Manager Area Operations & Safety

About the role

Rexel USA is one of the largest distributors of electrical products, data communication, wireless communication and related supplies in the United States. The Manager Area Operations & Safety will oversee the operations of multiple branches within a defined geographic area, including daily branch activity, logistics, safety, profit and loss management, resource management, process adherence, and identifying improvement opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operational activities for multiple branch locations within a defined area
• Collaborate with branch managers to establish and maintain operational budgets
• Develop and recommend short- and long-term objectives for branch operations and office administration
• Implement business strategies and company/department procedures
• Review and audit reports such as direct billing edit reports, customer credits, customer invoices, and vendor credit listings to ensure accuracy and appropriate actions
• Authorize customer credits, assign reason codes, and determine whether returned goods should be added to inventory
• Investigate and resolve pricing problems, discrepancies, and exception invoicing procedures
• Communicate with buyers to resolve past-due credit issues
• Oversee facilities maintenance, including landlord communications and office equipment upkeep
• Manage office supply inventory
• Participate in committees and task forces to improve business processes and explore alternatives to existing methods
• Organize and oversee year-end inventory
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 4+ years of operational experience
• High School diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of the electrical distribution industry, including current market, customers, suppliers, and competitors
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Strong organization and time management skills; detail-oriented with ability to prioritize in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Physical Demands

• Sit: Frequently (21%–50%)
• Walk: Frequently (21%–50%)
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel: Constantly (≥51%)
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Constantly (≥51%)
• Climb or balance: Constantly (≥51%)
• Talk, hear, taste, smell: Constantly (≥51%)

Weight and Force Demands

• Up to 10 pounds: Frequently (21%–50%)
• Up to 25 pounds: Frequently (21%–50%)
• Up to 50 pounds: Occasionally (≤20%)

Working Environment

• Exposure to high noise levels and temperature extremes: Occasionally (≤20%)
• Exposure to electrical hazards and risk of shock: Occasionally (≤20%)
• Handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment: Occasionally (≤20%)
• Travel to offsite locations: Frequently (21%–50%)

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) 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 and HSA Accounts
• Commuter Transit Benefits
• Additional Optional Insurance (e.g., Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Home and Auto Insurance)
• Employee Discount Programs
• Professional Training & Development Programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities