to develop solutions and offerings to increase their safety and productivity on job sites
• Great organizational skills, attention to detail, complexed problem solving and time management skills
• Project management
• Great computer skills with ability to work with Office 360 products and ERP/WMS systems

Additional Information

Physical Demands:

• Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position - Constantly – at least 51%
• Walk: Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location - Constantly – at least 51%
• 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 - Constantly – at least 51%
• Climb or balance: Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder, forklift, pallet jack, or other warehouse equipment - Constantly – at least 51%
• Talk, hear, taste, smell: Must be able to use senses to effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions - Constantly – at least 51%

Weight and Force Demands:

• Up to 10 pounds - Constantly – at least 51%
• Up to 25 pounds - Constantly – at least 51%
• Up to 50 pounds - Constantly – at least 51%

Working Environment:

• Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and/or exposure to heat and cold - Constantly – at least 51%
• Exposed to electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock - Constantly – at least 51%
• Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment - Constantly – at least 51%
• Travels to offsite locations - Constantly – at least 51%

Rexel USA (A VEVRAA Federal Contractor), and its affiliated companies, is an EEO/Disabled/Veterans employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law.

Our Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401K with Employer Match
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid company holidays plus flexible personal days per year
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health & Wellness Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• HSA Accounts
• Commuter Transit Benefits
• Additional Optional Insurance such as Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Home and Auto Insurance to name a few.
• Employee Discount Programs
• Professional Training & Development Programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities – We like to promote from within

Our goal is to create a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to succeed as we understand that our success and innovation is enhanced by an inclusive and diverse workforce.
Rexel USA (A VEVRAA Federal Contractor), and its affiliated companies, is an EEO/Disabled/Veterans employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law.