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WESCO International

Global B2B distribution and logistics

Director Operations

Operations & LogisticsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-time$139.7k - $192.1k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school degree or equivalent is required.
  • Seven to ten years of operations leadership experience in distribution center facilities.
  • Five or more years managing varied organizational development projects and programs.
  • Three or more years managing varied organizational development projects and programs.
  • A LEAN Yellow Belt certification is required.
  • Ability to apply LEAN methods in a distribution or warehouse environment.
  • Knowledge of business and management principles, including strategic planning and resource allocation.
  • Ability to work with senior management and regional teams.
  • Ability to identify external resources and develop and manage relationships with vendors and other external and internal service providers.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Strong decision-making, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Working knowledge of data analytics and performance and operational metrics.
  • Ability to travel 25% to 50%.

Responsibilities

  • Manage operations to improve operational efficiency and increase productivity.
  • Provide guidance on hiring, developing talent, and managing staff.
  • Lead a team to meet objectives, drive customer excellence plans, set and manage performance targets, and manage employee performance.
  • Drive LEAN methodologies to improve efficiency, productivity, and quality.
  • Provide strategic and tactical leadership to achieve corporate goals.
  • Develop annual business plans and identify key activities and priorities.
  • Implement and communicate operational strategies and solutions consistent with business plans.
  • Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures, policies, internal audit controls, Sarbanes-Oxley controls, and business management quality system planning.
  • Partner with inventory leaders to meet regional inventory needs and goals.
  • Set and monitor operational budgets.
  • Provide guidance to ensure business continuity and recovery plans are met.
  • Ensure operational policies and procedures are appropriate to the business.

Desired Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree is preferred.

About the Company

WESCO International

Global B2B distribution and logistics

Wesco International is a large B2B distributor and logistics provider that moves electrical, industrial, and communications products to customers such as electrical contractors, data centers, and government agencies. It sources products from thousands of manufacturers and offers procurement, warehousing, distribution, and supply chain management services through a global network of about 800 branches and facilities in nearly 50 countries. The company differentiates itself by offering a wide product range at scale with end-to-end supply chain services that support customers across industrial, utility, and government markets. Its goal is to be a reliable partner for customers’ procurement and logistics needs by delivering comprehensive worldwide distribution and supply chain solutions.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Pittsburgh, PA
Founded
1922

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