Warehouse Manager

For more than a century, Electrozad has been Ontario’s trusted electrical distributor—delivering reliable products, services and solutions for commercial, industrial, and contractor applications.

Sesco (founded 1922) established a strong presence across Central & Eastern Ontario, while Electrozad (founded 1955) became the leading supplier in Southwestern Ontario. From day one, both shared a commitment to quality, reliability and complete electrical & automation solutions.

We are a proud member of the Sonepar Group, the world's largest privately-held electrical distributor. The Sonepar Group is present in more than 40 countries with over 45,000 employees. In Canada, we are represented by 6 locally managed electrical and industrial distributors and have over 110 locations with coverage in 9 provinces.

What’s In It For You?

• You will be joining a market leader with over 40 years of experience to help you elevate your potential.
• You will be working for the world's #1 privately held business to business distributor of electrical products and related solutions.
• A chance to get involved in the forever growing electrical industry.
• We house the largest inventory to better service our customers and deliver on sales commitments.
• An opportunity for career development across many business departments within our organization.

Job Summary

The Warehouse Manager is responsible for the direct management and handling of all warehousing and distribution functions at the organization's warehouse facilities. This includes accountability for inbound and outbound freight, as well as adherence to legislative, safety, and organizational policies and procedures. The Warehouse Manager will accomplish effective logistical oversight through strong leadership and decision-making skills. This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of the organization. It is expected that the employee demonstrates behaviour consistent with our core values and supports our strategic plan.

Job Duties

• Day to day operational management and direction of our warehouse and delivery team.

• Continual review and improvement of processes and procedures related to material movement, in collaboration with sales and purchasing management.

• Plan warehouse layout and space requirements in order to improve the efficiency and effective flow of inventory, accuracy of customer shipments and inventory levels and to achieve full warehouse optimization.

• Manage an annual maintenance budget and assist with a capital investment plan for warehousing functions and premises and fleet maintenance across the Windsor operation.

• Supervise a team of warehouse employees, including hiring, delegation, training, coaching, performance evaluation and disciplinary actions.

• Analyse departmental operations, identify areas requiring improvement and implement appropriate operational changes, as mutually agreed upon.

• Maintain appropriate and complete documentation regarding regulated products and hazardous materials.

• Coordinate activities by setting priorities, scheduling & delegating work assignments accordingly.

• Develop strategic performance metrics and targets that are consistent with company goals.

• Ensure employees have clear goals and are aware of expectations.

• Ensure that all employees comply with company policies, procedures, and ethical standards.

• Handle internal and external customer complaints and comments as related to warehouse and delivery operations.

• Translate strategic goals into practical actions.

• Other duties as required by the organization.

Requirements

• University degree in business, with a focus on manufacturing, warehousing, transportation, supply chain management, inventory control, or materials management, preferred

• (5) years of direct work experience in a warehouse management function or supply chain management position.

• Direct working knowledge of operations, warehouse management, and transportation management.

• Direct knowledge of WHMIS and other safety systems.

• Familiar with enterprise-level track-and-trace systems, as well as implementation experience.

• Experience with radio frequency ID systems (RFID), bar code systems, and electronic data interchange (EDI) may be required.

• Strong knowledge of Epicor Eclipse, as well as Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Experience in managing third-party logistics providers.

• Strong knowledge of warehouse documentation, with good writing skills.

• Ability to interpret and act upon complex instructions.

• Solid project management skills are essential.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Good financial and business awareness.

• Strong written and verbal skills to communicate with all levels of the organization and its executive team.

• Strong quantitative and critical thinking skills.

• Team leadership and teambuilding abilities.

• Excellent conflict resolution skills, diplomacy, and tact.

• Persuasive, motivational, and persistent.

• Excellent planning and resource allocation skills.

Benefits & Perks:

We offer a competitive salary, plus a full set of benefits, including:

• Flexible benefits program allowing you to choose from options that best fit you and your dependents’ needs. Benefit options include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Spending Account & RRSP matching.
• Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts and a career path.
• Regardless of your benefits program, you will receive company paid Life Insurance, and employee paid disability.

More information on Electrozad:

Sonepar places the planet and diversity and inclusion at the core of its vision driving our business ethos.

Today, Sonepar is the leading distributor of energy-efficient products, pioneering the energy transition and making sustainability a priority. At Sonepar, we firmly believe that every action is crucial in safeguarding the environment, driving our commitment to a more sustainable future. We have accelerated our own transition to efficient generation and use of electrical energy across our business and champion the innovation of sustainable solutions in the market.

Sonepar has been recognized as a Diversity Leader by the Financial Times’ 2024 Diversity Leaders ranking and was awarded GEEIS Certification in 2022. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming submissions from all candidates. We believe in creating a work environment where everyone can feel safe, use their voice, and know that they belong. Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) is a central focus of our global, strategic impact plan. We value diversity and inclusion in the workplace because it allows us to better meet the needs of the communities we serve. It helps us foster greater creativity, breadth of experience, and it’s essential to our success as an organization. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, ethnic or national origin, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, neurodiversity, disability status, gender identity, veteran status or any other aspect which makes them unique are encouraged to apply.

Sonepar is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes submissions from all candidates. Accommodation is available to all applicants upon request. If selected for an interview, please advise the Sonepar representative of your accommodation needs at that time. We will work with all applicants to accommodate their accessibility needs.

Next steps:

We are interested in knowing more about you. Start an exciting new career and enjoy a number of benefits by applying online. While we are very grateful for your interest in joining the team, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.