Vice President of Service & Operations

Cobb Technologies is consistently looking for talented and motivated team members to join our diverse and dedicated workforce. Cobb Technologies is the leading independent office technology dealer in Virginia and has been named one of the "Top Places to Work" by Richmond Magazine. Cobb offers a high-energy environment where the atmosphere is open, friendly, team-oriented, and where you are recognized for your contributions. Cobb's success is based on our corporate philosophy that employee satisfaction translates into customer satisfaction.

Summary/Objective

As part of the Executive Leadership team, the Vice President of Service and Operations will be responsible for overseeing the lead positions in warehouse operations, inventory control, technical training, and service operations. This position manages workflow, manpower requirements, implements policies and procedures, and recommends improvements in logistics, service profitability and performance.

Inventory & Warehouse Responsibilities

• Develop inventory strategies from receiving to shipping. The strategy will include inventory analysis, physical inventory roadmap, and auditing the accurate counting of inventory management.
• Oversee cycle counts and reconciliation of inventory. Create discrepancy reports and work on improvements. Create automated processes and digital transformation opportunities for inventory and maintain variances benchmark.
• Create a vision for world class inventory movement, and inventory control for expanding facilities/branches.
• Achieve monthly and quarterly inventory accuracy targets and make improvement opportunities.
• Provide support to execute the strategy of continuous improvements in key customer and financial metrics by managing key programs and projects, communicating progress, escalating challenges, and clear and timely communication to stakeholders.
• Manage departmental performance measures, including visual controls and provides regular progress reports to the President.
• Responsible for the sale and distribution of wholesale equipment, the write-off and disposal of aged, used equipment and appropriate bone yard stock.
• Manage vendor contracts and relations; point of contact of facility issues and projects.
  
  

Service Operations Responsibilities

• Manage the overall efforts of the service department.
• Responsible for service department profitability, growth, and staff utilization.
• Maintain 100% staffing through a comprehensive recruiting and hiring plan; Select, Train, and Develop.
• Oversee the development and implementation of the company technical training program.
• Oversee the management of cost of operation and establish service pricing benchmarks; oversee service renewal pricing.
• Oversee the effective utilization of BEI to achieve optimal team performance.
• Oversee, develop, and implement processes to optimize the company's ability to meet or surpass the CDA service benchmarks and BEI metrics - while consistently improving a high level of customer service.
• Maintain accountable territory integrity.
  
  

Other Responsibilities

• Conduct weekly team meetings.
• Mandate individual monthly plan and reviews for all direct reports and ensure consistent performance, goals with achievement timelines.
• Act with urgency to meet and resolve problems.
• Participate in self-developmental activities to insure continued personal development; in all situations act with the highest level of ethical behavior.
• Build strong relationships with all vendors.
  
  

Above all else

• Make your team feel valued, appreciated, and important to the success of our Company.
• Create exceptional customer experiences.
• Exemplify Cobb's core values.
  
  

Qualifications

• Progressive service and operational leadership experience in the industry.
• Experience leading, inspiring, and developing high-performing leadership teams.
• Demonstrated ability to ensure profitability and control costs.
• Ability to make critical decisions under pressure.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with drive, energy, and passion for the development of people and business.
• Proficiency with MS Office and the ability to quickly learn new systems.
• Ability to travel up to 50% or more, based on business demand.
  
  

Additional Details

This is a full-time, Monday - Friday opportunity, out of our Glen Allen, VA office. Competitive pay and benefits offered. Cobb has a thriving, collaborative culture.

This is a place that focuses on energizing and inspiring our team to be the best they can be. Cobb Technologies is a company with awesome people who bring positivity, fun and passion to our mission.

• Private Technology Corporation.
• Imprint (501c3 charitable arm of Cobb) focusing on the wellbeing of youth (a division of Cobb).
• 115+ Team Members Strong.
• Six offices across the state of Virginia.
• Dynamic, fun, family friendly culture.
• Commitment to employee training and professional development.
• Promotes community involvement and volunteer opportunities.
  
  

The selected candidate will be required to complete a criminal history background check and drug screen.

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