<p><strong><u>Customer Service & Operations Manager</u></strong></p><p><em>Direct-Hire / Permanent position</em></p><p>Robert Half contact: <u>Drew.Schroll@RobertHalf com. </u></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a leading distributor to fill a critical <strong><u>Customer Service & Operations Manager</u></strong>. In this executive-level position that is reporting to the President, you will shape and execute operational strategy across multiple departments units customer service and inside sales, purchasing, and warehousing. This is an opportunity to transform business operations, optimize processes, and drive long-term company success.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Create actionable strategies for both day-to-day operations and long-term initiatives, ensuring organizational objectives are achieved.</li><li>Help enhance customer experience and boost sales</li><li>Broaden and diversify customer base</li><li>Define, measure, and report on operational performance metrics such as service level, cost containment, delivery accuracy, and inventory management.</li><li>Collaborate directly with executive management to set budgets, resource plans, and continuous improvement priorities.</li><li>Promote a collaborative work culture dedicated to accountability and high performance.</li><li>Manage warehouse staff and their activity (receiving and storage to order fulfillment and shipping, introducing process improvements to maximize productivity and safety).</li><li>Analyze ERP and operational data to uncover trends, address bottlenecks, and enhance workflow visibility.</li><li>Oversee Procurement Manager and operations, cultivating strong vendor relationships, negotiating contracts, and managing supplier incentives to benefit the organization.</li><li>Align purchasing activity with sales and marketing goals to drive profitable growth.</li><li>Champion inventory accuracy, optimizing turnover rates and minimizing product obsolescence through proactive planning and analytics.</li><li>Standardize operational procedures and leverage technology solutions to connect and streamline processes between sales, IT, finance, and customer service.</li><li>Mentor, motivate, and develop departmental leaders through coaching and performance management, supporting professional advancement and cross-functional teamwork.</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree</li><li>10+ years of related operations and supply chain management experience</li><li>Oversight of warehouse and purchasing functions</li><li>Noted strength in creating and hitting KPIs and cost efficiency.</li><li>ERP system experience</li><li>History of building, developing, and inspiring high-performing teams in fast-paced environments.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>For immediate consideration</strong>, please apply today and/or email your resume to <u>Drew.Schroll@RobertHalf com.</u> All inquiries will remain confidential.</p>
We are seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Agent to join our team in Stratford, Connecticut. This Contract to permanent position requires a proactive individual who excels in vendor management, purchasing processes, and customer service. The ideal candidate will play a key role in ensuring timely procurement of parts, maintaining strong relationships with vendors, and delivering exceptional service to both internal and external stakeholders.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare accurate quotes based on technician requests and ensure they are sent to clients within one business day.<br>• Evaluate vendor quotes to secure optimal pricing and quality for clients.<br>• Manage the procurement process by ordering necessary parts in advance to meet scheduled job timelines.<br>• Monitor and track purchase orders, ensuring parts arrive as planned and updating technicians accordingly.<br>• Collaborate with technicians to confirm part requirements and approve vendor-recommended replacements.<br>• Review technician follow-up recommendations and coordinate with internal teams to create new work orders.<br>• Support warehouse operations by verifying inventory for jobs scheduled at least one week ahead.<br>• Maintain market awareness by researching new suppliers and assessing competitor activities to enhance client satisfaction.<br>• Respond promptly to client inquiries and provide regular updates to the client relationship manager.<br>• Address service-related issues by involving technical advisors and resolving client concerns in a detail-oriented manner.
