Branch Manager

Foundation Building Materials (FBM), is currently seeking an enthusiastic, detailed Branch Manager to support our team in the Lexington, KY area. 

Summary 

This position reports to the Regional Vice-President, General Manager or Area Manager. They are responsible for the branch management including inside sales, operations and administration. 

Essential Functions 

· Directly or indirectly supervises salaried and hourly employees.  

· Manage the physical operation including hiring, disciplinary action, termination, benefits and compensation. 

· Conduct Performance Reviews. 

· Identify training requirements for branch personnel. 

· Manage Assets (Inventory, A/R, and Fixed Assets). 

· Supervise Production/Fabrication (if applicable). 

· Help maintain and grow market share each year with new and existing customers and products. 

· Help build a strong and evolving relationship between key accounts and the company based on identifying customer needs and communicating throughout the branch. 

· Maintain and build vendor relationships. 

· Overall branch profit and loss and asset management goals meet or exceed budget. 

· Customer satisfaction is measurable and grows each year. 

· Integrate best practices into all aspects of branch operations. 

· Work activities focus on improving profitability of operations, improved service and cost control. 

· Provide functional support to branch employees as needed. 

· Ensure all employees perform job tasks in a safe manner. 

· Monitor profitability of operation and make changes as needed to personnel and/or business plan to achieve targeted level of profit with Regional/Area Manager input and approval. 

· Administer policies, Best Practice procedures and programs at the branch level. 

· Manage all product and service issues, purchasing, scheduling, facility maintenance, truck maintenance and operation and warehouse/office housekeeping. 

· Complete Budgeting & Annual Forecasting. 

· Work with other branch/operation managers as needed to maximize profitability. 

· Oversee branch activities on purchasing, pricing, credit/collections, and vendor relations. 

· Oversee all physical inventories. 

Education, Skills, Experience, Knowledge and Supervisory Responsibility 

· Manages branch operations personnel, customer sales and service representatives (CSSR’s), and account managers (AM’s). 

· Strong financial skills and ability to understand key accounting techniques. 

· Ability to train, supervise and direct other employees. 

· Ability to handle several tasks at the same time and work well under pressure. 

· Strong communication skills both orally and written. 

· Able to meet deadlines and teach others. 

· Strong emissary for company with branch customers and potential customers. 

· Strong negotiation skills. 

· Strong leadership and motivation skills. 

· Strong operational and productivity skills and knowledge 

· College or HS Diploma preferred but not required 

· Years of experience 8 

Work Environment 

· Warehouse and office environment 

Travel 

· Some travel required 

Exemption Status 

· Exempt 

FBM Benefits: 

· A principled approach to work, including honesty and integrity 

· A friendly and supportive work environment 

· Competitive pay an incentives 

· Excellent benefits including: Medical, Dental and Vision plans, 401(k) 

About Foundation Building Materials 

Foundation Building Materials (FBM) is a leading North American distributor of building materials focused on meeting and exceeding the needs of local construction trades with best-in-class products and services. Based in California, FBM has more than 3,400 employees in nearly 175 locations throughout the US and Canada. FBM’s core values – safety first, a focus on customers and team members, honesty and integrity – form the foundation for an outstanding customer experience that is recognized across the industry. 

FBM promotes an equal employment opportunity workplace with respect to all categories protected under applicable State and Federal law.