If you are looking for a company who is committed to building a relationship with you, who encourages having fun at work, who is powered by difference, and who is passionate about your future, it's time to apply at Crawford Electric Supply. Known in the electrical distribution industry for being a great place to work and build a career, Crawford prides itself on being a business partner rather than just an electrical supplier to its customers. Everyday Crawford associates provide the best customer experience while at the same time offering the widest variety of electrical products on the market. For the past 30 years, Crawford has built a culture of growth, opportunity, innovative thinking, and stability for its employees by truly living up to the company motto of, "Whatever it Takes!" through our mindset competencies below:
Adapt: Effectively embrace new situations and people
Dare: Appropriately challenge the status quo
Learn: Learn from others, from mistakes, and self-improve
Responsibilities
Oversee the organization's logistics and routing network to ensure processes and procedures are in place and being followed to meet internal and customer needs.
Schedule and assign work to employees, providing necessary materials, equipment, and documents.
Monitor all scheduled daily deliveries and ensure customer time commitments are met.
Monitor and review routing configurations for cost efficiency. Level the dispatch. Create Shipping Manifests.
Constant communication with drivers, warehouse staff, salespersons, and customers.
Identify opportunities reviewing financial reports, profitability, and coordinate with key stakeholders. (P&L)
Augment and manage backhaul program with growth opportunities.
Develop Strategic logistic plans and procedures to meet current needs and future growth.
Monitor and manage logistics overtime budget.
Negotiate and select carriers for transportation fleet.
Work with lease providers for various reports, i.e., mileage and VCR reports
Investigate, respond to, and resolve complaints to provide the final mile experience for the customer.
Maintain, track, and prepare documentation for key metrics, analyze gaps, and create new processes and procedures as needed. Evaluate and assess start times and on dock efficiencies.
Develop and implement revised branch process and strategy on returns, branch transfer logistics / compliance and lost shipment support.
Responsible to hire, train and develop direct reports.
Inspire, lead, and develop transportation associates.
Conduct annual performance reviews and utilize corrective counseling as needed.
Stay updated and ensure compliance with all DOT Regulations.
Responsible for on road and in-house safety for the drivers to reduce injuries and accidents.
Responsible for conducting annual certification of all drivers on delivery methods and give binders to each driver.
Safety methods training. Space and visibility, Daily safety briefings, stationary object training and post-accident/injury evaluations.
Perform Truck Maintenance Inspections
Create and maintain Fleet of vehicles required to provide service.
Manage the loading of trucks and truck routes.
Provide Excellent Customer Service.
Perform annual performance reviews and corrective actions as required.
Perform other related duties as required.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree preferred with emphasis on operations/logistics management and/or equivalent knowledge through job related experience and training.
5 years prior experience managing logistics networks and transportation staff, Union, and Non-Union Drivers
Solid knowledge of contractual bargaining agreement and DOT Regulations is required.
Ability to organize and multi-task.
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications
Strong knowledge of Fleet Maintenance, GPS Tracking, and other logistics technology