Operations Specialist, Renovations Plus (REMOTE)

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<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p><b>Job Summary</b></p><p>Responsible for providing operational expertise within the Branch as well as lead in the creation and implementation of processes that ensure Branch compliance. Identify and analyze operational inefficiencies to establish best practices. Conduct Full Branch reviews and provide oversight for month end reporting. </p><p></p><p><b>Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities</b></p><ul><li>Establishes operational processes and ensures alignment with corporate operational strategies.</li><li>Investigates operational issues and resolves general problems.</li><li>Drives documentation process and evaluates information pertaining to Branch operations.</li><li>Serves as point of contact for SOX audits and various administrative programs compliance by establishing processes and providing direction to Branch associates.</li><li>Interfaces regularly with clients, customers and/or internal personnel to communicate information.</li><li>Provides training related information and tools.</li><li>May lead and/or assist in the development and distribution of policies, industry standards and regulations.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Nature and Scope</b></p><ul><li>Demonstrates skill in data analysis techniques by resolving missing/incomplete information and <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">inconsistencies/anomalies</span> in more complex research/data.</li><li>Nature of work requires increasing independence; receives guidance only on unusual, complex problems or issues. Work review typically involves periodic review of output by a supervisor and/or direct customers of the process.</li><li>May provide general guidance/direction to or train junior level support or professional personnel.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Work Environment</b></p><ul><li>Typically located in a comfortable indoor area. There may be regular exposure to mild physical discomfort from factors, such as dust, fumes or odors, temperature extremes, loud noise, strong drafts, or bright lights.</li><li>Most of the time is spent sitting in the same position or standing/walking and/or there is some requirement to lift or handle material or equipment of moderate weight (8-20 pounds).</li><li>Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Education and Experience</b></p><ul><li>Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 2-5 years of experience in a related field OR MS/MA and generally 2-4 years of experience in a related field. Certification is required in some areas.</li></ul><p></p><p></p><p><b>Our Goals for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion</b></p><p></p><p>We are committed to creating a culture that promotes equity, respect, and advocacy for every HD Supply associate. We value the diversity of our people.</p><p></p><p></p><p><b>Equal Employment Opportunity</b></p><p></p><p><span>HD Supply is an Equal </span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">Opportunity/Affirmative</span></span></span></span></span></span><span> Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.</span></p>

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