Branch Operations Manager - TIle

SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for the day to day operational functions and inventory management of the branch. The Branch Operations Manager (BOM) must ensure that customer service, inside sales, and sales support functions are provided at the highest level, all while maintaining 100% compliance with FTI policies, procedures, and guidelines. The BOM is responsible, with the Branch Manager, to ensure that the branch financial goals are met.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for sales functions including: Developing, maintaining, and growing walk-in customer relationships and purchases, implement upselling (mix) and add-on selling techniques with all branch customers, and post sales follow up activities
• Responsible for inventory management functions including: Cycle counts and results, Inventory accuracy and adjustments, full physical inventories, maintain warehouse stocking profile, returns to vendor, sample policy enforcement & write-offs, and discontinued inventory process.
• Responsible for logistics functions including: Freight policy enforcement, processing freight payments, and freight cost control.
• Responsible for the showroom area, including: cleanliness, sample inventory, literature, and facility equipment maintenance management.
• Responsible for customer service including: Order entry & accuracy crosscheck, paperwork and processing, showroom and contractor area service, new part & account set up, invoicing, ensure pricing accuracy and rules are followed, and vendor credits.
• Responsible for the warehouse including: Safety (acts as Branch Safety Program Coordinator to ensure that all company safety guidelines and measures are adhered to) and processing inbound and outbound shipments & returns.
• Responsible for the maintenance of the OSHA files.
• Responsible for purchasing functions including: Purchasing and receiving from NDC and non FTI vendors (including application of min/max philosophy to keep Branch Inventory Valuation within targeted range), branch transfers, and reviewing backorders.
• Responsible for credit functions including: Enforcing company credit policies, processing customer credit applications, weekly collection calls, and on account payments.
• Responsible for cash handling including: All cash receipts, daily bank deposits, and petty cash fund.
• Responsible for Human Resource functions including: Weekly payroll reporting, forward HR info to direct reports, positive work environment, involved with hiring and interviewing process, and manage overtime needs and budget
• Responsible for organizing in-house events including: Customer Appreciation Events and Vendor Seminars
• Responsible for payment processing functions (EPMX)
• Additional duties as assigned
  
  
  

Miscellaneous Duties:

• Review, and propose opportunities to improve, financial, and operational performance with Branch Manager
• Maintain full knowledge and understanding of Florida Tile catalog of products and ancillary products offered by the company for selling, training, and customer resource purposes
• Perform employee training including forklift training and SAP training
• Perform warehouse and showroom duties as needed
• Perform all other business functions as directed by Branch Manager
• Additional duties as assigned
  
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be proficient in Word, Outlook, and Excel
• SAP experience a plus
• Must be able to obtain complete knowledge of all Florida Tile products
• Must be able to perform all functions in the warehouse when needed including, but not limited to, driving a forklift, loading and unloading trucks, operating a pallet jack, and lifting up to 50 pounds repetitively
• Ability to meet deadlines and schedules with little supervision
• Flooring or tile industry experience a plus
• Associates degree or higher preferred
• Operational and logistical experience is a plus
  
  
  

Florida Tile provides an array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our comprehensive benefit program includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life and AD&D
• 401(k) Retirement Plan and Employer Provided 401(k) Matching
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
  
  
  

Florida Tile is committed to treating people fairly and respectfully, we are committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity in the people we hire, the manner in which they are trained, their selections for promotions and transfer, and in all other aspects of employment. Your ability and performance are the keys to your success here at Florida Tile, regardless of your age, race, color, marital status, sexual orientation, sex, religion, creed national origin, political ideology, veteran status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability unrelated to the ability to perform the job, in accordance with applicable law.