Business Operations Specialist (Remote)
Company: Sonepar USA
Location: Portland
Posted on: April 18, 2024
Job Description:
Your next career opportunityAs one of the largest utility
distribution organizations in America, we constantly strive to
bring our best to our customers, suppliers, and fellow associates.
Irby Utilities is uniquely positioned to provide dynamic solutions
to essential utility services impacting our local and broader
communities. This *remote* role is responsible for managing local
interaction with Eclipse, Irby's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
tool, while monitoring Eclipse Queues, sales management tools, and
other software resources. Provide field assistance to assigned
branch locations as needed. Further responsibilities include
monitoring each assigned branch's process-flows to ensure the
branch is current and running efficiently, using Queues,
Dashboards, and Reports to identify areas that need improvement and
work with local branch leadership to close gaps, train associates,
and establish best practices. Responsibilities
- Significant national travel (-40%) for projects, training, and
field support.
Work collaboratively with branches to
assist in improving profitability, productivity, and cash flow by
utilizing various Eclipse Queues, Dashboards, and Tools.Engage
in-person and remote training with associates on efficient and
effective Operations Tool utilization.Provide useful and specific
data to managers to aid in identifying areas of operational
focus.Assist Irby locations onsite as needed with operationally
oriented objectives, including new branch startups, installation of
operations-related resources, and the implementation of new
processes and procedures.Provide regular and ad-hoc Eclipse and
other software training for new employees and existing
employees.Offer Eclipse system support to field teams, including
trouble-shooting access issues, investigating queues, and aiding
new-user setup. Conduct weekly reviews of all assigned branches
utilizing the various tools provided.Identify branches needing
assistance, focusing on areas with the most impact to improve
overall operational efficiency.Effectively partner with local
management and senior leadership to conduct monthly reviews with
branches that require the most attention, including specific action
items to be accomplished with follow-up to review progress. Minimum
QualificationsPrevious experience using the Eclipse/Solar ERP
Platform.Work cooperatively with, train, and provide guidance and
direction. to others; engage in teamwork and build great working
relationships.Excellent verbal and written communications
skills.Maintain documentation for record-keeping.Promptly meet
schedules and deadlines.Strategically plan and organize work.Work
confidentially with discretion.Proficiency utilizing the Microsoft
Office Suite, especially Excel. Preferred QualificationsThree to
five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent
combination of education and experience. Our Competitive ? 401K
Plan, Competitive Medical Plans (medical, dental, and vision), Paid
Vacation and Personal, Paid Sick, Paid Holidays, Flexible Spending
Accounts (Health and Dependent Care), Employee Assistance Program,
Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts, Long-term and Short-term
Disability, and Life Insurance. About Irby Utilities We are powered
by our people. Across our nationwide reach and diversity, we adapt,
dare, and learn as one team while maintaining an open mindset to
optimize our performance. This team approach has helped Irby
customers to succeed since our inception, and our investment in our
people continues to translate into broader achievement - including
a vast array of professional development and growth opportunities.
Irby Utilities is one of the nation's largest utility distribution
companies with over $2 Billion in annual sales and 900 associates
across more than 45 branches. Our ability and readiness to innovate
and collaborate across our industry has fueled our success, and our
approach continues to be one of true partnership with our
customers, vendors, and one another. Irby was a pioneer in the
early days of the electrical business, founded in 1926, and
continues to be an industry leader in philanthropic involvement and
community activity. Irby is also part of the Sonepar family of
operating companies. Sonepar is the world leader in electrical
distribution and consists of the finest locally managed electrical
and industrial distributors. Stay up to date with Irby, follow us
on and . Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Sonepar is an Equal
Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity
in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to their race, color,
creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry,
sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability,
marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic
information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender
identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection
status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable
discharge from military service, and other categories protected by
federal, state or local law. EEO is the Law Applicants and
employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination. To
learn more, Click here. Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination
Provision Sonepar follows Executive Order 11246, including the Pay
Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. To learn more, Click
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Keywords: Sonepar USA, Portland , Business Operations Specialist (Remote), Other , Portland, Oregon
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