Wire Center Manager

Wire Center Manager

Your career grows here. At Echo Electric, a brand owned by Sonepar, we are a leader in electrical distribution. Echo Electric represents over $1.2 billion in sales covering Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio, Nebraska, and Southern South Dakota. As part of Sonepar, the worldwide leader in electrical distribution, we have a global reach that allows us to offer excellent benefits and develop innovative solutions, while maintaining our strong local roots and close-knit culture. We empower our associates to contribute to our success by adopting the adapt, dare, learn mindset adapt to new situations and people, dare to appropriately challenge the status quo, and learn from others and our own experiences. Our 5 legacy brands known as Holt, PEPCO, Richards, and Springfield Electric have become one brand moving forward with a shared culture, strategy, and vision. We are now going to the market under one bold new brand, Echo Electric.

The Wire Center Manager is responsible for the management of the warehouse and delivery operations of the Wire Center, assuring that such activities are conducted in accordance with the policies and practices of Echo Electric and in a manner that achieves customer satisfaction and maximizes productivity and profitability. The Wire Center Manager is also responsible for evaluating and identifying process improvements to enhance the overall operation of the Wire Center.

We are looking for associates who :

• Directs and coordinates Wire Center functions and team to assure that they efficiently and effectively provide services required in a manner that promotes quality customer service.
• Manages the movement of wire into and out of inventory. Approves all modifications to inventory. Coordinates inventory audit process.
• Oversee the coordination of inventory preparation and warehouse cleanliness in conjunction with the warehouse manager.
• Coordinates cycle inventory counts with RF system.
• Coordinates & prioritizes the daily cut orders received in order to meet customer demands, identifying the most appropriate & cost-effective delivery method (via internal transfer system or 3rd party shipping vendor).
• Monitors and controls defective merchandise and returns in order to reduce related inventory costs.
• Reviews and coordinates orders received with appropriate sales associate or ticket writers to assure when wire is required & to confirm cut details; communicates deadline & shipping concerns when customer demands become challenging.
• Uses appropriate forms of written communication both internally & externally.
• Maintains a working knowledge of required software applications and utilizes software for appropriate means of communication.
• Resolves customer concerns.

What you bring :

What we offer :

We're the world's number one distributor of electrical products, solutions and related services. Echo Electric is owned by Sonepar, a global company with over 500 locations nationwide. Whether you grow at one of our local Opcos or at one in another region, we want you to grow with us! All associates are regularly trained and we value promoting from within when possible.

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