Emser Tile Work Values

Daily Duties at Emser Tile:

Hired to rebuild and manage the day to day operations of a tile wholesaler. Primary responsibility was establishing an effective mechanism to control the inventory. Monthly sales were $600,000 to $800,000 per month at a 40% margin. Daily responsibilities included inbound and outbound traffic, budget accountability including profit margins and management of variable expenses, team leader in customer service, controlling $600,000 in inventory through cycle counts and audits, running the day to day warehouse operation, and hiring and firing employees for the largest tile wholesaler in the west. Due to nature of role, dual reporting structure included reporting to the Regional Manager of Operations and the Denver Branch Manager. Inherited a team with morale problems due to lack of clear responsibilities and understanding of how their individual roles impacted the bottom line of the branch. Team consisted of Customer Service Manager and Warehouse Manager plus their individual teams. Enhanced the corporate inventory system to allow for mid-term checkpoints in preparation of quarterly audits to allow for corrections to be made proactively rather than reactively. Branch operational success and individuals compensations were measured on the outcome of quarterly audits. Reduced the variance in audits from $20,000 to $400 during my tenure, receiving the highest audit rating in the company. Prior to my taking over the Denver operations, the previous four audits were failed. Under my management, the branch did not fail any audits. Developed a planning system to ensure that inventory always satisfied the needs of our bigger customers and our best selling items. At the time of my departure the Denver branch had become the model for other locations to follow.

What they like about Emser Tile:

Working in an organization that is technologically advanced, creative, and innovative is critical in your assessment of hiring companies. Less important to you are stability of the organization, the length of time an organization has been in business, and the business' plans for the future. You prefer a fast-moving company that will take risks to achieve its goals and objectives. The length of time the company has been in business is irrelevant. Maintaining status quo is unnecessary. You thrive on change, uncertainty and the upside of potential business risks, especially those associated with innovation. Stability for the long haul is not nearly as important as is working in an atmosphere that is charged with a sense of urgency and constant change.

Tags

Transportation, Distribution, Operations, FDA, Scheduling, Training, Consultant, Manufacturing, Manager, Shipping, Receiving, Logistics, Cryogenics, Airgas, Hiring, Firing, Payroll, PMI, JD Edwards, Microsoft, Trainer, Warehouse, Forklift, Courier, Cash Handling, Maintenance, Inventory Specialist, Cycle Counts, Bay Location Audits, Internal Audits, FDA Audits, DOT Audits

Skills

P&L responsibilities, Presentation, Ecommerce Strategy and digital marketing channels optimization - SEO, SEM, email, affiliates - for high-profile accounts., Technology Solutions, Sales Support, Software Implementation, Requirements Analysis & Specification, Leadership , SELT(Safety Leadership) Air Liquide, Root Causal Analysis, FDA Trained, HM 126 Training, Union Driver Manager, OS&D Manager at Houg, Forklift, On Site Manager, Computer , AS400, Cycle Counts, Audit, Hiring/Firing, Budget Responsibilities, JD Edwards Software, Budget Management

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