Director Region Operations & Safety

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 Director REgion Operations & Safety to join our Mayer team in Birmingham, AL!

Summary:
The Director Region Operations & Safety is part of the Region’s Senior Leadership team and is responsible for partnering with that team to optimize, promote, and deliver compliance and excellence throughout the Region’s operational processes and disciplines. In coordination with the Operations functions, the Director Region Operations & Safety is also accountable for the strategic and tactical execution of significant operational activities within the Region that promotes employee well-being, profitability, process scalability, and alignment with Rexel USA’s overall operations and commercial strategies. This will include, but is not limited to, activities such as ensuring employee and warehouse safety, driving ESG initiatives, regional facilities management, inventory management, employee coaching and development, warehouse productivity, Regional OPEX reduction, and leveraging data and analytics to support sound business decision-making. Will also help develop and support the Regions commercial strategy and financial objectives.

What You'll Do:

• Key partner for all regional commercial leaders in scaling processes that enable efficient transaction processing, customer order fulfilment, and customer delivery
• Formulate strategies and deploy tactical execution plans that continuously maintain and improve productivity and monitor performance through key performance indicators
• Strategically evaluate long-term and short-term space requirements for the Region, including but not limited to, assessing viability of available properties in specific markets, assisting in lease negotiation, and maintaining properties in accordance with lease agreements. Coordinate building space allocation and layout to ensure optimal utilization, project manage facility closures, relocations, new openings, and tenant improvements
• Continuously review individual branch and Customer Solution Center (CSC) operational performance. Establish and execute plans to drive improvement, identify and address employee training and development needs, and build scale that optimizes core processes
• Lead the Region's safety agenda and drive safety compliance throughout the Region
• Collaborate with other key functions such as procurement and sales to effectively manage the Region's inventory portfolio and ensure its accuracy. Oversee physical inventories, cycle count processes, third party inventory storage, consignment inventory, inventory returns, and all other aspects of inventory management that ensure inventory is safeguarded and protected from misappropriation, shrinkage, or theft
• Promote the Region's and Rexel USA’s overall ESG strategies
• Deploy and support a culture that promotes employee growth and high employee morale
• Coordinate all aspects of operational integration of newly acquired businesses into the Region's operating rhythm
• Engage customers as required to ensure operational adjustments are implemented to address evolving customer service needs and requirements
• 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.

What You'll Need

• 7+ years of experience in Business, Statistics, Logistics, Supply Chain or equivalent in a product distribution industry
• Proven operational leadership experience with knowledge in all aspects of operations
• High School or GED - Required
• 4 Year / Bachelor's Degree - Preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to identify, oversee, and implement short and long-term strategies through the execution of projects aligned with the strategic objectives of the Region and the Company
• Ability to create, maintain, and nurture a network of contacts (internally and externally) who may be useful in information sharing in the pursuit of achieving work-related goals
• Ability to effectively facilitate information exchange that delivers tangible results, conduct effective business meetings, present to small and large groups, and deliver concise and precise information to Senior Management
• Ability to accurately listen to others, understand their feelings, needs, and points of view and then respond appropriately
• Ability to develop practical business solutions to simple and complex business issues while preserving relationships through the delivery of mutually acceptable outcomes
• Ability to use other interconnected competencies to evaluate data and other information to quickly isolate facts, determine root cause, and develop meaningful conclusions and solutions

Physical Demands:

• Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position - Frequently – 21% to 50%
• Walk: Must be able to move about 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 - 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 - Frequently – 21% to 50%
• Up to 25 pounds - Frequently – 21% to 50%
• Up to 50 pounds - Occasionally – up to 20%

Working Environment:

• Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and/or exposure to heat and cold - Occasionally – up to 20%
• Exposed to electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock - Occasionally – up to 20%
• Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment - Occasionally – up to 20%
• Travels to offsite locations - Frequently – 21% to 50%

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.