Independent Electric Supply, Inc. (IES) opened in 1976 with ten employees to serve electrical contractors working in the high-tech aerospace industry. Today, IES operates 16 electrical supply branches in the Northern California area, San Francisco Bay area, Central Valley, Central Coast and 7 locations throughout Arizona. IES focuses on traditional electrical supply with dedicated specialists in lighting, switchgear, wire management, tool & safety, renewable energy and enhance logistics solutions to meet specific customer needs. Employing more than 525 people and managing over 1 million square feet of warehouse space, IES is one of the strongest electrical distributors in the markets we serve.In August 2011, IES was acquired by Sonepar USA consisting of the finest locally managed electrical and industrial distributors throughout the United States. Sonepar is the world leader in electrical distribution.SummaryPlan, organize, supervise and participate in the operations and activities of the CDC; train, assign, supervise and evaluate assigned staff. Essential FunctionsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Plan, organize, supervise and participate in daily warehouse operation and activities, including the receipt, documentation, storage, safety and distribution of equipment and supplies and maintenance of
Train, motivate, supervise, monitor and evaluate the performance of assigned warehouse employees; assign workloads to warehouse workers and maintain personnel structure and staffing levels.
Receive, unpack, pack, load, issue, store and deliver materials, supplies or equipment to other departments; complete packing slips for shipments as
Pick, pack and prepare orders for delivery; load vehicles; Supervise and oversee auditing of orders. Audit orders when needed or assigned.
Supervise the processing of requisitions and requests to invoice for reimbursements of warehouse codes; complete requisitions for needed materials to assure adequate stock
Prepare and maintain a variety of records and logs and prepare reports as required; maintain inventory of items in the warehouse; file records as required;
Monitor automated warehousing system; operate a computer to enter data, correct errors and control key screens as
Operate and demonstrate use of specialized warehouse equipment as necessary; assure proper and routine maintenance and servicing of warehouse vehicles and equipment.
Observe health and safety regulations; maintain warehouse in a clean, safe and orderly
Assist management in establishing warehouse standards and
Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibility, work environment and physical demands* This position has supervisory responsibility for the warehouse associates.* This job operates in a professional warehouse environment with some outdoor exposure during the workday. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines, and standard warehouse equipment such as hand trucks, box cutters and tape dispensers.* The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move objects up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move objects that weigh more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Required Skills
Knowledge and/or Abilities RequiredKnowledge of:
Warehousing and stock control methods and
Methods of receiving, inspecting and issuing
Materials, equipment and supplies used in an electrical distribution warehouse.
Operation of a forklift and other assigned vehicle and
Warehouse operations, procedures, equipment and
Space utilization and inventory
Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and
Health and safety
Record-keeping
Inventory methods and
Principles and practices of training and providing work
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Ability to:
Plan, organize, supervise and participate in the operations and activities of the Warehouse.
Train, supervise and evaluate
Utilize space efficiently and
Maintain
Communicate effectively both orally and in
Operate warehouse vehicles, machines and
Receive, issue, store and return warehouse stock and
Lift, move, sort and store
Learn to operate a computer terminal and warehouse-related
Work independently with little
Observe health and safety
Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and
Work overtime when needed.
Required Experience
Qualifications and Education RequirementsHigh School Diploma or equivalent, Associates Degree preferred; a minimum of three years of experience in warehouse supervision; or Equivalent combination of Education and Experience. Valid California Driver's License required
