Job Description

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 .

Director, Distribution Center Warehousing

Location: Katy, TX

Job type: Full time

What You’ll Do

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

Director of Logistics

VP Operations

PURPOSE:

The Director – Distribution Center Warehousing has accountability for driving all distribution center and warehouse operational staff planning, performance, continuous improvement, safety, and training/development. This role has responsibility for strategy and execution in areas of performance, inventory control, cost management, talent development and customer service standards. This person will also participate in the duties and responsibilities listed below.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Strong communication skills – written, verbal and with an emphasis on timeliness.
• Leadership capabilities that support ongoing talent development initiatives.
• Participate in and support recruiting, hiring, performance management and associate evaluations.
• Support direct-report managers in effective staffing of associates to align with facility peak times/seasons.
• Develop/support the scaling of operational processes to align with Company and facility growth.
• Establish performance goals and support facility leadership in developing and carrying out plans to achieve mutually agreed upon goals.
• Effective P&L management and understanding.
• Understand and effectively manage automation systems and approaches to optimize facility performance.
• Act as forward-facing representative of the operation with company peers, leadership, branch managers, sales associates and our customer and vendor partners.

• Foster healthy working relationship with Sales Leaders to develop short and long-term strategies that support growth and customer satisfaction.
• Work with Transportation Team to create/promote best-in-class logistics platform.
• Work with other Operations teams within Crawford and SUSA to share best-practice and process improvement.
• Project manage facility-related construction projects, expansions, reconfigurations, process implementations, etc.
• Use multiple software systems to manage transactional accounting, reporting, data analysis and other management functions.
• Enforce all Sonepar business and operational policies, ensure that controls are in place and operating as planned.

What You Bring

• College degree in a Supply Chain, Operations or Logistics field with 5+ years related experience and/or training.
• Proven experience leading a larger distribution center environment (150,000 – 350,000 SF or 100+ HC).

• Strategic thinker and hands-on problem solver that possesses integrity and leadership.
• High level of business acumen, including creating and managing a budget, planning, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient use of MS Office applications; Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Power BI, and Internet. Exposure to Eclipse ERP, warehouse management systems and/or prior experience with automation systems is preferred.

Learn More About Us

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Learn more about Crawford:

Crawford is part of the Sonepar family of brands:

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.  They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.  All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Crawford is an equal opportunity employer

Crawford is a subsidiary of Sonepar USA. #LI-ED1

What We Offer You

We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:

• Opportunity to become a shareholder
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
• Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
• Robust wellness program
• Gym reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

We’re proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.

Ready to join the fun? Apply today and become part of the Crawford Crew – where we work hard, laugh often, and always have a spark to share! 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 

Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

Sonepar and our family of brands are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please call 843-745-2420 or email [email protected] .

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