Branch Manager - North Little Rock, United States - Cherbmi

Description

** Branch Manager**

**Job Category****:** Operations **Requisition Number****:** BRANC007087 Showing 1 location **Job Details**

**Description**

GMS is the leading North American distributor of gypsum wallboard, acoustical ceiling products and other specialty building materials. Founded in 1971, GMS now operates a network of more than 250 distribution centers nationwide. For more information about GMS, visit or any one of our subsidiary company websites.

**Duties & Responsibilities:**

**Contribution/Net Profit**

Meets or exceeds the profit goals for the yard

Maximizes opportunities for improving net profit and develops ways to correct negative trends

Pro-active about solving negative variances

**Sales**

Maintains key relationships with customers

Analyzes customers for maximum profit performance

Negotiates customers pricing and communicates with new customers

Develops new customers and follows up on sales leads

Assists credit with overdue accounts receivables

Sets COD pricing & determines appropriate pricing parameters for yard

Provides phone quotations

**Customer Service**

Responsible for post stock audit program

Communicates audit results to customers

Responsible for triple count and job completer programs

Resolves customer complaints about stocking quality and product quality

**Inventory**

Negotiates with vendors; orders board & materials within general company purchasing guidelines

Responsible for maintaining appropriate inventory levels in the yard; controls shrinkage

Processes POs and receiving papers accurately and on time

Overall responsibility for inter office procedures

Maintains accurate location records in computer

Oversees monthly cycle counting procedure

**Sales Orders**

Responsible for accurate input and confirmation of sales orders, jobs information and related reports which support sales order entry process

Approves all credit memos and return authorizations

**Dispatch**

Ensures that yards staffing will meet delivery needs

Schedules crews appropriately

Maintains accurate timely stocker payroll

Overall responsibility for managing variable expenses within budgeted targets

**Equipment**

Maintain proper maintenance and equipment protection program

Understand and plan for equipment depreciation

Ensures equipment is maintained to company operating standards

**Human Resources**

Conducts monthly meetings (1. Safety, 2. Product Knowledge, 3. General Operational Meetings)

Primary responsibility for the selection of workers and managing employee turnover

Maintains performance logs and conducts performance reviews

Coaches, counsels and takes disciplinary action if appropriate

Oversees orientation and training of non-stocking employees

Resolves employee relations problems

Investigates all accidents and injuries thoroughly

**Yard Safety**

Overall responsibility for yard safety, cleanliness and injury/accident prevention

Responsible for overseeing and enforcing safety programs and procedures

**Administration**

Responsible for accurate, timely new hire paperwork

Prepares yards annual budget and operating objectives

Responsible for yard security

Responsible for approving month-end closure procedure

Responsible for daily bank deposit

Purchases yard supplies

**REQUIREMENTS:**

Demonstrated ability to manage a profit-making operation by setting and meeting goals

Demonstrated ability to plan toward achieving goals

Knowledge of distribution business

Analytical skills to analyze problems

High energy level to work an average of nine hours a day

Ability to attract, develop and retain staff

Demonstrated effective interpersonal and management skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Bachelors degree in Business Administration or related area

**Company Benefits:**

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance

401k

Paid holidays & vacation days

Competitive compensation

Launch your career with a national building materials distributor and discover opportunities for growth and advancement. Our people have the independence and authority to make a difference. We invest in relationships, and every person is important. Our highest priority is serving others. We passionately pursue a safe work environment along with a relentless focus on operational excellence. We believe you can never go wrong doing the right thing.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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