$50k - $90k (CAD)
full-time
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Salary: $50,000 to $90,000
Vacancy: This is a new role on the team.
Gerrie Electric is one of the largest independent electrical distributors, with 24 key Ontario locations and over 400 employees. We are a proud family owned, Canadian company and are headquartered in Burlington, ON. We are proud to be a Platinum Club winner of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. Having been in business since 1957, we are an established and well-respected company in the industry.
Culture
Our core purpose is passionately helping customers be more successful by delivering exceptional experiences. Customer First- Employee Driven. We strive for an inspiring culture and integrity in all that we do.
Our success is powered by our people. We invest in the training & development of our employees and encourage career growth across all areas. We celebrate success and show recognition for a job well done.
We believe a more diverse and inclusive environment brings strength to our organization, helps our customers to succeed and creates a significant competitive edge.
What you will be doing
Lead Gerrie’s Asset Management & Reliability Service program while owning the logistics for Automation Remanufactured Products (repairs, exchanges, core returns, and associated warranty). Minimize asset obsolescence risk, reduce downtime and MRO spend, optimize inventory, and deliver measurable value reporting and sustainability outcomes across single-site and multi-site engagements.
Key Outcomes
Cost savings via repair-first strategies, warranty recovery, and optimized inventory.
Reliability & uptime improvements backed by data-driven reporting (failures, trends, warranty honor rates).
Lifecycle risk mitigation through IBE® baselines and AOP roadmaps.
Sustainability metrics (CO2e, energy, waste) for executive reviews and ESG reporting.
Core Responsibilities
Stand up and manage the repairable asset management process: intake, quoting, shipments, receiving, barcoding/tagging, warranty tracking.
Support Customer Success resource with monthly/quarterly value reporting: program performance, cost savings, failure/warranty analysis, downtime avoidance.
Facilitate IBE® execution and support AOP workshops, act on modernization, spares gaps, and obsolescence.
Own logistics for remanufacturing and exchanges: core-return tracking, documentation accuracy, ERP/CMMS updates.
Ensure compliance with OEM standards and warranty.
Interface with end users, service provider partners, and OEM teams to meet SLAs and minimize time-to-repair.
Execute SCOR, ABC/Dead Stock, TOI analyses; reset MIN/MAX and reorder points; rationalize SKU duplication via taxonomy remediation.
Drive inventory transparency; deliver optimization projects that reduce downtime, carrying costs and avoid stock-outs.
Build relationships with customers and internal teams; support customer success in executive-level business reviews; collaborate with Sales on pipeline and bundled offerings.
Maintain accurate data in CRM/ERP/CMMS/other Asset Management Portals; standardize processes; escalate issues through defined channels; contribute to enablement content.
COMMUNICATION
Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain positive collaborative relationships with customers.
TEAMWORK AND COLLABORATION
Create and maintain a team atmosphere and ensure employee concerns are resolved promptly.
PROBLEM SOLVING
Be able to recommend creative solutions to various issues that may arise.
QUALITY
Ensure employees understand and adhere to ISO policies and procedures.
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
Participate in conferences, seminars, and other educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintain and participate in professional networks to enhance your knowledge and skills.
Participates on committees and special projects as requested.
What you bring to the table
Post-secondary degree/diploma in Technical or Business field.
2–5+ years supporting Automated Industrial Systems (design, maintenance/repair operations)
2 years in supply chain/logistics, or industrial inventory management.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and ERP/CMMS (SAP, Oracle, Fiix, Maximo) plus CRM.
Strong analytical/reporting skills; comfort with dashboards and data storytelling.
Excellent communication; ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
Preferred
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt; PMP or SMRP certification.
Experience with IBE®, AOP, and sustainability tools/calculators.
Knowledge of Allen-Bradley® lifecycle status and industrial control products.
Experience delivering multi-site programs and value reporting cadence.
Success Metrics (First 6–12 Months)
≥ 20% reduction in repair turnaround time vs. baseline.
Warranty honor rate meets/exceeds target; recoveries documented.
Inventory optimization delivered (e.g., MIN/MAX reset for top SKUs; stock-out reduction).
Quarterly executive business reviews completed with measurable cost savings and sustainability insights.
Working Conditions
Hybrid field/office with customer site visits; occasional travel.
Safe handling of industrial components during logistics coordination.
Learning & Development
Rockwell Automation University modules; Asset+ enablement.
Inventory optimization (SCOR, TOI, taxonomy); lifecycle services (IBE®, AOP, My Equipment).
Product webinars and service updates.
We believe in taking care of our people
Major medical + dental coverage for yourself and your dependents (flex plan options available)
Employee Assistance Program
Global travel coverage
Pension plan with contribution matching
Training, development and career growth opportunities
Tuition re-imbursement program
Promote from within culture
A diverse and inclusive workplace
Caring and nurturing environment
Words that our employees use to describe us
Inclusive, team-oriented, motivating, happy, forward thinking, innovative, successful!
*Flexible interview options are available!
Gerrie is a Canadian, family owned company founded by Ken Gerrie in 1957. Built on the tradition of service, Gerrie has since become one of the largest independent electrical distributors in Canada. Today, the Electrical Supply division is still the cornerstone of our business adding Lighting Solutions, Automation, Project Services, Supply Chain Services, Data Comm Solutions and our newest Process Group to address the growing demands and evolving requirements of the industry.
Gerrie is is proud to be a Platinum Standard winner of Canada's Best Managed Companies!
Gerrie is also certified by WBE Canada as a majority women-owned company (Women Business Enterprise).
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