Chief Supply Chain & Inventory Excellence Leader

Sonepar Canada, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401K match

Profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Safety shoe reimbursement

Employee discount

Training programs

Job summary

Echo Electric, a Sonepar brand, seeks a Vice President, Supply Chain Management to lead inventory health, supplier performance, purchasing effectiveness, and working capital optimization across the Midwest footprint. Based in St.

Louis, MO, this executive role partners with the senior leadership team to strengthen product availability and drive the One ECHO operating model. You will shape enterprise-wide strategies, develop supplier partnerships, oversee procurement, and champion continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, operations, business, or related field.
• Advanced degree or professional cert is a plus.
• Proven track record in inventory-intensive businesses and improving working capital.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide inventory strategies focused on health, turns, and working capital.
• Develop supplier performance programs with scorecards and reviews.
• Oversee purchasing strategy and vendor management to improve availability and leverage.
• Drive continuous improvement in planning, replenishment, forecasting, and metrics.
• Partner with Sales, Operations, Finance, IT, and leadership to improve outcomes.

Skills

Executive leadership

Inventory management

Supplier partnerships

Purchasing strategy

Forecasting

Analytics

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or related field

Advanced degree or professional certification a plus

Tools

ERP systems

BI platforms

Inventory planning tools

Job description

Echo Electric, a Sonepar brand, seeks a Vice President, Supply Chain Management to lead inventory health, supplier performance, purchasing effectiveness, and working capital optimization across the Midwest footprint. Based in St.

Louis, MO, this executive role partners with the senior leadership team to strengthen product availability and drive the One ECHO operating model. You will shape enterprise-wide strategies, develop supplier partnerships, oversee procurement, and champion continuous