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At Crawford, the #1 electrical distributor across Texas and Louisiana, successful associates drive and promote our mindset of Adapt, Dare and Learn. We are focused on building customer centric strategies, inspiring, empowering, and developing our associates who adapt to change and drive and deliver results.

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Crawford is currently seeking a Transportation Supervisor to join their Transportation team.

If you are looking for a company who is committed to building a relationship with you, who encourages having fun at work, who is powered by difference, and who is passionate about your future, it’s time to apply at Crawford Electric Supply. Known in the electrical distribution industry for being a great place to work and build a career, Crawford prides itself on being a business partner rather than just an electrical supplier to its customers. Everyday Crawford associates provide the best customer experience while at the same time offering the widest variety of electrical products on the market. For the past 30 years, Crawford has built a culture of growth, opportunity, innovative thinking, and stability for its employees by striving to be the best in the business and to exceed expectations in the scope of last mile delivery for an electrical distributor.

Crawford is a subsidiary of Sonepar USA.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise activities of the transportation department, dispatch and delivery personnel. Engaged in identifying & routing daily loads, share in the review of loading/unloading, and transporting of merchandise.
• Supervise the drivers/dispatch pertaining to outgoing shipment activity. Work with sales and sales support & personnel to ensure efficient, accurate, and timely customer service.
• Supervise order routing process and inspect loading operations to ensure compliance with shipping specifications, security, and direct movement of shipments.
• Supervise and track maintenance on all equipment (trucks) and suggest/purchase trucking supplies or PPE needed.
• Review productivity standards for the logistics operation and monitor standards through productivity reporting, performance reporting, and status reporting.
• Supervise all delivery/dispatch personnel including, but not limited to staffing recommendations, training, evaluating, monitoring, rewarding, disciplining, and succession planning.
• Train all delivery personnel on applicable business systems, including the use of the system features to improve accuracy and efficiency of all assigned processes. (Innovo Routing)
• Maintain security of merchandise and equipment
• Supervise and maintain safety standards for all delivery & dispatch personnel.
• Supervise all delivery loss prevention programs.
• Optimize Route Schedule to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Review and approve associates time keeping, managing hours and overtime.
• Improve processes and procedures as seen fit while in the role.

QUALIFICATIONS

• College degree with 2 years or more related experience and/or training
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Basic reading, writing and arithmetic skills required.
• PIT proficiency, driving proficiency, and Transportation Safety experience are pluses.
• Manual dexterity required for operating machinery/trucks and handling product.
• Ability to lift to 70 pounds.
• Safety Minded, Service oriented, Customer first attitude.
• Listens well, Supportive and acts as transportation liaison to Managers and Sales team.
• Ability to gain respect of associates by actively leading team in daily operations.
• Teach or ability to train employees.
• Excel proficiency – ability to manipulate data and perform basic calculator/formula functions.
• Ability to learn Eclipse system.

• Experience in Innovo Routing (or similar routing system) is a plus.
• Problem solver, change management supporter.
• Ability to develop other team members.

ENVIRONMENT

• Long and varied hours are required occasionally.
• Ability to work mandatory physical inventory.
• Ability to work in extreme hot or cold environment.
• Ability to work in semi-dusty conditions.

NOTE:   This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and position responsibilities. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent in this position, and nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job description at any time. *Crawford is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Why work for Crawford?

If you are looking for a company who is committed to building a relationship with you, who encourages having fun at work, who is powered by difference, and who is passionate about your future, it’s time to apply at Crawford Electric Supply. Known in the electrical distribution industry for being a great place to work and build a career, Crawford prides itself on being a business partner rather than just an electrical supplier to its customers. Everyday Crawford associates provide the best customer experience while at the same time offering the widest variety of electrical products on the market. For the past 30 years, Crawford has built a culture of growth, opportunity, innovative thinking, and stability for its employees by truly living up to the company motto of, “Whatever it Takes!”  through our mindset competencies below:

Our Competitive Benefits? 

401K Matching, Competitive Medical Plans (medical, dental, and vision), Paid Vacation/Sick time, Paid Holidays, Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care), Employee Assistance Program, Employee Discounts, Long term and Short term disability, Life Insurance, and ample opportunities to learn and grow.

About Crawford

In 1990, Crawford Electric Supply opened its first store in Dallas, TX and began a tradition of excellence. Within five years of opening, the store was ranked #1 in the twin city market. Over the next few years, Crawford grew from just one store of 6 employees with $2 million in sales to 6 locations with $320 million in sales (Dallas, Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Fort Worth, and College Station). Always striving to be the preferred business to business provider of electrical products and solutions, each location rose to the top of their respective markets and continued to expand our footprint. Today, Crawford has grown to 25 locations across Texas and Louisiana with more than 600 associates. We are proud to serve commercial, residential, and industrial markets. Over the last 30 years, Crawford has lived up to and exceeded its motto of, "Whatever it Takes!"

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