Operations Improvement Associate

Be part of something bigger.

At Codale Electric, we’re proud of the role we’ve played in projects like the new Salt Lake Airport, the Las Vegas Raiders stadium and Soleil Lofts, as well as our role in housing, commercial, and industrial projects of every size throughout the Intermountain West. We strive to be the best wholesale distributor in the area and invite you to be part of building the future.

Main purpose of the job 

The Operations Improvement Associate supports day-to-day continuous improvement and operational excellence activities across the business. The role monitors operational queues, researches and resolves transaction exceptions, maintains inventory and warehouse system data, supports standardized processes, reporting, documentation, and training, and completes assigned billing and administrative activities.

Key Responsibilities 

This role works with branches, warehouses, Sales, Finance, Shared Services, customers, vendors, carriers, and IT to research and resolve operational issues, keep critical processes moving, and improve consistency. The Associate completes assigned queue, transaction, inventory, warehouse-system, returns, access, billing, documentation, reporting, and training activities; identifies recurring issues and improvement opportunities; supports implementation of practical solutions; and escalates complex or systemic concerns.

Minimum work experience requirements:

• 2–4 years of experience in operations, warehouse, inventory control, billing, customer service, or a related process-support role preferred.

• Experience researching transaction issues, validating data, and working in an ERP or warehouse system preferred.

• Experience creating process documentation or delivering user training is a plus.

Minimum education requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field preferred.

• Exposure to Lean or continuous improvement methods such as 5S, PDCA, or root-cause analysis preferred.

Other skills/experience desired:

• Strong analytical, research, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills

• High attention to detail, accuracy, documentation, and auditability

• Clear and professional written and verbal communication

• Ability to organize competing priorities, meet deadlines, and follow through on open items

• Ability to work cross-functionally with Warehouse, Sales, Finance, Shared Services, vendors, carriers, and IT

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft 365 applications; ability to learn ERP, warehouse, freight, and customer portal systems

• Customer-service mindset and sound judgment regarding when to resolve, escalate, or redirect an issue

Why work for Codale Electric Supply?

It feels good to drive down the road and say, “I played a part in that.” You can be part of a wide array of projects, no matter your role at Codale. Successful team members at Codale demonstrate integrity, a commitment to excellence and a desire to be the best warehouse employee, delivery driver, office support staff or salesperson. Each day presents opportunities to strive for improvement, to build customer relationships and to build your skills and accomplishments. You can build a long-term career at Codale.

401K Plan, Competitive Medical Plans (medical, dental, and vision), Paid Vacation, Paid Sick, Paid Personal, Paid Holidays, Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care), Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Life Insurance and a Definitive Career Path.

About Codale Electric and Sonepar USA

Founded in 1975 by Dale P. Holt, Codale Electric Supply started with only five employees before becoming one of the most innovative and fastest-growing electrical supply distributors in the nation. Today, we are headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah and currently have branch locations in the western United States. Even though we have quite a presence in Utah, Nevada, and Wyoming, we've declared that we will not rest until we can help provide contractors throughout the nation with the supplies that they need. 

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