Supply Chain Labor & Performance Analyst

Sonepar USA Inc; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supply chain solutions provider seeking a Labor & Performance Analyst to oversee labor standards and productivity programs. This virtual role involves approximately 50% travel to various sites to conduct studies and align goals. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in labor standards or industrial engineering, and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Benefits include healthcare, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Healthcare plans

Paid time off

401(k) retirement savings with company match

Professional and personal development programs

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 5+ years in labor standards, industrial engineering, or workforce planning within supply chain operations.
• Strong background in time studies, productivity metrics, and labor modeling.
• Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Conduct engineered time studies across diverse product categories.
• Track and report enterprise-wide productivity metrics.
• Establish productivity goals by operating company aligned with industry standards.

Skills

Labor standards

Productivity metrics

Time studies

Communication skills

Reporting tools (Excel, Power BI)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in industrial engineering or a related field

Tools

WM systems

LMS systems

RF systems

Job description

Sonepar Management Group (SMG) supports our Sonepar brands through a shared services model, providing human resources, finance, digital enterprise, supply chain, vendor relations, marketing, legal, and communications services. These services enable our brands to operate locally while leveraging the scale and resources of a global enterprise.

SMG fosters an inclusive and supportive culture. We offer leadership and development programs to help you reach your career goals. By driving technology and innovation and caring for people and their families, we have built a workplace where you can build a fulfilling career.

We are hiring for a Labor & Performance Analyst. The role will oversee the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of labor standards and productivity programs across Sonepar’s supply chain network. The Analyst will conduct time studies, establish accurate labor standards by product category, develop holistic labor planning models, and set performance targets by operating companies. Enterprise‑wide visibility will be provided through dashboards and reporting, ensuring optimal labor allocation and productivity.

This is a virtual role that requires approximately 50 % travel to operating companies and distribution centers across the Sonepar enterprise to conduct on‑site time studies, validate standards, and align productivity goals with local leadership.

Responsibilities

Labor Standards & Time Studies

• Conduct engineered time studies across diverse product categories (e.g., solar panels, breakers, wire).
• Maintain SKU‑level processing time standards and validate through on‑site observations.
• Update standards across the enterprise accounting for building design and product mix differences.
• Build and maintain a program that preserves accurate process standards.

Productivity & Performance Measurements

• Track and report enterprise‑wide productivity metrics with a focus on Lines per Man‑Hour (LPMH).
• Measure RF activity (lines per hour) and non‑RF activity via supplemental methods.
• Provide insight into root causes of performance variances.
• Track activities completed outside of RF.

Goal Setting & Benchmarking

• Establish productivity goals by operating company (LPMH targets) aligned with industry standards.
• Facilitate performance reviews with OPCO leaders to drive accountability.
• Build benchmarking models comparing OPCO performance to peers and industry norms.

Labor Planning & Forecasting

• Develop labor models to determine FTEs per department (inbound, outbound, replenishment, specialty) for new distribution centers and investment committees.
• Support greenfield and expansion planning with workforce projections.
• Recommend optimized headcount distribution and shift models.

Enterprise Reporting & Dashboards

• Build and maintain dashboards reporting daily activity by department, productivity metrics (LPMH, utilization, downtime), and recommended headcount allocations.
• Provide executive‑level reporting on enterprise labor performance.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Training

• Partner with Operations, Finance, and IT on data capture, reporting, and forecasting.
• Train supervisors and managers on interpreting standards and productivity reports.
• Support the adoption of continuous improvement practices (Lean, 5 S, Kaizen).

Qualifications

• 5+ years in labor standards, industrial engineering, or workforce planning within supply chain operations.
• Bachelor’s Degree in industrial engineering or a related field.
• Strong background in time studies, productivity metrics, and labor modeling.
• Proficiency in WM, LMS, RF systems, and reporting tools (Excel, Power BI).
• Exceptional communication and enterprise‑level influencing skills.
• Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• Ability to travel approximately 50 % to operating companies and distribution centers.

What We Offer You

• Healthcare plans
• Dental & vision
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match
• Professional and personal development programs
• Opportunity to become a shareholder
• Employer‑paid short‑ and long‑term disability
• Employer‑paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
• Robust wellness program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

We're proud to be a military‑friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.

Learn More About Us

Find us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Learn how we are “Powering Progress for Future Generations.” Learn more about us and our Sonepar family of brands: https://www.soneparusa.com/us-en/about-us

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law. Sonepar and our family of brands are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please call 843‑745‑2420 or email [e-mail].