Inventory Recovery Manager

There’s a Place for You at Crawford Electric Supply.

A career at Crawford Electric Supply is more than a job. You’re investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. Crawford Electric Supply offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building – you can find it here. We operate throughout the southeast region of the United States, and are part of the Sonepar group, the world’s #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe.

Being “Powered by Difference” means we respect and value diverse perspectives. Crawford Electric Supply we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career. 

It’s time to energize your future!  Don’t miss out on this electrifying opportunity – apply today! Stay connected with us – follow our journey, job openings, and latest news on LinkedIn and Facebook.

Inventory Recovery Manager

Location: Houston, TX

Job type: Full time

Role Summary:

Mitigate the financial impact of inventory loss across the organization.

What You’ll Do

• Monitor and validate all inventory adjustments including proper coding & root cause analysis. Train associates as necessary to avoid future errors.
• Mitigate incremental obsolescence reserve by proactively managing aging inventory. Determine effective secondary cost recovery measures where necessary.
• Act as primary point of contact for all disposal/sale/auction of fully reserved inventory including proper documentation, internal control & compliance
• Manage and standardize scrap wire process; collection, security & disposal
• Manage cycle count program including achievement of annual key metrics
• Identify any transactions causing large inventory fluctuations, validate and address root cause where applicable
• Manage a team of up to four associates to accomplish the above objectives across Crawford’s 60+ branches.
• Provide one-on-one and group training sessions on warehouse processes as needed
• Collaborate across departments and with other operational managers to drive optimal productivity
• Demonstrate the ability to build solid and trusting relationships with Crawford’s warehouse management and personnel

What You Bring

• A Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university; or one to two years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Five+ years’ of relevant experience; inventory recovery, electrical supply, etc.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. 
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and to the general public.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Learn More About Us 

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Learn more about Crawford: https://www.crawfordelectricsupply.com/about

Crawford is part of the Sonepar family of brands: https://www.soneparusa.com/us-en/about-us  

Crawford is a subsidiary of Sonepar USA. #LI-ED1

What We Offer You

We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:

We’re proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.

Ready to join the fun? Apply today and become part of the Crawford Crew – where we work hard, laugh often, and always have a spark to share! 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 

Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

Sonepar and our family of brands are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please call 843-745-2420 or email recruiting@sonepar-us.com.

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Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination. 

Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision 
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