Strategic Supply Chain Lead – Forecasting & Procurement

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

401(k) retirement savings with company

Professional and personal development

Opportunity to become a shareholder

Employer-paid short- and long-term-dis

Employer-paid life insurance for spou

Robust wellness program

Gym reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

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

This role supports customer growth and operational excellence by coordinating cross-functional efforts, monitoring

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

Analytical

Organizational

Communication

Excel

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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

This role supports customer growth and operational excellence by coordinating cross-functional efforts, monitoring