Branch Supervisor -Cambridge | Gerrie Electric Wholesale Ltd.

Gerrie Electric is one of the largest independent electrical distributors with twenty-four key locations in Ontario and over 400 employees. We are a proud family owned, Canadian company and are headquartered in Burlington, ON. We are proud to be a Platinum Club winner of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. Having been in business since 1957, we are an established and well-respected company in the industry. 

Culture: 

Our core purpose is passionately helping customers be more successful by delivering exceptional experiences. We strive for an inspiring culture and integrity in all that we do. 

Our success is powered by our people. We invest in the training & development of our employees and encourage career growth across all areas. We celebrate success and show recognition for a job well done. 

We believe a more diverse and inclusive environment brings strength to our organization, helps our customers to succeed and creates a significant competitive edge.  

What you will be doing: 

This position is primarily responsible for supervising and solving problems at the branch level. Assist with Purchasing, maintaining inventory levels, order desk and counter. You will also: 

Respond to customer questions and concerns in a timely fashion  

Lead the inside staff providing coaching and support as required 

Handle all aspects of the branch as required when the manager is absent  

Assist in all aspects of purchasing as needed for the branch, including transfer of materials from other branches.  

Responsible for all stock issues including review of count variances, review stock regularly for damaged, defective and obsolescence, watching for repetitive trends, and control the Head Office defective returns. Maintain and develop strong vendor relationships. Ensure all credits are dealt with promptly and all cash deposits are made. 

Provide exceptional customer service by handling customer orders, providing price, stock and delivery information, ensure company specials are promoted and that counter displays are neat and organized.  

Assist Branch Manager with the preparation of annual planning and budgeting. Explore avenues where the potential to increase sales exists. 

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE 

Post-secondary education in electrical/business 

5+ years' experience in the electrical distribution industry 

Don’t have all of these qualifications? Feel free to send in your resume, we can train you on what you need to know or there might be another role that fits better. 

We believe in taking care of our people: 

Major medical + dental coverage for yourself and your dependents (flex plan options available) 

Employee Assistance Program 

Global travel coverage 

Pension plan with contribution matching 

Training, development and career growth opportunities  

Tuition re-imbursement program 

Promote from within culture 

A diverse and inclusive workplace 

Caring and nurturing environment 

Words that our employees use to describe us: 

Inclusive, team-oriented, motivating, happy, forward thinking, innovative, successful 

*Flexible interview options are available!