Vice President of Supply Chain Capital Electric Upper Marlboro, MD Building and leading Capital's supply chain key elements to deliver consistency while leveraging modernized tools and framework to drive success relative to broader performance targets and cost while mitigating disruption to service and sales. The Supply Chain Vice President develops and coaches' direct reports to build capability to scale the level of support needed to sustain process excellence capabilities throughout all operating companies. This role owns the daily customer delivery experience and ongoing strategy, and field deployment. The Supply Chain Vice President balances long term and short-term strategy to maintain and build operating capability. This position will be expected to be located in Upper Marlboro, MD and working onsite. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead as well as work as an integral member of the Senior Leadership Team in developing strategic operational plans, department budgets as well as enhance profitability, productivity, and efficiency throughout the Company operations.
- Develop and direct the management of the Company's Distribution Centers to ensure timely ordering processing, accurate inventory control and proper Warehouse management. Manage logistics and outbound transportation processes; implement improved processes and management methods to generate higher ROI and workflow optimization.
- Develop working relationship with the Materials Management team to ensure correct pricing, proper inventory levels and product line management.
- Develop working relationship with Sales Leaders to develop short- and long-term strategies in each of the business segments of Industrial, Contractor and Utility.
- Develop relationships with key accounts in understanding logistical needs and developing successful strategies to exceed customer expectations.
- Develop and foster relationship with suppliers and rep agencies to incorporate sales goals into operational objectives.
- Reinforce all Sonepar business and operational policies, ensure that controls are in place and operating as designed
- Review each department's monthly expenses; recommend areas for savings and report areas of concern timely
- Correspond with branch and company management to resolve questions and issues that arise in the normal course of business-e.g., opening/closure of branches, branch relocations, acquisitions, lease/buy decisions
- Continually investigate and introduce process improvement measures and present suggestions to President and Senior Leadership Team for consideration.
- Participate with other managers on operational and administrative process improvement
- Develop self and others - assign and accept challenging assignments to expand professional knowledge and capabilities of self and others
- Perform other job responsibilities, as requested
- Embody personal leadership qualities through the following: Be in the moment to ensure authentic and humanistic interactions. Continuously volunteer discretionary effort and expect that of the team. Model desired behaviors to drive business results while also leveraging and respecting separate realities. Be curious in interactions with others and take personal accountability. Have courageous conversations when providing clear and specific expectations and feedback to the team; responsible to teach, coach and mentor the team to ensure their success.
- Provide clear and specific expectations to direct reports; set mutually agreed upon goals annually for each team member through an interactive process. Conduct periodic check-ins to provide meaningful performance feedback and guidance in relation to their performance to goal. Support team development through talent planning efforts in partnership with HR. Recognize succession needs, identify potential successors and manage development plans to ensure preparedness for succession activities.
- Safety / DOT / Environment leadership and accountability
- Fleet management coordinating with SUSA on optimal design for productivity and customer impact
- Leveraging data and analytics for forecasting and planning across Supply Chain, Inventory and Logistics functions
- Network / Branch optimizations leveraging key tools and coordination with sales insights
- Inbound / Outbound logistics optimizations inclusive of engaging supplier synergies and cost reductions
Education and/or Experience:
- Electrical, Industrial and/or distribution experience preferred but not required
- Bachelor's degree (B.A or B.S.) from a 4-year college or University in Business Management; CPA preferred; or
- 10+ years in an Operational Leadership role; or
- Equivalent combination of education and experience
Requirements:
- Proven track record as a leader who solves problems and resolves conflicts to achieve a positive outcome
- Experience managing a complex P&L ($100M+)
- Strong planning and analytical skills
- Excellent Communication and Presentation Skills
- Must be proficient with Microsoft Office products and ERP systems. Experience with Eclipse ERP a plus
- Ability to travel locally and nationally when required
- Maintain confidentiality of proprietary business information
We offer excellent training, career advancement opportunities, and a competitive compensation package to include vacation time, personal time, full health benefits, 401(k) and more. Capital Electric is an EEO Employer. About Us: Capital Electric is The Electrical Distributor of Choice in the Mid-Atlantic region and a proud member of the Sonepar family. Capital Electric delivers excellence in service, products from the finest lighting and electrical manufacturers, extensive application expertise, and customized, comprehensive solutions to our customers. Altogether, we serve customers in the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia from over 70 locations and from our central distribution center and company headquarters in Upper Marlboro, MD. Capital Electric is also part of the Sonepar family of operating companies, consisting of the finest locally managed electrical and industrial distributors throughout the United States. Sonepar USA is a market leader in the B-to-B distribution of electrical, industrial & safety products and related solutions. #LI-JW1
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