Executive Assistant
RS Group job in Fort Worth, TX
Across the industrial design, manufacturing and maintenance worlds, we're the digital destination for product and service solutions to help our customers with the maintenance, repair and operation of their businesses. We provide global access to an unrivalled range of over 750,000 stocked industrial products. Each day our team of experts deliver solutions to resolve our customer's challenges across design, procurement, inventory and maintenance. We consistently strive to deliver the best possible service to all of our customers and challenge ourselves to provide a seamless procurement experience.
We are one team. We deliver brilliantly. We do the right thing. We make every day better. These are our values. They unite our c.9,000 global colleagues and differentiate us from our competition. They are a mix of how we work today and how we must step up for the future. Most importantly, it is one set of values shaped by our people, for our people.
Together, we can make great things happen. Aim for amazing and beyond.
About the Role
Role Purpose
Responsible for providing support to top-level Directors. Manages calls, schedules, appointment coordination, documents, and file control. Organizes and coordinates travel for the executive team.
Key Responsibilities
Provide support to directors within the company.
Schedule and coordinate appointments related to the executive team.
Follow up on personal matters for the VP Latam.
Organize travel.
Manage directors' calls, schedule and coordinate appointments, handle documents, and attend to company clients.
Responsible for secretarial work in the office, department, or company group.
Assist in preparing special reports or presentations.
Organize executive team travel (flights, expense verification, etc.) and coordinate airport logistics for group visits.
Answer phone calls and take notes of internal or external messages; assist other secretaries when necessary and handle more complex tasks.
Transcribe, type, format, and verify texts such as correspondence, invoices, contracts, meeting minutes, reports, speeches, and presentations using text editors, spreadsheets, and graphics.
Request and deliver corporate cards and business cards.
Guide, develop, and support less experienced secretaries.
Perform other administrative tasks such as preparing documents and presentations, selecting and responding to correspondence and calls, drafting letters and official documents, organizing and participating in meetings, taking notes, and distributing minutes.
Essential Skills & Experience
Experience: 2-5 years or more
Areas: Administration and Finance
Programs: Fundamentals of Accounting and Finance / Fundamentals of Administration / Accounting and Financial Software / Payroll and Social Benefits / Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Psychometric: Social Maturity, Innovation, Teamwork, Attention to Detail and Quality Results, Quality Focus, Results Focus, Logical and Analytical Problem Solving, Organization, Service Orientation, Interpersonal Relationships, Oral Communication
Ability to work in a changing environment with a wide variety of tasks. Must be able to react actively and quickly.
Must be direct and respond with authority, showing initiative and drive for results, overcoming difficulties as needed.
Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
Concur experience preferred.
Org Structure
Reporting directly to the VP of LATAM with a dotted line to Executive Services Support Manager
Equal Employment Opportunity
RS Americas is an equal opportunity employer and maintains policies and practices that are designed to prevent and prohibit unlawful discrimination against any qualified employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, military/veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other unlawful classification to the extent protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination applies to all employment practices, including hiring, compensation, benefits, promotion, training and termination. Employees who engage in unlawful discrimination will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
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Delivery Planner Job Details | RS Group
RS Group job in Fort Worth, TX
Across the industrial design, manufacturing and maintenance worlds, we're the digital destination for product and service solutions to help our customers with the maintenance, repair and operation of their businesses. We provide global access to an unrivalled range of over 750,000 stocked industrial products. Each day our team of experts deliver solutions to resolve our customer's challenges across design, procurement, inventory and maintenance. We consistently strive to deliver the best possible service to all of our customers and challenge ourselves to provide a seamless procurement experience.
We are one team. We deliver brilliantly. We do the right thing. We make every day better. These are our values. They unite our c.9,000 global colleagues and differentiate us from our competition. They are a mix of how we work today and how we must step up for the future. Most importantly, it is one set of values shaped by our people, for our people.
Together, we can make great things happen. Aim for amazing and beyond.
About the Role
Role Purpose
You will manage the daily operations of the Delivery Planning function including purchase order delivery management and customer demand purchase order execution. You will have direct responsibility for managing Supply Chain's service strategies while maximizing process efficiencies and functional productivity.
Key Responsibilities
* Ensure stock availability by using proper planning policies and service strategies.
* Identify service opportunities that enhance the customer experience and ensure on-time delivery performance to customers and from supplier partners.
* Sustain market leading service levels that leverage automated solutions for scalability of real-time purchase order delivery information from Supplier Partners.
* Manage the review, approval, and release of purchase orders as it relates to the supply planning activity.
* Review MRP planning exception reports weekly and acts to pull-in, push-out or cancel excessive scheduled receipts with supplier where appropriate.
* Work together with Sales and Suppliers to execute order expedites.
* Acknowledge purchase orders and updates delivery information in SAP system
* Proactively communicate delivery issues in a manner to support and improve customer experience
* Participate in company training programs when applicable.
* Perform other duties related to delivery management or non-inventory related tasks as assigned by Supply Chain Management
Essential Skills & Experience
* 1+ years in a supply chain, operations or customer service-related role.
* Exhibits strong customer service and is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.
* Can effectively communicate (verbal, written and listening).
* Must have strong teamwork and organizational skills
* Managing through systems by implementing best practices.
* Knows how to set priorities and can quickly zero in on what is critical.
* Set's objectives and goals through effective planning and accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks/projects.
Desirable Skills & Experience
* Bachelor's degree in business or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
* 2+ years of customer services experience in a highly transactional and demanding environment.
Equal Employment Opportunity
RS Americas is an equal opportunity employer and maintains policies and practices that are designed to prevent and prohibit unlawful discrimination against any qualified employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, military/veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other unlawful classification to the extent protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination applies to all employment practices, including hiring, compensation, benefits, promotion, training and termination. Employees who engage in unlawful discrimination will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
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Key Accounts Executive
Dallas, TX job
BUILD A BETTER CAREER WITH MSC Serving customers and our community starts with the best people doing their best work. That is precisely what we have created at MSC Industrial Supply Co. We are a leading North American distributor of metalworking and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO), products and services. We offer more than 2 million products and have over 80 years of experience across dozens of industries. We aim to execute our Built to Make You Better brand promise for all our stakeholders, including our associates.
Requisition ID :19507
Employment Type :Full Time
Job Category :Sales
Work Location :Dallas, TX
BRIEF POSITION SUMMARY:
The Key Accounts Executive is responsible for driving sales growth by expanding relationships with existing customers and identifying cross-sell and upsell opportunities within key account locations. Managing portfolios with potential revenues ranging from $25K to $250K, the role emphasizes exceptional account management, collaboration, and execution of strategic sales strategies to acquire, develop, and retain clients in designated territories. Responsibilities include expanding sales through new account acquisition, deepening product penetration with a focus on VMI accounts, and delivering on-site service and comprehensive account management to maximize customer retention and sustainable growth.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Build and strengthen relationships with customers at both functional and executive levels to ensure retention, satisfaction, and alignment with current and future needs.
* Develop and execute strategies to deepen penetration within accounts, expand revenue opportunities, and achieve sales and retention targets.
* Serve as a trusted advisor by delivering tailored, value-driven solutions that address customer priorities.
* Lead the implementation of major company programs and initiatives within assigned accounts.
* Process orders, scan and verify incoming shipments, stock inventory, and manage returns to ensure accuracy and smooth daily operations.
* Leverage CRM and account management systems to track sales activity, analyze trends, and ensure accurate forecasting and reporting.
* Partner with internal teams to deliver operational excellence and exceed customer expectations through strong service orientation and follow-up.
* Drive the setup and optimization of vending and VMI services at new or existing account locations.
* Collaborate with sales management to design competitive pricing strategies for non-contract customers.
* Monitor market trends, competitors, and emerging technologies to provide customers with forward-looking solutions.
* Prepare and submit timely, accurate sales reports that ensure alignment with management expectations.
* Secures and submits customer orders for processing utilizing ordering technology.
* Contribute to a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability that reflects company values.
* Participate in cross-functional projects and initiatives to support broader organizational goals.
QUALIFICATIONS
What You Need:
* High school diploma or GED required; 2-4 year college degree preferred.
* 2-3 years of outside direct sales/service experience preferred but not required.
* Industry experience (e.g., fasteners, chemicals, industrial maintenance supplies, electrical, food processing, manufacturing) preferred.
* Strong technical aptitude with ability to read and analyze technical materials.
* Demonstrated ability to resolve problems, develop action plans, and drive results.
* Excellent communication, presentation, listening, and relationship-building skills.
* Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and email; able to adapt to PC-based order systems and handheld scanning devices.
* Strong organizational, time management, and basic math skills.
* High degree of integrity and ability to build long-term customer relationships.
* Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and insurance as required by state law.
* Ability to work from a home office with personal computer and internet access.
Bonus Points If You Have:
* Industrial or manufacturing segment experience preferred
Other Requirements:
* A valid driver's license may be required.
* Capable of driving up to several hours per day to customer location(s) within an assigned territory or region is required
* Job requires visitation of customer sites, which have varying environments/conditions, layouts, and accessibility.
* Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks (walking, bending, standing for long periods).
* Willingness to comply with customer safety and PPE protocols.
* This position may require access to International Traffic in Arms Regulations Information ("ITAR") and/or Controlled Unclassified Information ("CUI")
* INDICATES ESSENTIAL DUTIES
To perform this job successfully an associate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of knowledge, experience level and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Compensation starting at $64540 - $101420 depending on experience (Base + Commissions included in this range)
The salary range represented is based on similar roles in comparable industries, and the cost of labor in respective cities. Actual compensation is based on the candidates relevant experience, education requirements and peer pay equity. The Company reserves the right to modify the range as market conditions change.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for this position at this time.
This job posting will remain open for a minimum of 7 business days from the original posting date or longer as needed to fill the position.
WHY MSC?
People. Collaboration. Insight. That's how you build something that works. Built on a foundation of trust, MSC works side by side with our customers to help them drive business results. With more than one million product offerings and 80+ years of experience across industries, MSC strives to help our customers achieve greater productivity, profitability, and growth through inventory management and other innovative supply chain solutions. We care about our associates and have programs in place to help our 6,500+ team members achieve their potential.
OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU
Our associates are our top priority and investing in their well-being is one way we execute our Built to Make You Better brand promise. Alongside competitive pay, we have a comprehensive benefits program to support you and your family's health, well-being and financial future. We offer dynamic healthcare plans, generous 401K and stock purchasing programs, tuition reimbursement opportunities, and paid time away for holidays, vacations, and illness. Visit our page for a better look at our extensive benefits: Your Future Benefits.
You will also have the opportunity to join our Associate Inclusion Circles: Women, Pride, Black, Generational, Veterans, HOLA, and Able. These circles are open to all associates and are designed to promote awareness, collaboration, and respect.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
At MSC, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and our associates without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any category protected by applicable law. Accommodation requests can be made at any stage of the recruitment process; applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements known.
Metalworking Specialist
Houston, TX job
**BUILD A BETTER CAREER WITH MSC** Serving customers and our community starts with the best people doing their best work. That is precisely what we have created at MSC Industrial Supply Co. We are a leading North American distributor of metalworking and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO), products and services. We offer more than 2 million products and have over 80 years of experience across dozens of industries. We aim to execute our Built to Make You Better brand promise for all our stakeholders, including our associates.
**Requisition ID :--** 19168
**Employment Type :--** Full Time
**Job Category :--** Metalworking
**Work Location :--** Houston, TX
**BRIEF POSITION SUMMARY:**
This position will report to a Metalworking Sales Manager or Metalworking Specialist Manager, and will work in coordination with multiple Sellers, District Managers, inside branch teams, and multiple support personnel within the MSC organization.- The position will also coordinate and utilize supplier resources to achieve targeted goals.
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**DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:**
+ Supports achievement of metalworking (MW) sales and gross margin goals for their geographical area of responsibility.
+ Supports accelerated MW sales growth within identified MW targeted Accounts.
+ Supports accelerated MW sales growth with our strategic suppliers and in all MW categories.
+ Supports Control Point customer vending opportunities to deliver MW growth, achievement of cost savings goals and assist in the achievement of key district metalworking accounts.
+ Drives cost savings through manufacturing process improvements within our core and National Account metalworking customers for market share gains.
+ Maintains a MW Opportunity Funnel in salesforce.com to track progress and success on cost savings activities.
+ Logs customer engagement activities into salesforce.com
+ Provides technical support for metalworking application opportunities to the sales team and customers.
+ Coordinates local MW supplier support for tool testing in support of the sales team.
+ Assists Regional Manager's and District Managers as needed in coordinating supplier involvement in regional or branch meetings.
+ Supports strategic supplier initiatives driven by the Category and Metalworking Management Team.
+ Provides local exclusive brand technical and brand support.
+ Delivers company innovations effectively, including MSC MillMax, TechMate and any new
+ Executes Customer Needs Analysis within our metalworking and manufacturing customers
+ Analysis of current manufacturing processes with recommendations for improvement
+ Supports the MSC Culture within all the undertakings of internal and external customer engagement to ensure unity of purpose and fulfillment of MSC's mission.
+ Participates in special projects and performs additional duties as required.
+ Drives the MSC Culture in the department and throughout the company to ensure fulfillment of MSC's vision and unity of purpose.
+ Participation in special projects and performs additional duties as required
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***INDICATES ESSENTIAL DUTIES**
To perform this job successfully an associate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, experience level and abilities required.--Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
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**EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:**
+ High school diploma required.
+ 2 to-5 years hands-on machining applications experience or demonstrated proficiency in MW applications required.
+ Engineering education, experience or background preferred.
+ Lean or Six Sigma experience preferred.
+ Manufacturing process experience preferred.
+ Previous field sales experience with a distributor or metalworking tooling manufacturer is preferred.
+ Previous experience with machining productivity improvement or cost savings initiatives preferred.
+ Well-rounded proficiency across broad range of metalworking applications is preferred.
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**SKILLS:**
+ Good communication skills are required.
+ Ability to work with cross-functional teams.
+ Experience analyzing data preferred.
+ Experience in CNC programming preferred.
+ Computer proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Outlook, and Microsoft Office Programs.
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**OTHER REQUIREMENTS:**
+ A valid driver's license and the ability to travel are required.
+ Due to federal regulations and the nature of the job all applicants must be U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, asylees, or refugees.
+ This position may require access to International Traffic in Arms Regulations Information (ITAR) and/or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
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Compensation-starting at $80780 - $126940 depending on experience.
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The salary range represented is based on similar roles in comparable industries, and the cost of labor in respective cities. Actual-compensation-is based on the candidate s relevant experience, education requirements and peer pay equity.- The Company reserves the right to modify the range as market conditions change.
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Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.- We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for this position at this time.
**WHY MSC?**
People. Collaboration. Insight. That s how you build something that works. Built on a foundation of trust, MSC works side by side with our customers to help them drive business results. With more than one million product offerings and 80+ years of experience across industries, MSC strives to help our customers achieve greater productivity, profitability, and growth through inventory management and other innovative supply chain solutions. We care about our associates and have programs in place to help our 6,500+ team members achieve their potential.
**OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU**
Our associates are our top priority and investing in their well-being is one way we execute our Built to Make You Better brand promise. Alongside competitive pay, we have a comprehensive benefits program to support you and your family's health, well-being and financial future. We offer dynamic healthcare plans, generous 401K and stock purchasing programs, tuition reimbursement opportunities, and paid time away for holidays, vacations, and illness. Visit our page for a better look at our extensive benefits: Your Future Benefits (*********************************************************** .
You will also have the opportunity to join our Associate Inclusion Circles: Women, Pride, Black, Generational, Veterans, HOLA, and Able. These circles are open to all associates and are designed to promote awareness, collaboration, and respect.
**EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT**
At MSC, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and our associates without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any category protected by applicable law. Accommodation requests can be made at any stage of the recruitment process; applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements known.
National Accounts Manager
RS Group job in Fort Worth, TX
Across the industrial design, manufacturing and maintenance worlds, we're the digital destination for product and service solutions to help our customers with the maintenance, repair and operation of their businesses.
We provide global access to an unrivalled range of over 750,000 stocked industrial products. Each day our team of experts deliver solutions to resolve our customer's challenges across design, procurement, inventory and maintenance. We consistently strive to deliver the best possible service to all of our customers and challenge ourselves to provide a seamless procurement experience.
We are one team. We deliver brilliantly. We do the right thing. We make every day better.
These are our values. They unite our c.9,000 global colleagues and differentiate us from our competition. They are a mix of how we work today and how we must step up for the future. Most importantly, it is one set of values shaped by our people, for our people.
Together, we can make great things happen. Aim for amazing and beyond.
The US&C Corporate Account team is responsible for the company's largest and most dynamic customers. Many of these customers are leaders in their industry and have a reach that expands beyond the United States. The US&C Corporate Account team frequently collaborates with our partners in EMEA, APAC and Mexico on global customers.
About the role
Role Purpose
A National Account Manager (NAM) is a critical team member of Corporate Accounts organization and is responsible for the growth and management of high value, multi-site complex corporate customers. The National Account Manage will have responsibility for a portfolio of customers that have a market opportunity of ~$50M annually.
Responsibilities
Engaging directly with customers to establish and nurture long term mutually beneficial executive level relationships
Understand the customers key business drivers, including significant and emerging trends, risks and opportunities.
Educate customers about our products and solutions showcasing why RS should be their first choice.
Develop and execute customer centric sales strategies that meet the customers' needs and drive growth.
Negotiate win/win agreements that maximize revenue and gross profit growth
Collaborate with our corporate and field teams to gain alignment on our strategy and execution for each customer.
Facilitate relationships with our strategic suppliers so they can be true partners with RS throughout our corporate customers locations
Developing and delivering executive level presentations both internally and externally.
This position may travel up to 50% of the time.
How I make a difference in this role
This roles core responsibility is to grow revenue and profitability from an assigned list of vertically market focused customers: As a NAM you will play a pivotal role on our team focusing on establishing and expanding executive level relationships, developing and implementing customer specific strategies, negotiating customer agreements and collaborating with field partners on the execution of the growth plan.
Org Structure
This role reports directly to the Director of Corporate Accounts
Candidate Requirements
Essential Skills & Experience
Experience in planning and implementing corporate account sales strategies
Experience in corporate/customer relationship management
Experience negotiating customer agreements
Experience managing and communicating corporate account strategy throughout an organization
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Dedication to providing great customer service
Desirable Skills & Experience
Experience with Salesforce CRM and SAP
Essential Qualifications (Must be evidenced at offer stage)
Bachelor's degree in a technical or business-related field with 3 to 5 years' experience in National Account management. Knowledge of corporate sales best practices, policies, and procedures.
Equal Employment Opportunity
RS Americas is an equal opportunity employer and maintains policies and practices that are designed to prevent and prohibit unlawful discrimination against any qualified employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, military/veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other unlawful classification to the extent protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination applies to all employment practices, including hiring, compensation, benefits, promotion, training and termination. Employees who engage in unlawful discrimination will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
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Sourcing Specialist
RS Group job in Fort Worth, TX
Across the industrial design, manufacturing and maintenance worlds, we're the digital destination for product and service solutions to help our customers with the maintenance, repair and operation of their businesses. We provide global access to an unrivalled range of over 750,000 stocked industrial products. Each day our team of experts deliver solutions to resolve our customer's challenges across design, procurement, inventory and maintenance. We consistently strive to deliver the best possible service to all of our customers and challenge ourselves to provide a seamless procurement experience.
We are one team. We deliver brilliantly. We do the right thing. We make every day better. These are our values. They unite our c.9,000 global colleagues and differentiate us from our competition. They are a mix of how we work today and how we must step up for the future. Most importantly, it is one set of values shaped by our people, for our people.
Together, we can make great things happen. Aim for amazing and beyond.
About the Role
Role Purpose
Under directive supervision, responsible for overall management of inventories for non-franchised suppliers. This position reports to the Supply Chain Manager and is directly responsible for purchase order and procurement management.
Responsibilities
Receives and reviews daily replenishment purchase orders.
Works with sales and Accounts Payable teams to set up new non-franchised vendor in SAP
Manages and verifies inventory cost of company stock on invoices and replenishment purchase orders.
Reviews, manages, and works to reduce/eliminate current inventory levels for non-franchised suppliers.
Manages and removes non-franchised supplier stock numbers from system when applicable.
Enters and/or creates supplier purchase orders using information from sales invoices.
Confirms priority orders with appropriate non-franchised supplier and updates the supplier purchase order in SAP
Create new materials for sales.
Material quoting and special pricing.
Responsible for Kitting, creating BOMs and make up items.
Works with internal and external Subcontracting.
Works with Value Added Services Team as necessary to process orders
Notifies sales of discrepancies and changes on sales invoices
Monitors non-franchised contract agreements.
Assists non-franchised suppliers in resolving discrepancies on supplier purchase orders via telephone and/or email.
Works with other members of Product Management to resolve cost discrepancies on sales invoices and/or non-franchised supplier purchase orders.
Receives follow-up (expedite) request from Supplier to obtain status, shipping, and tracking information on product and/or non-franchised supplier purchase orders.
Researches product/non-franchised supplier purchase order information and contacts suppliers to obtain status, shipping, and tracking information.
Notifies Sales with status, shipping, and tracking information obtained from non-franchised supplier.
Updates the “expedite date” (shipping information) for the product and/or non-franchised supplier purchase order in the system.
Participates in company training programs when applicable.
Investigates and identifies inventory related challenges both alone and at the direction of Supply Chain Management.
Works with Reverse Logistics on excess inventory, obsolescence and stock rotations.
Manages the review, approval, and release of purchase orders as it relates to the supply planning activity.
Facilitates the disposition of discrepant vendor deliveries by working together with the Receiving Discrepancy team.
Works together with other business functions including, but not limited to, Sales and Operations, Product Management, Supply Planning, eCommerce and Finance to review and resolve purchase order opportunities related to special costs, and customer's schedules.
Candidate Requirements
Qualifications and Skills:
Excellent Microsoft Office skills
Strong written/verbal communications and follow-up skills
Ability to collaborate with colleagues
Strong attention to detail
Highly organized
Must understand forecasting and demand planning principles.
Equal Employment Opportunity
RS Americas is an equal opportunity employer and maintains policies and practices that are designed to prevent and prohibit unlawful discrimination against any qualified employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, military/veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other unlawful classification to the extent protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination applies to all employment practices, including hiring, compensation, benefits, promotion, training and termination. Employees who engage in unlawful discrimination will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
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Maintenance Electrician
RS Group job in Fort Worth, TX
Across the industrial design, manufacturing and maintenance worlds, we're the digital destination for product and service solutions to help our customers with the maintenance, repair and operation of their businesses. We provide global access to an unrivalled range of over 750,000 stocked industrial products. Each day our team of experts deliver solutions to resolve our customer's challenges across design, procurement, inventory and maintenance. We consistently strive to deliver the best possible service to all of our customers and challenge ourselves to provide a seamless procurement experience.
We are one team. We deliver brilliantly. We do the right thing. We make every day better. These are our values. They unite our c.9,000 global colleagues and differentiate us from our competition. They are a mix of how we work today and how we must step up for the future. Most importantly, it is one set of values shaped by our people, for our people.
Together, we can make great things happen. Aim for amazing and beyond.
About the Role
Role Purpose
Maintenance Electrician is responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and uninterrupted functioning of a facility's electrical systems and equipment through a mix of preventative maintenance, routine inspections, and emergency repairs. This role requires a strong understanding of electrical codes, the ability to interpret technical diagrams, and excellent problem-solving skills.
Key Responsibilities
Inspection and Testing: Regularly inspect, test, and diagnose faults and malfunctions in electrical systems, components (e.g., transformers, circuit breakers, switches, and relays), and related electro-mechanical systems.
Preventative Maintenance: Develop and perform routine preventative maintenance on facility machinery and equipment to identify and fix minor issues before they become major problems and ensure ongoing safety and efficiency.
Repair and Troubleshooting: Respond to emergency breakdowns and troubleshoot complex electrical issues using various testing devices (e.g., volt-ohmmeters, ammeters). Repair or replace faulty wiring, equipment, or fixtures, such as motors, lighting systems, and control panels.
Installation and Modification: Install, modify, and upgrade new and existing electrical systems and equipment, ensuring all work is in accordance with applicable local, state, and National Electrical Codes (NEC) and safety regulations (OSHA).
Blueprint and Schematic Interpretation: Read, interpret, and analyze blueprints, schematics, and technical diagrams to determine wiring methods, plan installations, and ensure compliance with design specifications.
Documentation and Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and detailed records of all maintenance, repairs, inspections, and materials used, often utilizing a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Collaboration and Guidance: Work closely with other tradespeople, engineers, and contractors. May be required to guide or train maintenance workers or apprentices.
Inventory Management: Assist in identifying and procuring necessary equipment and supplies, ensuring an adequate inventory of spare parts and components.
Essential Skills & Experience
Education: A high school diploma or equivalent is required, along with completion of a technical training program in electrical maintenance or an electrician's apprenticeship.
License/Certification: A journeyman electrician license is typically required. A valid driver's license required.
Experience: Several years of progressively responsible experience in the electrical trade, with a thorough working knowledge of electrical codes for installation and maintenance. Experience with PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), hydraulic, and pneumatic systems is often desirable in industrial settings.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in using a wide range of electrical test equipment, hand tools, and power tools; strong knowledge of electrical theory, power distribution, and load calculations.
Desirable Skills & Experience
Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to safety protocols.
Effective communication and teamwork skills.
Physical strength and stamina to lift heavy equipment (up to 50 lbs frequently) and work in various conditions, including confined spaces or at heights.
Color vision is essential for identifying electrical wires.
Equal Employment Opportunity
RS Americas is an equal opportunity employer and maintains policies and practices that are designed to prevent and prohibit unlawful discrimination against any qualified employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, military/veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other unlawful classification to the extent protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination applies to all employment practices, including hiring, compensation, benefits, promotion, training and termination. Employees who engage in unlawful discrimination will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
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Maintenance Tech Job Details | RS Group
RS Group job in Fort Worth, TX
Across the industrial design, manufacturing and maintenance worlds, we're the digital destination for product and service solutions to help our customers with the maintenance, repair and operation of their businesses. We provide global access to an unrivalled range of over 750,000 stocked industrial products. Each day our team of experts deliver solutions to resolve our customer's challenges across design, procurement, inventory and maintenance. We consistently strive to deliver the best possible service to all of our customers and challenge ourselves to provide a seamless procurement experience.
We are one team. We deliver brilliantly. We do the right thing. We make every day better. These are our values. They unite our c.9,000 global colleagues and differentiate us from our competition. They are a mix of how we work today and how we must step up for the future. Most importantly, it is one set of values shaped by our people, for our people.
Together, we can make great things happen. Aim for amazing and beyond.
Function
The facilities maintenance team is a fast-paced environment, supporting the warehouse and corporate offices alike with, daily maintenance of the building, and subport Operation to achieve daily goals. This team sets the example when it comes to being self-driven and works diligently to accomplish daily required tasks.
About the Role
We are looking for a Building Maintenance Technician, or Facilities Maintenance Technician, that is responsible for completing maintenance tasks of equipment and preserve the quality of a facility. Their duties include conducting routine maintenance checks, and taking inventory of tools, and spare parts. Technician also maintains and repairs all building equipment.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
* Service and repair all warehouse equipment and provide required documentation for each service performed.
* Performs painting, plumbing, electrical, concrete and any other carpentry duties necessary for the maintenance of the building.
* Perform preventative maintenance for facilities, light fixtures, equipment, HVAC, and generators.
* Audit and monitor the vendors' work, monitor BMS systems, lighting, fire extinguishers, generators, etc. Run diagnostic test to ensure system functionality.
* Continually verify all inspection logs are accurate and up to date.
* Track and report any issues. Monitor and report on project progress.
* Responsible for maintaining a clean and organized Facility.
* Complete monthly and annual preventative maintenance for the Facility.
* Self-starter capabilities to manage and prioritize multiple different projects concurrently.
* Other functions, projects and tasks as designated by the Facility Manager.
Education/Experience
* High school diploma or equivalent.
* License or certificates from trade school.
* 5 to 10 years' experience with Facilities Maintenance
Essential Knowledge, Abilities, Skills
* Painting and finishing skills required, including surface preparation and application of paint or coatings on various surfaces.
* Construction skills such as carpentry, conveyor, plumbing, forklifts, welding, electrical high and low voltage, and HVAC.
* Ability to troubleshoot and problem-solve all building equipment and maintenance issues.
* Must be able to identify parts and supplies needed to complete task, record and track parts, and complete work on schedule.
* Physical strength and dexterity to lift, move and handle equipment. Stamina to deal with long hours standing or walking.
* Strong verbal and written communication for discussing maintenance issues.
* Organizational and time management skills
Equal Employment Opportunity
RS Americas, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and maintains policies and practices that are designed to prevent and prohibit unlawful discrimination against any qualified employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, military/veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other unlawful classification to the extent protected by law. This policy of nondiscrimination applies to all employment practices, including hiring, compensation, benefits, promotion, training and termination. Employees who engage in unlawful discrimination will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
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Product Portfolio Manager - Sensors Job Details | RS Group
RS Group job in Fort Worth, TX
Across the industrial design, manufacturing and maintenance worlds, we're the digital destination for product and service solutions to help our customers with the maintenance, repair and operation of their businesses. We provide global access to an unrivalled range of over 750,000 stocked industrial products. Each day our team of experts deliver solutions to resolve our customer's challenges across design, procurement, inventory and maintenance. We consistently strive to deliver the best possible service to all of our customers and challenge ourselves to provide a seamless procurement experience.
We are one team. We deliver brilliantly. We do the right thing. We make every day better. These are our values. They unite our c.9,000 global colleagues and differentiate us from our competition. They are a mix of how we work today and how we must step up for the future. Most importantly, it is one set of values shaped by our people, for our people.
Together, we can make great things happen. Aim for amazing and beyond.
Product and Supplier Management is where the RS product portfolio comes to life. By partnering with over 500 world class suppliers, we develop a product offering to support our internal sales team and external customers. We engage cross-functionally with other departments such as Supply Chain, Marketing, and Content to create positive customer experiences in their search for the products to fit their applications.
About the Role
Role Purpose
As Product Portfolio Manager, you will focus on building and accelerating the development, evaluation and execution of product expansion opportunities with existing and new suppliers. You will be a strong collaborator with an entrepreneurial mindset that is outcome oriented, someone with the ability to envision the big picture and implement tactically.
Key Responsibilities
* Drive technology portfolio expansion by adding new products to our offer.
* Determine which products added should be stocked utilizing technology knowledge and data analysis tools to drive decisions.
* Influence new supplier acquisition for the product category in conjunction with the product category team.
* Collaborate with RS' Content team to ensure that product data held in the system is relevant and accurate.
* Understand existing portfolio landscape and dynamics and analyzing competitor product positioning to uncover opportunities for expansion.
* Engage with RS' Marketing team to ensure campaigns best represent RS'/Supplier's portfolio offering
How I make a difference in this role
The Product Portfolio Manager will determine the portfolio strategy and development of their assigned supplier base. They will use market intelligence, supplier recommendations, and internal reporting to create and maintain RS' product portfolio to drive financial performance and positive customer experiences.
Essential Skills & Experience
* Strong analytic and decision-making skills utilizing multiple data points and Excel
* Effective communication skills - verbal, written and listening
* Exhibits a positive attitude and is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external stakeholders including customers and suppliers.
* Strong teamwork and organizational skills
* Knows how to set priorities and can quickly zero in on what is critical
* Proficient in Microsoft Excel
* Strong interpersonal skills and be able to build effective relationships
* 3-5 years of Industrial distribution experience in similar role.
* Basic math skills in addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
* Presentation ability in front of the Supplier management team, suppliers, and other stakeholders in the business.
Desirable Skills & Experience
* 4-year degree in Business or related field
* Knowledge of the specific product technology is HIGHLY desirable
* Supplier and technology obsessed attitude with a constant desire to learn more.
* Experience with Power BI
* Experience with Access
Org Structure
Reporting to Category Manager with key relationships with Supplier Managers and Product Director
Equal Employment Opportunity
RS Americas is an equal opportunity employer and maintains policies and practices that are designed to prevent and prohibit unlawful discrimination against any qualified employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, military/veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other unlawful classification to the extent protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination applies to all employment practices, including hiring, compensation, benefits, promotion, training and termination. Employees who engage in unlawful discrimination will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
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Head of Change Management - Americas
RS Group job in Fort Worth, TX
Across the industrial design, manufacturing and maintenance worlds, we're the digital destination for product and service solutions to help our customers with the maintenance, repair and operation of their businesses. We provide global access to an unrivalled range of over 750,000 stocked industrial products. Each day our team of experts deliver solutions to resolve our customer's challenges across design, procurement, inventory and maintenance. We consistently strive to deliver the best possible service to all of our customers and challenge ourselves to provide a seamless procurement experience.
We are one team. We deliver brilliantly. We do the right thing. We make every day better. These are our values. They unite our c.9,000 global colleagues and differentiate us from our competition. They are a mix of how we work today and how we must step up for the future. Most importantly, it is one set of values shaped by our people, for our people.
Together, we can make great things happen. Aim for amazing and beyond.
About the Role
Role Purpose
As the Head of Change Management, Project Harmonization, you will play a critical role in driving alignment, consistency, and adoption of strategic initiatives across RS Americas. You will lead the change management efforts for key transformation projects, ensuring that people, processes, and systems are harmonized to support business goals. This role is essential in fostering a culture of agility, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
Lead Change Management Strategy: Develop and execute change management plans that support the successful adoption of enterprise-wide initiatives, including communications, stakeholder engagement, training, and resistance management.
Project Harmonization: Align and integrate multiple projects and workstreams to ensure consistency in approach, messaging, and execution across functions and regions.
Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with senior leaders, project sponsors, and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and buy-in throughout the change lifecycle.
Impact Assessment: Conduct change impact analyses and readiness assessments to identify gaps and develop mitigation strategies.
Communication & Training: Design and deliver clear, targeted communications and training programs that support employee understanding and adoption of changes.
Measurement & Feedback: Define success metrics, monitor progress, and gather feedback to continuously improve change initiatives and harmonization efforts.
Best Practices & Tools: Champion the use of change management methodologies, tools, and templates to build internal capability and consistency.
Candidate Requirements
Essential Qualifications, Skills & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Organizational Development, Business, HR, or related field (Master's preferred)
5+ years of experience in change management, organizational transformation, or project integration
Certification in change management (e.g., Prosci, ACMP) strongly preferred
Proven experience leading change in complex, matrixed organizations
Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills
Excellent communication, facilitation, and problem-solving abilities
Experience working in global or multi-regional environments is a plus
Equal Employment Opportunity
RS Americas is an equal opportunity employer and maintains policies and practices that are designed to prevent and prohibit unlawful discrimination against any qualified employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, military/veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other unlawful classification to the extent protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination applies to all employment practices, including hiring, compensation, benefits, promotion, training and termination. Employees who engage in unlawful discrimination will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
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Customer Service / Inside Sales Representative
Plano, TX job
Our Company
Allegis is the worldwide expert in access hardware. No other company understands handles, latches, hinges, gaskets, gas springs, and beyond for finished products ranging from trucks, buses, emergency vehicles, boats, HVAC systems, and computer and data enclosures. In addition to employing the industry's best access hardware experts, we have built long-lasting relationships with the world's best access component manufacturers. We stock more than 10,000 products from over 300 suppliers. We live by the motto: “If we don't have it, we will find it. If we can't find it, we will design, engineer, and manufacture the perfect solution to your specifications.”
Responsibilities and Duties
Responsible for providing daily product and service to all communication forums of customer inquiries and requests relating to products and services that Allegis offers. Conduct order management and entry of customer's orders. Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills in resolving customer's product and service issues or complaints. Provide key account support and management. Key person for responding to customer RFQs (requests for quotes) ranging from obtaining accurate information, prints, quantities, and competitive information from the customer to working with our sales channel and quoting department to develop an effective pricing strategy that will allow Allegis to close on a particular piece of business. Customer service is also responsible for quote management of all quotes with a value under $1000 which includes follow up and closing.
Activities
Call center coverage - daily
Answer phones and emails in a courteous, timely, and relevant manner.
Resolve customer product and service complaints
New account administration - daily
Gather necessary information from customers to set up an account
Order entry and administration - daily
Provide timely entry and confirmation of all orders
Monitor all queues and reminders for order changes
Provide timely and relevant information on follow up communications
Proactively engage customers on service and delivery issues in a timely manner
Quote entry, administration, and follow up - daily
Provide timely entry, administration, and follow up on all quotes
Provide sales support to Allegis sales staff
Account management of assigned accounts - daily
Order management and administration
Provide customer with single point of contact
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of all account responsibilities to insure we are meeting customer expectations
Monitor internal inventory levels and usage patterns at the customer on customer specific inventory to insure Allegis is meeting expectations with the customer as well as Allegis fiduciary expectations
Auto-ApplyAR Supervisor Job Details | RS Group
RS Group job in Fort Worth, TX
Across the industrial design, manufacturing and maintenance worlds, we're the digital destination for product and service solutions to help our customers with the maintenance, repair and operation of their businesses. We provide global access to an unrivalled range of over 750,000 stocked industrial products. Each day our team of experts deliver solutions to resolve our customer's challenges across design, procurement, inventory and maintenance. We consistently strive to deliver the best possible service to all of our customers and challenge ourselves to provide a seamless procurement experience.
We are one team. We deliver brilliantly. We do the right thing. We make every day better. These are our values. They unite our c.9,000 global colleagues and differentiate us from our competition. They are a mix of how we work today and how we must step up for the future. Most importantly, it is one set of values shaped by our people, for our people.
Together, we can make great things happen. Aim for amazing and beyond.
About the Role
Role Purpose
The AR Supervisor for Government Accounts will oversee and assist AR Analysts employees in the performance of their job duties such as responding to customer inquiries and resolving issues or complaints, billing and collecting. The Supervisor work week being a balanced combination of the following responsibilities, conducting training, auditing procedures or processes, ensuring effective work flow, answering questions and performing the core functions within his/her area. The Supervisor is a process expert within the department, providing critical input to ensure all daily goals are achieved..
Additionally AR Supervisor plays a key role within the Accounts Receivable team by leading and supporting customer-focused initiatives and ensuring adherence to quality standards. This position collaborates closely with all AR members and engages with the continuous improvement team as needed to drive operational excellence and enhance product and process quality.
The role will supervise a team or AR Analysts that support the AR process of US Government Accounts
Key Responsibilities
* Investigates and resolves customer payment discrepancies, disputes, and inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
* Initiates and manages corrective actions related to billing errors, and customer complaints impacting receivables.
* Serves as the primary liaison with internal and external auditors regarding AR processes, documentation, and compliance related to Government Accounts
* Updates and maintains the RS Americas AR documentation system, ensuring accuracy and accessibility of financial records.
* Oversees the RS Americas records system related to accounts receivable, including aging reports, payment history, and audit trails.
* Acts as backup for his/her team during absences, ensuring continuity of operations.
* Supervises, trains, and mentors AR Analysts, ensuring adherence to best practices and continuous improvement in receivables management.
* Analyzes AR metrics and dashboards to support monthly financial reviews and cash flow forecasting.
* Maintains and improves work instructions and procedures for invoicing, collections, and dispute resolution in alignment with ISO and company standards associated with Government Accounts
* Act as a point of contact for escalations and resolution of complex cases that need to be resolved with other Support Areas inside the Company.
* Participate/provide input for meetings/sessions with Sales to resolve disputed cases and give follow-up on progress of open items/actions.
* Proactively participate in continuous improvement projects that will allow the Company to enhance AR processes.
* Find root causes of opportunities in Order to Cash processes and work with other Support Areas to improve them.
* Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for training purposes and new employee's onboarding specific to Government Accounts
* Assists in hiring and termination of AR Analysts employees.
* Organizes and oversees the schedules and work of assigned staff.
* Assist with time management (approvals/denials of PTO requests, bi-weekly timecard approvals, schedules, etc.) of team in time keeping system.
* Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.
* Effectively train staff to the processes, service and core requirements of the job.
* Coach staff to support them in achieving the service expectations for their role.
* Process auditing of staff to ensure compliance with work processes are being adhered to.
* Identify and resolve department process exceptions.
* Monitor workloads within their designated area, ensuring there's effective flow for quick, accurate and timely transactions. Resolving issues and reporting concerns to the appropriate person (manager or other departments), as well as identifying improvement opportunities and other necessary tasks to maintain workflow.
* Expertly perform the core AR tasks within the department, to support the achieving of the departments purpose, productivity, quality and service goals.
* Championing a service excellence belief, striving to make work easy for our customers. Both internally and externally.
* Resolving customer issues: both in the moment and working cross-functionally to close the loop and fix issues at root cause: through direct work or coordinating activity with other departments - regarding product issues, shipping problems, payment issues, and more.
Essential Skills & Experience
* Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
* Proven experience as a Collections Specialist or in a similar role (3-4 years).
* Strong understanding of order to cash processes.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Ability to handle difficult conversations and negotiate effectively.
* Proven experience with Collections Management tools.
Desirable Skills & Experience
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
* Experience with accounting software and databases (SAP).
* High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
* Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Equal Employment Opportunity
RS Americas is an equal opportunity employer and maintains policies and practices that are designed to prevent and prohibit unlawful discrimination against any qualified employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, military/veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other unlawful classification to the extent protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination applies to all employment practices, including hiring, compensation, benefits, promotion, training and termination. Employees who engage in unlawful discrimination will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
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Strategic Project Manager Job Details | RS Group
RS Group job in Fort Worth, TX
Across the industrial design, manufacturing and maintenance worlds, we're the digital destination for product and service solutions to help our customers with the maintenance, repair and operation of their businesses. We provide global access to an unrivalled range of over 750,000 stocked industrial products. Each day our team of experts deliver solutions to resolve our customer's challenges across design, procurement, inventory and maintenance. We consistently strive to deliver the best possible service to all of our customers and challenge ourselves to provide a seamless procurement experience.
We are one team. We deliver brilliantly. We do the right thing. We make every day better. These are our values. They unite our c.9,000 global colleagues and differentiate us from our competition. They are a mix of how we work today and how we must step up for the future. Most importantly, it is one set of values shaped by our people, for our people.
Together, we can make great things happen. Aim for amazing and beyond.
About the Role
Role Purpose
As a Project Manager, you will oversee and manage multi-functional projects from inception to completion. You will be responsible for ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. The role will work across all business functions and will have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects. You will effectively collaborate through many people across the organization to succeed.
Integral role as part of the Global Delivery Team, with regular interaction with their wider Management teams across the whole Business, Subject Matter Experts across all business functions, particularly Technical, Digital, Finance & Business Operations.
Responsibilities
* Project Planning: Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation. Ensure realistic project, quality, and risk plans are prepared and maintained.
* Resource Management: Monitor and control allocated human and material resources, associated revenue costs, and all capital costs against the project budget. Ensure a change control procedure is in place and actively used.
* Project Team Leadership: Lead one or more project teams, allocating and monitoring tasks, motivating staff, and supporting individual performance.
* Stakeholder Management: Act as the liaison between the customer and supplier organizations, enabling effective and efficient communication. Manage internal and external stakeholders as necessary on all project phases.
* Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements within the and implement solutions.
* Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with projects.
* Project Closure: Ensure projects are formally closed and reviewed, capturing lessons learned and taking appropriate action.
* Technical Evaluation: Evaluate and make recommendations/decisions on technical options in line with organizational strategies.
* Governance: Work within the defined organizational governance framework, possibly under the oversight of a project management office.
* Travel: Travel including overnight stays, may be required to support site migrations and attend meetings.
Candidate Requirements
Essential:
* 3-5 years proven experience in managing projects, specifically 3rd party, public-facing projects, and enterprise-grade project implementations across multiple locations.
* Familiarity with project management software and tools.
* Advanced certifications (e.g., APM PMP, PgMP) are expected.
Desirable:
* Experience of working in a complex project environment for a Global organization
* Degree level education or equivalent
* Certified Project Management and/or Change Management qualifications
* Experience of negotiating with and managing 3rd parties
Qualifications and Skills:
* Technical Knowledge: Knowledge of software-defined network rollouts.
* Project Management: Good grounding in traditional project management governance practices and a good understanding of agile ways of working and sprint management. Experience managing large projects and multiple, concurrent IT projects.
* Communication: Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills. Ability to inspire and influence teams and senior executives alike.
* Soft Skills: Excellent negotiation skills, ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks, assign and manage work activities, meet deadlines, and develop project management reporting in a timely and effective manner.
* Analytical Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication and analytical skills. Ability to use tools like Jira, Confluence, Keyedin, Teams, etc.
* Problem-Solving: Good problem-solving skills, seeing the bigger picture and getting things done in a fast-paced changing environment.
* Passion for Technology: Passionate about technology with the ability to translate solutions so they are easily understood by non-technical stakeholders.
* Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively to meet deadlines. High level of professionalism, energy and passion, with a sense of urgency to "make things happen".
Equal Employment Opportunity
RS Americas is an equal opportunity employer and maintains policies and practices that are designed to prevent and prohibit unlawful discrimination against any qualified employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, military/veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other unlawful classification to the extent protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination applies to all employment practices, including hiring, compensation, benefits, promotion, training and termination. Employees who engage in unlawful discrimination will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
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Sr. Financial Analyst Job Details | RS Group
RS Group job in Fort Worth, TX
Across the industrial design, manufacturing and maintenance worlds, we're the digital destination for product and service solutions to help our customers with the maintenance, repair and operation of their businesses. We provide global access to an unrivalled range of over 750,000 stocked industrial products. Each day our team of experts deliver solutions to resolve our customer's challenges across design, procurement, inventory and maintenance. We consistently strive to deliver the best possible service to all of our customers and challenge ourselves to provide a seamless procurement experience.
We are one team. We deliver brilliantly. We do the right thing. We make every day better. These are our values. They unite our c.9,000 global colleagues and differentiate us from our competition. They are a mix of how we work today and how we must step up for the future. Most importantly, it is one set of values shaped by our people, for our people.
Together, we can make great things happen. Aim for amazing and beyond.
About the Role
Role Purpose
The primary function of the position is to support the Sr. Director of commercial finance with financial analysis and business partnering with key areas of the business. This includes building reports along with performing analysis of key financial data, operational data, and Key Performance Indicators to assist senior management in making informed decisions.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the value-add finance can bring beyond the numbers. You will investigate innovative ways to improve our insight capabilities as well as business partner across functions to assess trends and opportunities for growth.
Key Responsibilities
* Business partners with commercial functions providing business insight into critical decisions.
* Prepare monthly financial reports, analyze key trends and variances, and highlight improvement opportunities.
* Support budgeting and rolling forecasting processes, ensuring accurate data and analysis.
* Highly analytical and can transition between being strategic and completing hands on tasks.
* Support monthly and quarterly financial performance analysis across P&L, working capital and cash flow.
* Develop and own dashboard(s) and reports to spot trends and highlight areas of opportunity.
* Support month-end close with updating reports and researching variances between actual and forecasted balances.
* Be support for the wider commercial finance team on ad hoc projects.
Essential Skills & Experience
* Strong analytical skills
* Proactive
* Clear thinking/problem solving
* Ability to work, collaborate and communicate across all levels of experience
* Familiar with standard accounting and financial reporting concepts, practices, and procedures
* Ability to work under deadline pressure and initiative to see projects/assignments through
* Self-starter with the ability to transition between priorities effectively
* Highly proficient in Excel, including advanced formulas and functions
* Experience with dashboard tools such as Power BI
* SAP and OneStream experience is a plus
Desirable Skills & Experience
* Bachelor's degree with a major in Finance or Accounting
* 4+ years' experience in Finance or Accounting
* Analytical and quantitative abilities with expertise in financial modeling and data analysis
Equal Employment Opportunity
RS Americas is an equal opportunity employer and maintains policies and practices that are designed to prevent and prohibit unlawful discrimination against any qualified employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, military/veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other unlawful classification to the extent protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination applies to all employment practices, including hiring, compensation, benefits, promotion, training and termination. Employees who engage in unlawful discrimination will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
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Business Development Manager - Product Specialist - Motion Fluid Power/Pneumatics/Process - DFW
RS Group job in Fort Worth, TX
Across the industrial design, manufacturing and maintenance worlds, we're the digital destination for product and service solutions to help our customers with the maintenance, repair and operation of their businesses. We provide global access to an unrivalled range of over 750,000 stocked industrial products. Each day our team of experts deliver solutions to resolve our customer's challenges across design, procurement, inventory and maintenance. We consistently strive to deliver the best possible service to all of our customers and challenge ourselves to provide a seamless procurement experience.
We are one team. We deliver brilliantly. We do the right thing. We make every day better. These are our values. They unite our c.9,000 global colleagues and differentiate us from our competition. They are a mix of how we work today and how we must step up for the future. Most importantly, it is one set of values shaped by our people, for our people.
Together, we can make great things happen. Aim for amazing and beyond.
About the Role
Role Purpose
This new role is an exciting hybrid between Product Management and Sales. You'll be spending your time in the field working with customers and current RS sellers, listening to their needs, solving problems and feeding back information to the Product team to help us further develop our offer.
50% of your time should be spent on customer calls with our Key Account Managers. 50% of your time will be spent creating relationships directly with customers on your own. You will also create relationships with strategic suppliers.
Contribute towards the profitable growth of the Americas business with a specific focus on working with sellers and customers to grow sales in Pneumatics, Motion Control and Process in technologies including pneumatics, mechanical, linear motion, and process instrumentation.
Support the success of sales strategies by aligning activity behind them to drive them forwards.
Use deep understanding of RS Value Proposition and assigned technologies to effectively protect and grow revenue.
Take ownership of technology projects within accounts and actively drive business through adding demonstrable value to our internal and external customers.
Responsibilities
Identify
Support and drive Sales by aligning activities behind sales strategies and objectives in an effective and efficient way through joint account planning activities with sales teams.
Provide technology and supplier insight to our sales teams to drive channel compliance and revenue growth
Provide seamless integration with Field and Corporate sales strategies.
Identify opportunities within assigned regional territory and customer base to accelerate growth.
Qualify
Use current and potential account performance to evaluate and prioritise activity, based on an informed understanding of cost and benefit.
Evaluate a customer's suitability for opportunities
Provide a consultative approach when positioning the RS technology and influence the customer's perspective by building value in the mind of the customer to develop competitive advantage.
Support the implementation of our sales teams account development plans by establishing a broad range of influential customer contacts across all levels of accounts. Support the sales teams in gaining and applying knowledge of the structure & decision-making procedures within customer's accounts.
Have a genuine interest in, and be empathetic towards, the customer's needs, challenges and objectives.
Implement
Effectively utilize and co-ordinate internal resources to deliver on projects and targets.
Create end user engagement that drives channel compliance and sales growth.
Develop customer account plans with RS' Field Sales Team and independently to deliver performance
Maintain
Continually identify and exploit opportunities to profitably grow the business and to provide greater efficiency to RS.
Be the voice of the customer by understanding their future needs and to feed this into the Product Management Team.
Have a detailed understanding of the product and services offered by key RS competitors within marketplace and communicate the demand for emerging technologies and products to the relevant internal stakeholders.
How I Make a Difference in this Role
Ownership for the creation of business strategies to drive assigned technology performance.
Proactively own and drive pipeline ensuring biggest and best opportunities landed through joint planning with Sales Teams.
Drive Product business strategy and ensure activities are aligned behind this.
Planning of all resources.
Support sales capability with respect to your technology concentration by mentoring and coaching teams, and ensuring sales activities are aligned.
Accountability for customer data integrity and protecting data confidentiality.
Candidate Requirements
Essential Skills & Experience
Demonstrated ability and track record of new business development
Bachelor's degree in business or related field or 5-7 years' in business development
Demonstrated track record of success driving revenue in the target technologies
Technical knowledge of automation components including pneumatics, linear motion, motion control, and process instrumentation in brands including Festo, Norgren, SMC, SKF, and Bosch Rexroth.
Experience of solution-based sales techniques
The ability to think broadly and in an agile way.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Recognition that ‘attitude' is key to success, consisting of openness, curiosity, confidence, enthusiasm, tenacity, working effectively with others and a strong work ethic.
Self-motivation with the ability to develop set your own agenda and work independently in a regional field-based role.
Capability in business planning and sales management.
The ability to create customer need and opportunities, rather than respond to them.
Positively challenge to pursue opportunities for Continuous Improvement.
Have a positive sales mindset and ‘Belief' in the RS sales strategy and always be motivated.
Works well under pressure, whilst creating quality output.
Ability to problem solve and establish a suitable and appropriate customer solution.
A high degree of learning agility, emotional intelligence, as well as a deep understanding of who they are / what makes them tick.
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Desirable Skills & Experience
Experience with SalesForce software
Equal Employment Opportunity
RS Americas is an equal opportunity employer and maintains policies and practices that are designed to prevent and prohibit unlawful discrimination against any qualified employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, military/veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other unlawful classification to the extent protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination applies to all employment practices, including hiring, compensation, benefits, promotion, training and termination. Employees who engage in unlawful discrimination will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
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Metalworking Specialist
Houston, TX job
BUILD A BETTER CAREER WITH MSC Serving customers and our community starts with the best people doing their best work. That is precisely what we have created at MSC Industrial Supply Co. We are a leading North American distributor of metalworking and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO), products and services. We offer more than 2 million products and have over 80 years of experience across dozens of industries. We aim to execute our Built to Make You Better brand promise for all our stakeholders, including our associates.
Requisition ID : 19168
Employment Type : Full Time
Job Category : Metalworking
Work Location : Houston, TX
BRIEF POSITION SUMMARY:
This position will report to a Metalworking Sales Manager or Metalworking Specialist Manager, and will work in coordination with multiple Sellers, District Managers, inside branch teams, and multiple support personnel within the MSC organization. The position will also coordinate and utilize supplier resources to achieve targeted goals.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Supports achievement of metalworking (MW) sales and gross margin goals for their geographical area of responsibility.
* Supports accelerated MW sales growth within identified MW targeted Accounts.
* Supports accelerated MW sales growth with our strategic suppliers and in all MW categories.
* Supports Control Point customer vending opportunities to deliver MW growth, achievement of cost savings goals and assist in the achievement of key district metalworking accounts.
* Drives cost savings through manufacturing process improvements within our core and National Account metalworking customers for market share gains.
* Maintains a MW Opportunity Funnel in salesforce.com to track progress and success on cost savings activities.
* Logs customer engagement activities into salesforce.com
* Provides technical support for metalworking application opportunities to the sales team and customers.
* Coordinates local MW supplier support for tool testing in support of the sales team.
* Assists Regional Manager's and District Managers as needed in coordinating supplier involvement in regional or branch meetings.
* Supports strategic supplier initiatives driven by the Category and Metalworking Management Team.
* Provides local exclusive brand technical and brand support.
* Delivers company innovations effectively, including MSC MillMax, TechMate and any new
* Executes Customer Needs Analysis within our metalworking and manufacturing customers
* Analysis of current manufacturing processes with recommendations for improvement
* Supports the MSC Culture within all the undertakings of internal and external customer engagement to ensure unity of purpose and fulfillment of MSC's mission.
* Participates in special projects and performs additional duties as required.
* Drives the MSC Culture in the department and throughout the company to ensure fulfillment of MSC's vision and unity of purpose.
* Participation in special projects and performs additional duties as required
* INDICATES ESSENTIAL DUTIES
To perform this job successfully an associate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, experience level and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
* High school diploma required.
* 2 to 5 years hands-on machining applications experience or demonstrated proficiency in MW applications required.
* Engineering education, experience or background preferred.
* Lean or Six Sigma experience preferred.
* Manufacturing process experience preferred.
* Previous field sales experience with a distributor or metalworking tooling manufacturer is preferred.
* Previous experience with machining productivity improvement or cost savings initiatives preferred.
* Well-rounded proficiency across broad range of metalworking applications is preferred.
SKILLS:
* Good communication skills are required.
* Ability to work with cross-functional teams.
* Experience analyzing data preferred.
* Experience in CNC programming preferred.
* Computer proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Outlook, and Microsoft Office Programs.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
* A valid driver's license and the ability to travel are required.
* Due to federal regulations and the nature of the job all applicants must be U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, asylees, or refugees.
* This position may require access to International Traffic in Arms Regulations Information (ITAR) and/or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
Compensation starting at $80780 - $126940 depending on experience.
The salary range represented is based on similar roles in comparable industries, and the cost of labor in respective cities. Actual compensation is based on the candidate's relevant experience, education requirements and peer pay equity. The Company reserves the right to modify the range as market conditions change.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for this position at this time.
WHY MSC?
People. Collaboration. Insight. That's how you build something that works. Built on a foundation of trust, MSC works side by side with our customers to help them drive business results. With more than one million product offerings and 80+ years of experience across industries, MSC strives to help our customers achieve greater productivity, profitability, and growth through inventory management and other innovative supply chain solutions. We care about our associates and have programs in place to help our 6,500+ team members achieve their potential.
OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU
Our associates are our top priority and investing in their well-being is one way we execute our Built to Make You Better brand promise. Alongside competitive pay, we have a comprehensive benefits program to support you and your family's health, well-being and financial future. We offer dynamic healthcare plans, generous 401K and stock purchasing programs, tuition reimbursement opportunities, and paid time away for holidays, vacations, and illness. Visit our page for a better look at our extensive benefits: Your Future Benefits.
You will also have the opportunity to join our Associate Inclusion Circles: Women, Pride, Black, Generational, Veterans, HOLA, and Able. These circles are open to all associates and are designed to promote awareness, collaboration, and respect.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
At MSC, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and our associates without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any category protected by applicable law. Accommodation requests can be made at any stage of the recruitment process; applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements known.
Security Manager
RS Group job in Fort Worth, TX
Across the industrial design, manufacturing and maintenance worlds, we're the digital destination for product and service solutions to help our customers with the maintenance, repair and operation of their businesses. We provide global access to an unrivalled range of over 750,000 stocked industrial products. Each day our team of experts deliver solutions to resolve our customer's challenges across design, procurement, inventory and maintenance. We consistently strive to deliver the best possible service to all of our customers and challenge ourselves to provide a seamless procurement experience.
We are one team. We deliver brilliantly. We do the right thing. We make every day better. These are our values. They unite our c.9,000 global colleagues and differentiate us from our competition. They are a mix of how we work today and how we must step up for the future. Most importantly, it is one set of values shaped by our people, for our people.
Together, we can make great things happen. Aim for amazing and beyond.
About the Role
Role Purpose
Key Responsibilities
As the Security Manager, you will be responsible for assessing the effectiveness of Security and Loss Prevention policies and procedures through compliance auditing
Develop, implement and handle security awareness programs that contribute to the prevention and reduction of fraudulent losses while promoting team member safety and security throughout the workplace
Initiate investigations based on the analysis of loss trends, internal reports and input from other informational sources
Lead and develop a security team of 13 direct reports
Develop and maintain face-to-face working relationships with the business operations and People Teams
Serve as primary point of contact for law enforcement agencies and other government entities during security related incidents
Consult and coordinate efforts with Legal, People Team, Internal Quality and Compliance and other company personnel, vendors and outside regulatory and law enforcement agencies to ensure safety measures are upheld and revised as needed in support of RS business needs.
Mail Room operations (receiving, sorting, distributing incoming and outgoing mail and packages)
Essential Skills & Experience
Strong leadership skills to train, supervise, and motivate security staff.
Ability to analyze and implement security procedures and policies.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and investigative skills.
Strong communication skills to interact with executive suite, vendors, and external agencies.
Ability to make quick and sound decisions impacting personnel and company assets
Clear and consistent messaging on policy updates with an emphasis on an open-door approach to address concerns
Desirable Skills & Experience
CPR and first aid certified
Knowledge of FTZ site security protocol
Surveillance camera monitoring expertise (camera placement, record retrieval and management)
Essential Qualifications
Associate's degree and 4 or more years of responsible experience in security, military, law enforcement and/or business management, or an equivalent combination of work experience and education.
Previous experience in security management or a related field.
Org Structure
Reporting directly to the VP of People and Culture and has a team of 13 direct reports.
Equal Employment Opportunity
RS Americas is an equal opportunity employer and maintains policies and practices that are designed to prevent and prohibit unlawful discrimination against any qualified employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, military/veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other unlawful classification to the extent protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination applies to all employment practices, including hiring, compensation, benefits, promotion, training and termination. Employees who engage in unlawful discrimination will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
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Delivery Planner
RS Group job in Fort Worth, TX
Across the industrial design, manufacturing and maintenance worlds, we're the digital destination for product and service solutions to help our customers with the maintenance, repair and operation of their businesses. We provide global access to an unrivalled range of over 750,000 stocked industrial products. Each day our team of experts deliver solutions to resolve our customer's challenges across design, procurement, inventory and maintenance. We consistently strive to deliver the best possible service to all of our customers and challenge ourselves to provide a seamless procurement experience.
We are one team. We deliver brilliantly. We do the right thing. We make every day better. These are our values. They unite our c.9,000 global colleagues and differentiate us from our competition. They are a mix of how we work today and how we must step up for the future. Most importantly, it is one set of values shaped by our people, for our people.
Together, we can make great things happen. Aim for amazing and beyond.
About the Role
Role Purpose
You will manage the daily operations of the Delivery Planning function including purchase order delivery management and customer demand purchase order execution. You will have direct responsibility for managing Supply Chain's service strategies while maximizing process efficiencies and functional productivity.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure stock availability by using proper planning policies and service strategies.
Identify service opportunities that enhance the customer experience and ensure on-time delivery performance to customers and from supplier partners.
Sustain market leading service levels that leverage automated solutions for scalability of real-time purchase order delivery information from Supplier Partners.
Manage the review, approval, and release of purchase orders as it relates to the supply planning activity.
Review MRP planning exception reports weekly and acts to pull-in, push-out or cancel excessive scheduled receipts with supplier where appropriate.
Work together with Sales and Suppliers to execute order expedites.
Acknowledge purchase orders and updates delivery information in SAP system
Proactively communicate delivery issues in a manner to support and improve customer experience
Participate in company training programs when applicable.
Perform other duties related to delivery management or non-inventory related tasks as assigned by Supply Chain Management
Essential Skills & Experience
1+ years in a supply chain, operations or customer service-related role.
Exhibits strong customer service and is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.
Can effectively communicate (verbal, written and listening).
Must have strong teamwork and organizational skills
Managing through systems by implementing best practices.
Knows how to set priorities and can quickly zero in on what is critical.
Set's objectives and goals through effective planning and accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks/projects.
Desirable Skills & Experience
Bachelor's degree in business or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
2+ years of customer services experience in a highly transactional and demanding environment.
Equal Employment Opportunity
RS Americas is an equal opportunity employer and maintains policies and practices that are designed to prevent and prohibit unlawful discrimination against any qualified employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, military/veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other unlawful classification to the extent protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination applies to all employment practices, including hiring, compensation, benefits, promotion, training and termination. Employees who engage in unlawful discrimination will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
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Maintenance Tech
RS Group job in Fort Worth, TX
Across the industrial design, manufacturing and maintenance worlds, we're the digital destination for product and service solutions to help our customers with the maintenance, repair and operation of their businesses. We provide global access to an unrivalled range of over 750,000 stocked industrial products. Each day our team of experts deliver solutions to resolve our customer's challenges across design, procurement, inventory and maintenance. We consistently strive to deliver the best possible service to all of our customers and challenge ourselves to provide a seamless procurement experience.
We are one team. We deliver brilliantly. We do the right thing. We make every day better. These are our values. They unite our c.9,000 global colleagues and differentiate us from our competition. They are a mix of how we work today and how we must step up for the future. Most importantly, it is one set of values shaped by our people, for our people.
Together, we can make great things happen. Aim for amazing and beyond.
Function
The facilities maintenance team is a fast-paced environment, supporting the warehouse and corporate offices alike with, daily maintenance of the building, and subport Operation to achieve daily goals. This team sets the example when it comes to being self-driven and works diligently to accomplish daily required tasks.
About the Role
We are looking for a Building Maintenance Technician, or Facilities Maintenance Technician, that is responsible for completing maintenance tasks of equipment and preserve the quality of a facility. Their duties include conducting routine maintenance checks, and taking inventory of tools, and spare parts. Technician also maintains and repairs all building equipment.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Service and repair all warehouse equipment and provide required documentation for each service performed.
Performs plumbing, electrical, concrete and any other carpentry duties necessary for the maintenance of the building.
Perform preventative maintenance for facilities, light fixtures, equipment, HVAC, and generators.
Audit and monitor the vendors' work, monitor BMS systems, lighting, fire extinguishers, generators, etc. Run diagnostic test to ensure system functionality.
Continually verify all inspection logs are accurate and up to date.
Track and report any issues. Monitor and report on project progress.
Responsible for maintaining a clean and organized Facility.
Complete monthly and annual preventative maintenance for the Facility.
Self-starter capabilities to manage and prioritize multiple different projects concurrently.
Other functions, projects and tasks as designated by the Facility Manager.
Educational requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent. License or certificates from trade school. 3 to 5 years' experience with Facilities Maintenance
Construction skills such as carpentry, painting, conveyor, plumbing, forklifts, welding, electrical high and low voltage, and HVAC.
Ability to troubleshoot and problem-solve all building equipment and maintenance issues.
Must be able to identify parts and supplies needed to complete task, record and track parts, and complete work on schedule.
Physical strength and dexterity to lift, move and handle equipment Stamina to deal with long hours standing or walking.
Strong verbal and written communication for discussing maintenance issues.
Organizational and time management skills
Equal Employment Opportunity
RS Americas, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and maintains policies and practices that are designed to prevent and prohibit unlawful discrimination against any qualified employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, military/veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other unlawful classification to the extent protected by law. This policy of nondiscrimination applies to all employment practices, including hiring, compensation, benefits, promotion, training and termination. Employees who engage in unlawful discrimination will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
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Senior Director, Business Relationship - Americas Job Details | RS Group
RS Group job in Fort Worth, TX
We are RS Group Across the industrial design, manufacturing and maintenance worlds, we're the digital destination for product and service solutions to help our customers with the maintenance, repair and operation of their businesses. We provide global access to an unrivalled range of over 750,000 stocked industrial products. Each day our team of experts deliver solutions to resolve our customer's challenges across design, procurement, inventory and maintenance. We consistently strive to deliver the best possible service to all of our customers and challenge ourselves to provide a seamless procurement experience.
We are one team. We deliver brilliantly. We do the right thing. We make every day better.
These are our values. They unite our c.9,000 global colleagues and differentiate us from our competition. They are a mix of how we work today and how we must step up for the future. Most importantly, it is one set of values shaped by our people, for our people.
Information Services & Technology is a critical commercial enabler for the RS Group, across customers, suppliers, commercial and supply chain / distribution our technology services and data are an essential platform for our £3Bn business. Our mission is to scale globally at pace to support double revenues modernizing and consolidating our platforms, releasing our data and empowering our teams.
The Information Services and Technology function is Global with functionally aligned teams represented in all 3 trading regions EMEA, US&C and APAC. The successful delivery of the IS&T strategy and the continued focus on process automation and operational excellence along with the data agenda will propel RSGroup supporting our ambitious agenda and are key to long term market differentiation and customer retention.
Together, we can make great things happen. Aim for amazing and beyond.
About the role
Role Purpose
An IT Business Relationship Director (BRD) is a senior executive who reports to Information Services and Technology with a strong dotted line to the business unit or business function they support, Some BRDs may support one or more cross-enterprise business areas. BRDs understand both business and IT so that they can drive innovation and shape demand for technology that increases business value. They will also coordinate IT resources and work with cross-functional teams to ensure those opportunities deliver the business value that was expected from them, acting as a point of escalation when needed. BRDs represent IT and work closely with specific business unit in RS Group Regions, Accelerators or Enabler functions (Finance, HR).
Their objective is to converge business and IT as true strategic partners and ensure business value results. The BRD role will work closely with architects, change teams, program and project managers, business analysts, infrastructure teams and others to communicate project requirements and objectives. Their ultimate goal is to evolve culture, build strategic partnerships and drive business value through the use of information and technology.
Our business leaders must view IS&T as a strategic differentiator. To be elevated to the role of strategic business leader, IT must move beyond solely providing services and become a truly converged strategic partner that shares ownership of both business strategy and business results.
The Business Relationship Director capability is a key driver in allowing IT to move into this strategic role, to stimulate, surface, and shape business demand and ensure that companies recognize, capture, and optimize the potential business value from that demand. A strong BRD capability converges cross-functional teams and eliminates value-depleting organizational silos. It drives a culture of creativity, innovation, collaboration and shared ownership across the enterprise, and produces strategies that deliver their intended business value results. BRDs are "blended executives" who possess a diverse set of skills and experiences.
Responsibilities
* Reporting to the Senior Vice President Global Portfolio Delivery and Operations, this role will have IT strategy and delivery responsibility for A Region, An Accelerator or Enabler function. The Business Relationship Director will partner with Business leaders to stimulate, surface, and shape demand for IT solutions and assets. The BRD will also ensure delivery of information technology solutions that generate business value and confirm that the results are measured and communicated.
* Work with senior leaders to evolve culture and organizational behavior, elevating IT into a strategic partner.
* Develop deep knowledge of [Region, Accelerator, Enabler] and build both horizontal and vertical relationships with business and IT leaders that deliver business impact.
* Coach business partners and enable them to articulate the technology needs and requirements in their function that will advance business performance.
* Act as the principal technology advisor to [Region, Accelerator, Enabler] and a champion for identifying, leading and driving information technology transformation.
* Ensure that [Region, Accelerator, Enabler] strategy and key performance indicators are identified and leveraged for effective IT demand shaping. Partner with business unit or function leaders on pre-project ideation.
* Partner with enterprise architects to develop technology enablement business capability roadmaps.
* Partner with business and IT leaders to evaluate proposals, build business cases, and plan new joint initiatives, and determine how they fit into business capability roadmaps and priorities.
* Partner with business analysts to ensure that essential business requirements are understood, captured, and reflected in solution documentation.
* Partner with business transformation or change management teams to ensure that the business unit or function has the capacity and capabilities to implement changes required by new technology solutions.
* Ensure that project/program managers and IT staff assigned to projects are knowledgeable about the business unit or function, business partner(s), and their objectives.
* Ensure delivery of new technology solutions and capabilities in accordance with the roadmap and ensure that they meet established objectives and expectations of business partners.
* Share ownership of the business value results of technology related projects; measure and communicate business value results on a regular basis.
* Bring outside-in or fresh perspectives into the organization by routinely meeting with end customers/consumers, industry peers, and other external sources.
* Ensure continuous improvement in value optimization, IT performance, and business processes where applicable.
* Proactively identify business capability and IT service gaps and contribute to improvement efforts and advocate for and advance business partners' knowledge of IT processes, frameworks, roles, and capabilities.
* Develop value-adding BRM professional maturity, individually and for the entire function
Org Structure
Reports into Office of Chief Information Officer with a dotted line to Regional President
Essential Skills & Experience
* A minimum of 10 years' experience in information technology.
* A minimum of 5 years' experience facilitating the development and implementation of business initiatives and projects based on organizational objectives.
* Demonstrated track record of creating technology solutions to solve business problems (globally, or across multiple divisions or regions within a single company).
* Strong collaboration, teamwork and relationship building skills across multiple levels and functions in the organization.
* Ability to listen, build rapport, and credibility as a strategic partner vertically within the business unit or function, as well as with leadership and functional teams.
* A strategic thinker focused on business value results that utilize technical solutions.
* Ability to set expectations with business partners and effectively leverage governance for a positive business partner experience.
* Demonstrated ability to interact with and influence C-level executives to drive business value.
* Exceptional ability to lead change using positive and collaborative methods.
* Skilled at conflict resolution and problem-solving to achieve win-win outcomes.
* Diplomacy: able to influence and motivate others using personal rather than positional power.
* Strong communication skills in writing, speaking, and presenting.
* An exceptional listener, able to comprehend what is said and probe for important details.
* Able to communicate technical or complex subject matter in business terms.
* An outside-in focus: outstanding end-customer relationship skills. Highly skilled at creating business requirements documents, use cases, user acceptance test plans, process flow and data flow diagrams.
* Demonstrated acumen and passion for business and technology.
* Understands the IT industry, e.g. emerging technologies and trends, industry standards, solution architecture, and the vendor landscape. o Highly self-motivated.
* Accepts ownership and welcomes responsibility.
* Ability to attract, develop and retain talent, and build strong teams
Leadership Framework
The selected criteria are the elements of the leadership framework that are most critical for this role.
Leadership Framework
* Accelerates change - Pace of change and time to market is a differentiator
* Builds trust Collaborates across borders - Highly collaborative role, influencing is essential skill
* Communicates to engage - Must be to communicate and evangelize technology to business stakeholders and business drivers and needs to technology teams.
* Connects with the context - Must connect with the driving factors for Business unit they engage with.
* Creates purpose - Develops high performing teams
* Drives business growth - Looking for growth opportunities restlessly.
Equal Employment Opportunity
RS Americas is an equal opportunity employer and maintains policies and practices that are designed to prevent and prohibit unlawful discrimination against any qualified employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, military/veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other unlawful classification to the extent protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination applies to all employment practices, including hiring, compensation, benefits, promotion, training and termination. Employees who engage in unlawful discrimination will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.