Strategic Supply Chain Lead for OEM Partnerships

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

Life insurance for spouse and depend.

Wellness program

Gym reimbursement

EAP

Job summary

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

Minimum 3–5+ years in supply chain or related fields, strong analytics, and proficiency in Excel are

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 management

Procurement

Inventory management

Project management

Analytical skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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

Minimum 3–5+ years in supply chain or related fields, strong analytics, and proficiency in Excel are