Strategic Supply Chain Lead

Sonepar USA Inc; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Dental & vision

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

401(k) retirement savings with company

Professional and personal development

Opportunity to become a shareholder

Disability insurance (short/long-term)

Life insurance for dependents

Wellness program

Gym reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Capital Electric, part of the Sonepar family, is seeking a Strategic Supply Chain Specialist to manage customer forecasts, inventory planning, procurement strategy, and supplier relationships. You will collaborate with sales, procurement, suppliers and customers to ensure product availability, optimize inventory investments, and deliver competitive pricing while supporting customer production needs.

The role requires 3-5+ years in related fields, strong analytics, and proficiency with Excel.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, inventory management, project management, or electrical distribution preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Responsibilities

• Manage and review customer forecasts and demand planning.
• Monitor customer-specific inventory and stocking strategies.
• Maintain knowledge of manufacturer lead times and supply chain conditions.
• Direct procurement activities based on forecast, inventory levels, and lead times.
• Coordinate communication between customers, sales, procurement, and suppliers.
• Drive best-buying practices to achieve optimal cost and margin performance.
• Review and manage inventory shared across multiple customer accounts.
• Manage Special Pricing Agreements (SPAs) and customer-specific pricing programs.
• Identify potential supply chain risks and implement corrective actions.
• Support customer growth and operational excellence initiatives.

Skills

Supply chain

Procurement

Inventory management

Project management

Electrical distribution

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Capital Electric, part of the Sonepar family, is seeking a Strategic Supply Chain Specialist to manage customer forecasts, inventory planning, procurement strategy, and supplier relationships. You will collaborate with sales, procurement, suppliers and customers to ensure product availability, optimize inventory investments, and deliver competitive pricing while supporting customer production needs.

The role requires 3-5+ years in related fields, strong analytics, and proficiency with Excel.