[{"country_short": "USA", "city": "CLAYTON", "description": "CONTRACT NON-EXEMPT OFFICE/CLERICAL\n\n\u00a0\n\nTHE OPPORTUNITY\n\n\n\nGraybar is looking for talented, enthusiastic people to help us maintain the highest levels of customer satisfaction in every area of our business. We are a Company that recognizes talent and provides the opportunity for training and development for your career growth.\n\n\n\nTHE COMPANY\n\n\n\nGraybar is a leader in the distribution of electrical, telecommunications, and networking products and an expert provider of related supply chain management and logistics services. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in North America, Graybar offers exciting career opportunities and an environment energized by a history of teamwork, innovation and continuous success. This is your chance to join a Fortune 500 company with a 140-year history of entrepreneurial innovation and a philosophy of promote from within. Join our team and let Graybar work to YOUR advantage!\n\n\n\nTHE REQUIREMENTS\n\n\n\n\n\n* Duties vary widely by department and are continually changing with new advancements.\u00a0\n\n* Responsible for managing, organizing, scheduling and/or maintaining information.\u00a0\n\n* Use photocopiers, fax machines, typewriters and personal computers.\u00a0\n\n* Compose a number of types of professional documents.\u00a0\n\n* May create spreadsheets, compose email, manage databases, maintain paper and electronic files, create documents and/or handle travel arrangements.\u00a0\n\n* Be very organized and exude a positive image that reflects well on the Company.\u00a0\n\n* Perform other duties as assigned.\n\n\n\nSKILLS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE\n\n\n\nEducation:\u00a0 High School diploma or equivalent.\n\nExperience: Some relevant office or clerical experience preferred.\n\nKnowledge: General PC proficiency required. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint are preferred. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.\n\n\n\nNORMAL WORK SCHEDULE\n\n\n\n8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday; Some overtime required\n\n(Note: The normal work schedule may vary depending on location.)\n\n\n\nBENEFITS\n\n\n\nAt Graybar, our advantages and benefits revolve around our motto of \"Plan Well, Invest Well, Live Well\". Graybar?s benefits package helps you live well with a comprehensive health care package including medical, dental, prescription drug and vision plans.\n\n\n\nAs an employee-owner, you'll be proud to call Graybar YOUR company!\n\n\n\nGraybar is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome job applications from qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, ancestry, family care status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or any other lawfully protected status. Minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans are encouraged to apply.\n\n\n\nDetails\nJob ID: 4519\nLocation: MO - CLAYTON\nType: Full Time", "date_new": "2012-05-21 18:27:49", "url": "http://jobs.graybar.com/xml/28833512/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Graybar", "title": "CONTRACT NON-EXEMPT OFFICE/CLERICAL", "reqid": null, "state": "Missouri", "state_short": "MO", "location": "CLAYTON, MO", "uid": 28833512}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "SAINT LOUIS", "description": "Manager, Specialty Business - Utility Market\n\n\u00a0\n\nTHE OPPORTUNITY\n\nGraybar is looking for talented, enthusiastic people to help us maintain the highest levels of customer satisfaction in every area of our business. We are a Company that recognizes talent and provides the opportunity for training and development for your career growth.\n\n\u00a0\n\nTHE COMPANY\n\nGraybar is a leader in the distribution of electrical, telecommunications, and networking products and an expert provider of related supply chain management and logistics services. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in North America, Graybar offers exciting career opportunities and an environment energized by a history of teamwork, innovation and continuous success. This is your chance to join a Fortune 500 company with a 140-year history of entrepreneurial innovation and a philosophy of promote from within. Join our team and let Graybar work to YOUR advantage!\n\n\u00a0\n\nTHE REQUIREMENTS\n\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Develops business plans that support the assigned utility market within the assigned territory.\n\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Recruit, train, develop specialized utility sales personnel to insure appropriate customer coverage\n\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Works with appropriate sales personnel to develop tactical plans that support the Company?s overall electric utility strategy.\n\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Develops assigned sales territory business plans with suppliers that marketing has identified as strategic.\n\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Implements the sales management process, utilizing sales rep business plans, pre-call plans, and post call coaching debriefs.\u00a0\n\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Establishes annual sales and gross margin rates for the market applicable sales reps or other sales personnel within the district.\n\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Evaluates industry and business trends for potential impact on the utility market, identifies key business opportunities and potential threats within the assigned sales territory.\n\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Develops and maintains relationships with key customers and suppliers so that the assigned sales territory is properly positioned within the marketplace.\u00a0 Provides guidance and support in the retention of profitable business.\u00a0\u00a0\n\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Clearly and concisely communicates appropriate business information and performance expectations to the assigned sales territory on a regular basis.\u00a0\n\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Ensures the assigned sales territory has implemented effective recruiting, staffing, employee development, performance management, and succession planning programs in assigned area.\u00a0\n\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Assists in the development and implementation of appropriate tools and/or training programs within the assigned sales territory to support the utility market business growth.\n\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Other duties as assigned.\n\n\u00a0\n\nSKILLS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE\n\nEducation: Bachelor?s Degree or equivalent experience preferred.\u00a0\n\nExperience: A minimum of five years direct utility experience\n\nKnowledge: Knowledge of the wholesale distribution industry, Knowledge of the Company?s business, customers, suppliers, and external market conditions, Knowledge of the applicable specialty business (electric utility), Knowledge of financial analysis methods and techniques, Knowledge of continuous improvement techniques and practices\n\nSkills: Leadership and supervisory skills,\u00a0 Analytical and problem solving skills, Planning and organizational skills, Written and verbal communication and presentation skills, Listening skills,\u00a0 Results orientation skills, Negotiation skills, Mathematical skills\n\nAbilities: Ability to leverage district and branch resources effectively, Ability to effectively recruit and supervise staff and achieve results through others, Ability to make quality fact-based decisions using appropriate information, Ability to develop and maintain relationships with key customers and suppliers, Ability to be an effective member of, and lead, complex project teams, Ability to effectively use standard office applications software.\n\n\u00a0\n\n\u00a0\n\nNORMAL WORK SCHEDULE\n\n8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday; some overtime required\n\n50% Travel Required\n\n(Note: The normal work schedule may vary depending on location.)\n\n\u00a0\n\nBENEFITS\n\nAt Graybar, our advantages and benefits revolve around our motto of \"Plan Well, Invest Well, Live Well\". Our advantages help you plan well for the future by offering flexible spending accounts, long-term care insurance, and life insurance and disability benefits. Employees can invest well with retirement saving tools such as a profit sharing plan, a defined benefit pension plan, a 401(k) plan and an employee stock purchase plan. Graybar's benefits package helps you live well with a comprehensive health care package including medical, dental, prescription drug and vision plans. We also offer paid vacation time and holidays.\n\nAs an employee-owner, you'll be proud to call Graybar YOUR Company!\n\nGraybar is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome job applications from qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, ancestry, family care status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or any other lawfully protected status. Minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans are encouraged to apply.\n\n\n\nDetails\nJob ID: 4501\nLocation: MO - SAINT LOUIS\nType: Full Time", "date_new": "2012-05-18 20:41:39", "url": "http://jobs.graybar.com/xml/28803359/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Graybar", "title": "Manager, Specialty Business - Utility Market", "reqid": null, "state": "Missouri", "state_short": "MO", "location": "SAINT LOUIS, MO", "uid": 28803359}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "CLAYTON", "description": "Employment Practice Manager\n\nGraybar, a Fortune 500 corporation and one of the largest employee-owned companies in North America, is a leader in the distribution of high quality electrical, communications and data networking products, and specializes in related supply chain management and logistics services.\u00a0 As the Employment Practice Manager you will design, write and implement comprehensive employment policies and practices to ensure that Graybar retains top talent and remains at the forefront of driving business results through employee engagement.\u00a0 You are also responsible for overseeing national affirmative action planning process, managing our internal web-based HR resources, and leading our diversity initiatives.\u00a0\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\n\n* Design, write, and implement employment policies to ensure compliance with applicable laws, drive desired business results and engage and retain top talent\n\n* Research and analyze industry employment policies and practices to inform and analyze Graybar?s policies and practices, and to ensure Graybar is using best practices\n\n* Oversee\u00a0 our national affirmative action planning process, with the assistance of our field HR leaders\n\n* Manage Graybar?s internal web-based HR resources to ensure all such documents are current and compliant\n\n* Enhance and lead our national diversity programming and outreach efforts, in coordination with our field HR leaders\n\n* Provide analysis and suggested action steps for exit interview data reports\n\n* Respond timely and accurately to regulatory agency requests\n\n* Provide departmental support on litigation and employee relations investigations, as necessary\n\n* Manage and analyze data from multiple sources to produce reports related to employment practices and affirmative action on a regular and ad-hoc basis\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\n\n\nQualifications:\n\n\n* Bachelor?s degree in HR or related field, or equivalent experience\n\n* PHR or SPHR certification preferred\n\n* Four or more years experience in human resources and/or employment law\n\n* Excellent writing skills, including professional and technical writing\n\n* Forward thinking and progressive while maintaining an appreciation and understanding of past practices\n\n* Excellent communication skills\n\n* Strong project management skills with the ability to meet deadlines\n\n* Solid PC skills- Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook required\n\n* Familiarity with SAP a plus\n\n\nNORMAL WORK SCHEDULE:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\n\n8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday\n\nBENEFITS:\n\nGraybar offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical/dental, life insurance, pension plan, tuition reimbursement, profit sharing and the opportunity for you to become an employee-owner.\n\nAs an employee-owner, you'll be proud to call Graybar YOUR company!\n\n\u00a0\n\nGraybar is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome job applications from qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, ancestry, family care status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or any other lawfully protected status. Minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans are encouraged to apply.\n\n\n\nDetails\nJob ID: 4503\nLocation: MO - CLAYTON\nType: Full Time", "date_new": "2012-05-17 18:48:18", "url": "http://jobs.graybar.com/xml/28764442/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Graybar", "title": "Employment Practice Manager  Graybar, a Fortune 500 corporation and one of the largest employee-owned companies in North America, is a leader in the distribution of high quality electrical, communications and data networking products, and specializes", "reqid": null, "state": "Missouri", "state_short": "MO", "location": "CLAYTON, MO", "uid": 28764442}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "SAINT LOUIS", "description": "CORPORATE PURCHASING COST ANALYST\n\n\n\nTHE OPPORTUNITY\n\n\n\nGraybar is looking for talented, enthusiastic people to help us maintain the highest levels of customer satisfaction in every area of our business. We are a Company that recognizes talent and provides the opportunity for training and development for your career growth.\n\n\n\nTHE COMPANY\n\n\n\nGraybar is a leader in the distribution of electrical, telecommunications, and networking products and an expert provider of related supply chain management and logistics services. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in North America, Graybar offers exciting career opportunities and an environment energized by a history of teamwork, innovation and continuous success. This is your chance to join a Fortune 500 company with a 140-year history of entrepreneurial innovation and a philosophy of \"promote from within.\" Join our team and let Graybar work to YOUR advantage!\n\n\n\nTHE REQUIREMENTS\n\n\n\n\n\n* Maintains cost and other material related information for multiple supplier lines. Performs thorough analysis of supplier changes on inventory and pricing\n\n* Performs daily tasks, including but not limited to, processing cost changes, invoice reconciliation, processing requests for new items, problem files, and e-mails\n\n* Utilizes custom software to analyze and implement changes to cost\n\n* Applies knowledge of Graybar's pricing structure and understands the impact of changes to pricing structure\n\n* Provides, when applicable, offset information for changes made to cost\n\n* Manually recovers or pays back price discrepancies not addressed through the invoice reconciliation process\n\n* Communicates daily with corporate marketing, Graybar field and suppliers\n\n* Perform other duties as assigned.\n\n\n\nSKILLS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE\n\n\n\nEducation: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred. High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.\n\nExperience: One to two years of analytical and general office experience.\n\nLevelI - Entry-level position with little experience\n\nLevelII - Demonstrates, over time, strong analytical skills, initiative, thoroughness, accuracy, and attention to detail. Is able to, with little supervisor intervention, provide offset information from multiple transactions and complete any manual debits or credits. Demonstrates leadership by leading by example. Adheres to, over time, the expectations of a Cost Analyst and demonstrates this to others.\n\nLevelIII - Demonstrates, over time, strong training skills. Demonstrates initiative to improve processes and efficiencies. Demonstrates strong leadership skills within the group by leading by example and aiding in the training and development of other employees.\n\nLevelIV - Employees at this level are fully trained and work independently with no supervision. Capable of being the lead person on special projects. Acts as a liaison between Corporate Purchasing Cost Services and other departments within Graybar. Demonstrates superior leadership skills through example and suggests improvements to current processes. Acts as a backup to the supervisor.\n\nKnowledge: Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Access and Excel. Knowledge of finance, accounting or business administration principles.\n\nSkills: Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate issues determine a course of action and determine a resolution.\n\nDetailed oriented\n\nOrganizational skills\n\nSolid language and math skills\n\nExcellent customer service skills\n\nAbilities: Ability to take initiative in all situations. Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner via phone, email, and in person. Ability to multitask and work in a fast paced environment.\n\n\n\nNORMAL WORK SCHEDULE\n\n\n\n8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday; Some overtime required\n\n(Note: The normal work schedule may vary depending on location.)\n\n\n\nBENEFITS\n\n\n\nAt Graybar, our advantages and benefits revolve around our motto of \"Plan Well, Invest Well, Live Well\". Our advantages help you plan well for the future by offering flexible spending accounts, long-term care insurance, and life insurance and disability benefits. Employees can invest well with retirement saving tools such as a profit sharing plan, a defined benefit pension plan, a 401(k) plan and an employee stock purchase plan. Graybar's benefits package helps you live well with a comprehensive health care package including medical, dental, prescription drug and vision plans. We also offer paid vacation time and holidays.\n\n\n\nAs an employee-owner, you'll be proud to call Graybar YOUR company!\n\n\n\nGraybar is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome job applications from qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, ancestry, family care status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or any other lawfully protected status. Minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans are encouraged to apply.\n\n\n\nDetails\nJob ID: 4500\nLocation: MO - SAINT LOUIS (BEL-RIDGE)\nType: Full Time", "date_new": "2012-05-16 20:36:16", "url": "http://jobs.graybar.com/xml/28740877/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Graybar", "title": "CORPORATE PURCHASING COST ANALYST", "reqid": null, "state": "Missouri", "state_short": "MO", "location": "SAINT LOUIS, MO", "uid": 28740877}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "SAINT LOUIS", "description": "ASSISTANT ACCOUNTING SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE\n\n\n\n\u00a0\n\nTHE OPPORTUNITY\n\n\n\nGraybar is looking for talented, enthusiastic people to help us maintain the highest levels of customer satisfaction in every area of our business. We are a Company that recognizes talent and provides the opportunity for training and development for your career growth.\n\n\n\nTHE COMPANY\n\n\n\nGraybar is a leader in the distribution of electrical, telecommunications, and networking products and an expert provider of related supply chain management and logistics services. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in North America, Graybar offers exciting career opportunities and an environment energized by a history of teamwork, innovation and continuous success. This is your chance to join a Fortune 500 company with a 140-year history of entrepreneurial innovation and a philosophy of \"promote from within.\" Join our team and let Graybar work to YOUR advantage!\n\n\n\nTHE REQUIREMENTS\n\n\n\n\n\n* Opens and sorts incoming mail.\u00a0\n\n* Batches and scans invoices into electronic imaging system.\u00a0\n\n* Verifies quality of electronic images.\u00a0\n\n* Enters appropriate invoice indices.\u00a0\n\n* Accurately matches supplier invoices to purchase orders by line items.\u00a0\n\n* Determines appropriate workflow routing for invoices requiring review.\u00a0\n\n* Maintains performance records of all daily activities.\u00a0\u00a0\n\n* Performs other duties as assigned\n\n\u00a0\n\nSKILLS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE\n\n\n\nEducation: High School diploma or G.E.D.\n\nExperience: Prior SAP or Accounts Payable experience preferred.\n\nKnowledge: General knowledge of Accounts Payable processes. Must be proficient in use of ten-key and have good data entry skills with a high level of accuracy. Basic MS Excel is required. Demonstrated good oral communication skills. Able to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment\n\n\u00a0\n\n\n\nNORMAL WORK SCHEDULE\n\n\n\n8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday; Some overtime required\n\n(Note: The normal work schedule may vary depending on location.)\n\n\n\nBENEFITS\n\n\n\nAt Graybar, our advantages and benefits revolve around our motto of \"Plan Well, Invest Well, Live Well\". Our advantages help you plan well for the future by offering flexible spending accounts, long-term care insurance, and life insurance and disability benefits. Employees can invest well with retirement saving tools such as a profit sharing plan, a defined benefit pension plan, a 401(k) plan and an employee stock purchase plan. Graybar's benefits package helps you live well with a comprehensive health care package including medical, dental, prescription drug and vision plans. We also offer paid vacation time and holidays.\n\n\n\nAs an employee-owner, you'll be proud to call Graybar YOUR company!\n\n\n\nGraybar is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome job applications from qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, ancestry, family care status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or any other lawfully protected status. Minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans are encouraged to apply.\n\n\n\nDetails\nJob ID: 4381\nLocation: MO - SAINT LOUIS (BEL-RIDGE)\nType: Full Time", "date_new": "2012-05-01 20:05:49", "url": "http://jobs.graybar.com/xml/28307741/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Graybar", "title": "ASSISTANT ACCOUNTING SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE", "reqid": null, "state": "Missouri", "state_short": "MO", "location": "SAINT LOUIS, MO", "uid": 28307741}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "CLAYTON", "description": "Director, Compensation and Benefits (Total Rewards)\n\n\u00a0\n\nGraybar, a Fortune 500 Company, is a leader in the distribution of electrical, telecommunications, and networking products and an expert provider of related supply chain management and logistics services. We are seeking a strategic Human Resources business partner to take the lead as Director, Compensation & Benefits (Total Rewards), based in St. Louis, MO, reporting to the Senior Vice President, Human Resources.\n\n\n\nThis role will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing efficient and effective compensation and benefit programs to attract, develop, and retain an engaged workforce to meet current and future business needs and maintain a competitive advantage for the business as a whole.\u00a0\n\n\n\nThe Responsibilities:\n\n\n* Develops and executes an ongoing program to monitor and benchmark the attractiveness of the company?s total rewards programs (compensation and benefits) against relevant industry statistics and key competitors\n\n* Ensures total reward programs are aligned with established company principles and objectives\n\n* Analyzes and reports on various components related to total reward issues, including advice and support to management regarding interpreting policy and plans\n\n* Makes recommendations to leadership and HR regarding plans that require review due to operational issues or regulatory changes\n\n* Plans, designs, administers, and maintains the company?s benefits programs, including life, health, disability, pension and profit sharing that support the total rewards philosophy and ensure market competitiveness\n\n* Supervises the selection of the company?s benefits providers, including carriers, consultants, brokers, trustees, advisors, administration platforms and other partners; responsible for ongoing management of benefits partners, including periodic selection and monitoring against required service levels\n\n* Maintains a working knowledge of legislation that may affect compensation, benefits, and/or polices and ensures compliance with all legal requirements of various employee benefit and compensation programs; oversees the preparation and filing of required legal reports and documents\n\n* Maintains and supports the ongoing operations for internal compensation and benefits committees required for program decision making and regulatory compliance\n\n* Provides accurate, complete, and timely submission of required reports, forecasts, quotations, and budgets associated with the company?s benefits plans\n\n* Recommends and initiates new benefit programs and projects to continuously improve service levels, efficiency, costs and quality consistent with company strategy\n\n* Supervises and directs all communications associated with benefits plans and compensation programs\n\n* Oversees and ensures resolution of compensation and benefits issues, irregularities, employee or vendor inquiries\n\n\n\n\nThe Qualifications:\n\nEducation:\u00a0 Bachelor?s Degree in HR or related field. CCP Certification or PHR Certification preferred.\n\nExperience:\u00a0 Minimum of 10 years experience in roles of progressive responsibility; including experience developing and managing compensation programs (including experience ranging from a salaried workforce to sales compensation to senior management compensation); and including experience managing defined contribution and defined benefit retirement plans; demonstrated experience in applicable benefit plan processes and design; sound knowledge of governmental regulations, financial analysis and overall benefits theory and practice.\n\nKnowledge, Abilities, Skills:\n\n\n\n* Knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations;\n\n* Possesses effective interpersonal and communication skills, particularlyrelationship skills along with the ability to work effectively across multiple functions;\n\n* Strong project management skills, systems knowledge, and financial analysis skills;\n\n* Ability to effectively manage multiple assignments concurrently, including ability to assess and manage priorities; and effective problem solving skills;\n\n* Demonstrates effective leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills.\u00a0 Able to translate strategy into meaningful actions;\n\n* Highly results oriented & focused on business priorities, with a successful record of accomplishments;\n\n* Strong analytical abilities; and Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Internet applications.\n\n\n\n\u00a0\n\nThe Advantages & Benefits:\n\nAt Graybar, our competitive advantages and benefits revolve around our motto of \"Plan Well, Invest Well, Live Well. Our advantages help you plan well for the future by offering flexible spending accounts, long-term care insurance, and life insurance and disability benefits. Employees can invest well with retirement saving tools such as a profit sharing plan, a defined benefit pension plan, a 401(k) plan and an employee stock purchase plan. Graybar's benefits package helps you live well with a comprehensive health care package including medical, dental, prescription drug and vision plans. We also offer paid vacation time and holidays.\n\n\n\nAs an employee-owner, you'll be proud to call Graybar YOUR Company!\n\n\n\nGraybar is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome job applications from qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, ancestry, family care status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or any other lawfully protected status. Minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans are encouraged to apply.\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\nJob ID: 2853\nLocation: MO - CLAYTON\nType: Full Time", "date_new": "2012-04-17 20:03:14", "url": "http://jobs.graybar.com/xml/27952787/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Graybar", "title": "Director, Compensation and Benefits (Total Rewards)   \u00a0  Graybar, a Fortune 500 Company, is a leader in the distribution of electrical, telecommunications, and networking products and an expert provider of related supply chain management and logistic", "reqid": null, "state": "Missouri", "state_short": "MO", "location": "CLAYTON, MO", "uid": 27952787}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "SAINT LOUIS", "description": "COLLECTION ASSISTANT\n\n(CREDIT & COLLECTIONS)\n\n\u00a0\n\nTHE OPPORTUNITY\n\n\n\nGraybar is looking for talented, enthusiastic people to help us maintain the highest levels of customer satisfaction in every area of our business. We are a Company that recognizes talent and provides the opportunity for training and development for your career growth.\n\n\n\nTHE COMPANY\n\n\n\nGraybar is a leader in the distribution of electrical, telecommunications, and networking products and an expert provider of related supply chain management and logistics services. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in North America, Graybar offers exciting career opportunities and an environment energized by a history of teamwork, innovation and continuous success. This is your chance to join a Fortune 500 company with a 140-year history of entrepreneurial innovation and a philosophy of \"promote from within.\" Join our team and let Graybar work toYOURadvantage!\n\n\n\nTHE REQUIREMENTS\n\n\n\n\n\n* Type a variety of correspondence and reports.\u00a0\n\n* Maintain and update credit, collection and job files, and maintain check files.\u00a0\n\n* Verify credit applications for correct and complete information.\u00a0\n\n* Compile credit references through phone and written communication, set up files.\u00a0\n\n* Perform phone and written collection duties.\u00a0\n\n* Verify approval of customer orders within established guidelines.\u00a0\n\n* Answer department phone.\u00a0\n\n* Perform other duties as assigned.\n\n\u00a0\n\nSKILLS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE\n\n\u00a0\n\nEducation: High School Diploma or G.E.D. Additional specialized training in credit and collection functions preferred.\n\nExperience: One to three years' experience in similar positions preferred.\n\nKnowledge: Knowledge of credit and collection procedures and policies. Tact and courtesy in dealing with customers. Operation of PC with knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.\n\n\n\nNORMAL WORK SCHEDULE\n\n8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday; Some overtime required\n\n(Note: The normal work schedule may vary depending on location.)\n\n\n\nBENEFITS\n\n\n\nAt Graybar, our advantages and benefits revolve around our motto of \"Plan Well, Invest Well, Live Well\". Our advantages help you plan well for the future by offering flexible spending accounts, long-term care insurance, and life insurance and disability benefits. Employees can invest well with retirement saving tools such as a profit sharing plan, a defined benefit pension plan, a 401(k) plan and an employee stock purchase plan. Graybar's benefits package helps you live well with a comprehensive health care package including medical, dental, prescription drug and vision plans. We also offer paid vacation time and holidays.\n\n\n\nAs an employee-owner, you'll be proud to call Graybar YOUR company!\n\n\n\nGraybar is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome job applications from qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, ancestry, family care status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or any other lawfully protected status. Minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans are encouraged to apply.\n\n\n\nDetails\nJob ID: 4237\nLocation: MO - SAINT LOUIS (BEL-RIDGE)\nType: Full Time", "date_new": "2012-04-16 21:33:01", "url": "http://jobs.graybar.com/xml/27930820/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Graybar", "title": "COLLECTION ASSISTANT  (CREDIT  and  COLLECTIONS)", "reqid": null, "state": "Missouri", "state_short": "MO", "location": "SAINT LOUIS, MO", "uid": 27930820}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "SAINT LOUIS", "description": "Vice President, Corporate Accounts\n\nGraybar, a Fortune 500 corporation and one of the largest employee-owned companies in North America, is a leader in the distribution of high quality electrical, communications and data networking products, and specializes in related supply chain management and logistics services.\u00a0 As the Corporate Accounts leader you will be responsible for the strategic leadership, business development and maximizing the growth opportunities of our corporate accounts sales organization.\u00a0 Eleven consecutive years on FORTUNE?s World?s Most Admired Companies list demonstrates the Graybar Advantage.\u00a0 Join our team and let Graybar work to YOUR advantage!\u00a0\n\nRESPONSIBILITIES:\n\n\n* Ensures the design and structure of the Corporate Accounts organization is future focused and maximizes the company?s strategic opportunities\n\n* Builds senior-level Business-to-Business relationships with strategic corporate accounts, including supply chain relationships with key manufacturers\n\n* Responsible for the continual growth and retention of corporate account agreements\n\n* Achieves all sales growth targets and contribution model return rates set for Corporate Accounts team\n\n* Oversees the corporate accounts pricing structure to ensure organizational objectives are met\n\n* Must work collaboratively and seamlessly with field District and Branch Management teams to support all national and multi-location account growth\n\n\nSKILLS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:\n\nEducation:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferredExperience:\u00a0 A minimum of ten years of experience in business development or sales, preferably in a large organization specializing in wholesale distribution or manufacturingKnowledge:\u00a0 Must have a proven track record of leadership-level business development and sales experience and a comprehensive knowledge of strategic business plans, contract negotiations, customer relationship management, pricing, RFP process, business/sales presentations, financial analysis and contract compliance.\u00a0 In addition, the ideal candidate will possess exceptional written and verbal communication, analytical, and presentation skills; high attention to detail; sound judgment and critical thinking skills; Must be able to quickly establish credibility and be decisive and resourceful.\u00a0 A working knowledge of SAP software is a plus.\u00a0 Some travel is required.\n\nBENEFITS:\n\nGraybar offers a highly-competitive comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, pension plan, tuition reimbursement, profit sharing and the opportunity for you to become an employee-owner.\n\nAs an employee-owner, you'll be proud to call Graybar YOUR company!\n\nGraybar is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome job applications from qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, ancestry, family care status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or any other lawfully protected status. Minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans are encouraged to apply.\n\n\n\nDetails\nJob ID: 4164\nLocation: MO - SAINT LOUIS (CENTERPOINT)\nType: Full Time", "date_new": "2012-04-07 03:59:08", "url": "http://jobs.graybar.com/xml/27719346/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Graybar", "title": "Vice President, Corporate Accounts  Graybar, a Fortune 500 corporation and one of the largest employee-owned companies in North America, is a leader in the distribution of high quality electrical, communications and data networking products, and spec", "reqid": null, "state": "Missouri", "state_short": "MO", "location": "SAINT LOUIS, MO", "uid": 27719346}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "CLAYTON", "description": "Strategic National Recruitment Manager\n\nOur Corporate HR team is seeking an experienced professional to design and implement a comprehensive and coordinated national recruitment strategy to support our business.\u00a0 This candidate is responsible for the design and implementation of recruitment strategy, the management of key vendor relationships, and the evaluation of recruitment efforts to ensure we are sourcing, recruiting and maintaining top talent.\u00a0 The ideal candidate will have experience in workforce planning, analytics and recruiting best practices.\u00a0 The successful candidate will possess considerable experience designing and implementing recruitment strategies.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\n\n* Partner with various business teams to assist the Company in responding proactively to various recruitment needs\n\n* Develop and implement an annual national strategic recruitment plan based on the Company?s current and future business needs\n\n* Create a sustainable process to measure the effectiveness and success of the strategic recruitment plan, by tracking metrics and accomplishments against the chosen recruitment plan\n\n* Oversee the continued growth and implementation of the Company?s national college internship programs, including assisting in selecting target schools, rolling out national programming, coordinating national recruitment efforts, providing on-site campus event support and ensuring the overall success of the program\n\n* Oversee partnerships with key recruitment vendors (Indeed.com, LinkedIn, Monster, etc.); review data to assess, challenge, grow and re-assess these partnerships, as necessary, and develop new partnerships with industry leading recruitment technology/process/media vendors/partners\n\n* Update and maintain company policies regarding recruitment practices\n\n* Work in partnership with managers to identify workforce-planning trends that impact achievement of business planning needs, and provide suggested solutions to any identified issues\n\n* Assist in the identification, development and national implementation of new sourcing channels and talent pipelines\n\n* Develop and deliver tools that allow managers to plan their own workforce requirements to support the recruitment, retention and development of competent and engaged employees\n\n* Utilize data as an effective management tool, forecasting trends and anticipating workforce and recruitment needs\n\n* Travel to college and other recruiting fairs and activities to represent the Company\n\n* Manage and manipulate data from multiple sources to produce reports, dashboards, and key metrics; Collect data from multiple sources and prepare reports on a regular and ad-hoc basis\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\n\n* Develop tools to assist and enhance reporting capabilities\n\n\nQualifications:\n\n\n* Bachelor?s degree in HR or related field, or equivalent experience\n\n* PHR or SPHR certification preferred\n\n* Four or more years experience in managing recruitment and workforce planning\n\n* Ability to work across functional/departmental lines as needed to secure engagement of key stakeholders\n\n* Forward thinking while maintaining an appreciation and understanding of past practices\n\n* Ability and willingness to travel as needed for recruitment efforts, including national college recruitment\n\n* Excellent oral and written communication skills\n\n* Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and details while meeting deadlines\n\n* Solid PC skills, Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook required\n\n* Familiarity with SAP a plus\n\n\nNORMAL WORK SCHEDULE:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\n\n8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday\n\nBENEFITS:\n\nGraybar offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical/dental, life insurance, pension plan, tuition reimbursement, profit sharing and the opportunity for you to become an employee-owner.\n\nAs an employee-owner, you'll be proud to call Graybar YOUR company!\n\n\u00a0\n\nGraybar is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome job applications from qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, ancestry, family care status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or any other lawfully protected status. Minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans are encouraged to apply.\n\n\n\nDetails\nJob ID: 3793\nLocation: MO - CLAYTON\nType: Full Time", "date_new": "2012-03-30 14:06:35", "url": "http://jobs.graybar.com/xml/27515976/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Graybar", "title": "Strategic National Recruitment Manager", "reqid": null, "state": "Missouri", "state_short": "MO", "location": "CLAYTON, MO", "uid": 27515976}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "SAINT LOUIS", "description": "DATA WAREHOUSE DEVELOPER I\u00a0\nTHE OPPORTUNITY\u00a0\n\nGraybar is looking for talented, enthusiastic people to help us maintain the highest levels of customer satisfaction in every area of our business. We are a Company that recognizes talent and provides the opportunity for training and development for your career growth.\u00a0\nTHE COMPANY\u00a0\n\nGraybar is a leader in the distribution of electrical, telecommunications, and networking products and an expert provider of related supply chain management and logistics services. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in North America, Graybar offers exciting career opportunities and an environment energized by a history of teamwork, innovation and continuous success. This is your chance to join a Fortune 500 company with a 140-year history of entrepreneurial innovation and a philosophy of ?promote from within.? Join our team and let Graybar work to YOUR advantage.\n\n\u00a0\nTHE REQUIREMENTS\n\n\n* Provide technical expertise and direction in developing and supporting system-level programs and interfacing with customers on requirements\n\n* Participate in all phases of the data warehouse development cycle\n\n* Responsible for production support and maintenance of data warehouse while working with the team on system performance optimization and interoperability issues\n\n* Code extract and summarization routines\n\n* Code, test, and implement complex programs; develop appropriate programs and systems documentation according to established IT standards\n\n* Support and troubleshoot production systems as required, optimizing performance, resolving production problems, and providing timely follow-up on problem reports\n\n* Plan, schedule, and conduct decision support systems tests; monitor test results; take required corrective action\n\n* Develop restructure process routines; create index and view scripts\n\n* Interface with customers to determine requirements\n\n* Aid in systems development planning and monitoring\n\n* Provide technical direction and training to other IT personnel\n\n* Provide technical consultation in new systems development, new package system evaluations, and enhancement of existing systems; participate in structured walk-through and technical reviews.\n\nSKILLS AND EDUCATION\u00a0\n\nEducation:Bachelor?s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related discipline.\n\nExperience:Three to four years experience in systems development and programming. Familiarity with line-of-business legacy systems. Experience as a team member on project teams in a cross-functional environment. Experience in design and implementation of data warehouse required. Knowledge of SAP Business Warehouse is desirable, but not a requirement.\u00a0\n\nKnowledge:Knowledge of extract tools. Strong knowledge and understanding of structured analysis and technical design techniques. Some knowledge of database management and file access methods is desirable; expertise in online analytical processing (OLAP) is a strong plus. Strong analytical, problem-solving, team-oriented interpersonal and communication skills. Solid project management skills in planning and monitoring projects in a cross-functional environment. Ability to effectively adapt to rapidly-changing technology and apply it to business needs. Ability to establish and maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence in the data warehouse team?s knowledge and of concern for customers? business needs.\n\n\u00a0\n\nNORMAL WORK SCHEDULE:\n\n8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday; Some overtime required\n\n\u00a0\n\nAdvantages & Benefits\n\nAt Graybar, our competitive advantages and benefits revolve around our motto of \"Plan Well, Invest Well, Live Well.\" Our advantages help you plan well for the future by offering flexible spending accounts, long-term care insurance, and life insurance and disability benefits. Employees can invest well with retirement saving tools such as a profit sharing plan, a defined benefit pension plan, a 401(k) plan and an employee stock purchase plan. Graybar's benefits package helps you live well with a comprehensive health care package including medical, dental, prescription drug and vision plans. We also offer paid vacation time and holidays.\n\n\n\nAs an employee-owner, you'll be proud to call Graybar YOUR Company!\n\n\n\nGraybar Electric Company, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome job applications from qualified individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other protected characteristic. Minorities, women, disabled persons, Vietnam era and disabled veterans are encouraged to apply\n\n\n\nDetails\nJob ID: 3857\nLocation: MO - SAINT LOUIS (CENTERPOINT)\nType: Full Time", "date_new": "2012-02-24 21:00:07", "url": "http://jobs.graybar.com/xml/26744339/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Graybar", "title": "DATA WAREHOUSE DEVELOPER I", "reqid": null, "state": "Missouri", "state_short": "MO", "location": "SAINT LOUIS, MO", "uid": 26744339}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "SAINT LOUIS", "description": "Manager, Compensation\n\nGraybar, a Fortune 500 Company, is a leader in the distribution of electrical, telecommunications, and networking products and an expert provider of related supply chain management and logistics services. We are seeking a strategic Human Resources business partner to take the lead as Manager, Compensation, based in St. Louis, MO, reporting to the Director, Compensation & Benefits.\n\n\n\nThe Opportunity\n\nAs Manager, Compensation, you will be charged with assisting in the recommendation, development, implementation and education of compensation policies, plans and procedures to maintain internal quality, external competitiveness and cost effectiveness of compensation plans. Additionally, you will be responsible for monitoring all compensation plan practices, policies, and system data, including its integrity. As Manager, Compensation, you will be responsible for researching, participating in, conducting and analyzing salary surveys, and proposing recommendations for improving effectiveness of existing policies. Additionally, you will be responsible for analyzing policy, practice, and survey data for all locations and recommending salary ranges and developing new salary ranges as needed. With respect to training, this role is responsible for assisting with training and development of tools and educational/reference materials for management with regard to pay practices, salary ranges, job descriptions, incentive plans and management responsibilities.\n\n\n\nThe Requirements\n\nThe ideal candidate to lead in this position will have a\u00a0history of\u00a0increasing responsibility for Compensation programs with an understanding of both compensation theory and practice.\u00a0A minimum of three years of HR or related-departmental experience is required.\u00a0The successful candidate will possess considerable\u00a0knowledge of compensation-related government regulations and plan design principles. Possession of a\u00a0Bachelor's degree and/or CCP is\u00a0preferred. We are looking for a strategic thinker with above average consulting and training skills and the drive to make things happen. \u00a0This position requires a candidate who has the ability to\u00a0work with\u00a0all levels of management while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality. A working knowledge of quantitative analysis techniques, project management, and group presentation skills\u00a0is highly preferred.\n\n\n\nAdvantages & Benefits\n\nAt Graybar, our competitive advantages and benefits revolve around our motto of \"Plan Well, Invest Well, Live Well.\" Our advantages help you plan well for the future by offering flexible spending accounts, long-term care insurance, and life insurance and disability benefits. Employees can invest well with retirement saving tools such as a profit sharing plan, a defined benefit pension plan, a 401(k) plan and an employee stock purchase plan. Graybar's benefits package helps you live well with a comprehensive health care package including medical, dental, prescription drug and vision plans. We also offer paid vacation time and holidays.\n\n\n\nAs an employee-owner, you'll be proud to call Graybar YOUR Company!\n\n\n\nGraybar Electric Company, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome job applications from qualified individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other protected characteristic. Minorities, women, disabled persons, Vietnam era and disabled veterans are encouraged to apply\n\n\n\nDetails\nJob ID: 2880\nLocation: MO - SAINT LOUIS (CENTERPOINT)\nType: Full Time", "date_new": "2012-01-31 18:34:31", "url": "http://jobs.graybar.com/xml/26215505/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Graybar", "title": "Manager, Compensation", "reqid": null, "state": "Missouri", "state_short": "MO", "location": "SAINT LOUIS, MO", "uid": 26215505}]