Branch Admin Manager

About Us

BlueLinx is one of America’s largest distributors of building products, with over 70k branded and private-label SKUs. Headquartered in Marietta, Georgia, we have over 2,000 associates and distribute our comprehensive range of structural and specialty products to approximately 15k national, regional, and local dealers, as well as specialty distributors, national home centers, industrial, and manufactured housing customers.

About the Role

The Branch Admin Manager is a key leadership role that reports to the Branch General Manager. This position manages and performs administrative, accounting, and inventory functions at a distribution facility. The Branch Admin Manager works closely with Sales and Operations leadership, Corporate Finance & Accounting, HR, customers, vendors, and other support personnel to ensure process integrity and superior customer service.

Responsibilities

• Manages the administrative functions of a distribution center by providing excellent customer service, ensuring data integrity, and timely processing of transactions.
• Collaborates with and fosters a good working relationship with Sales and Operations teams.
• Timely and accurate processing of sales orders, credit memos, PO transactions utilizing relevant resources in A/R as needed.
• Ensures accuracy of inventory-related data in Agility from receiving to cycle counts to inventory adjustments.
• Partners with Credit and A/R for setup of new accounts and managing past due accounts.
• Ensures adherence to expense Chart of Authority, timely completion of A/P reconciliation, daily invoicing for warehouse inventory, and direct billing.
• Handles associate onboarding, time approval, and serves as the central point of contact for communications.
• Works with the branch sales team to ensure orders are processed and released.
• Reviews all stock received, purchase orders, and computer reports for accuracy.
• Coordinates with Operations management on all rail and truck shipments.
• Leads team; selects/hires; develops objectives; coaches and evaluates performance.
• Ensures direct reports obtain applicable training and development opportunities to enhance performance, development, and contributions to the company.
• Holds direct reports accountable for individual and team performance.
• Addresses performance issues appropriately and timely.

Requirements

• May manage a small group of employees directly and/or has significant indirect responsibilities in getting work done through others.
• Decision-making is subject to broad practices and procedures covered by some functional precedents, policies, and professional standards.
• Contributes to the development of an operating plan and budget. May manage parts of a budget.
• Problems are complex and solutions require detailed analysis and extensive investigation.
• Ability to build consensus and be appropriately diplomatic, understands others’ roles and perspectives, can sell projects and ideas externally and across the organization. Influences others by presenting a strong case. Builds cross-functional relationships to build consensus and create results.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting or related field. BS/BA Degree in related field preferred.
• 6-8 years of experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of finance and accounting transactions in a warehousing environment/distribution center.
• Strong knowledge and experience in inventory control, material/stock handling/storage, and building products.
• Must be detail-oriented and have the ability to multi-task.
• Strong problem analysis/resolution, organization, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Process improvement and operating efficiency knowledge preferred.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite Software and relevant tools/technology.

Skills

• Customer Centric
• Respect
• Collaboration
• Integrity
• Grit

Pay

$55,000 - $75,000 plus bonus. The salary range provided is a good-faith estimate based on the position requirements and market data. Actual compensation will depend on factors including experience, qualifications, skills, geographic location, and other job-related considerations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance starting the first day of the month.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day.
• 8 paid holidays per year.