Transportation Supervisor

Sonepar; Upper Marlboro (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Dental & vision

Paid time off

Parental leave

401(k) with company match

Development programs

Shareholder opportunity

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Wellness program

Gym reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Capital Electric, part of the Sonepar family, is seeking a Transportation Supervisor to oversee daily transportation operations across our Maryland distribution network. You will coordinate drivers, dispatch, and fleet readiness to ensure safe, timely deliveries while monitoring routes and costs.

The role requires 3+ years in transportation/logistics, knowledge of TMS and fleet systems, and familiarity with DOT regulations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in transportation, routing, dispatch, or logistics operations (warehouse/DC environment preferred).
• Prior lead or supervisory experience with the ability to coach, develop, and hold team members accountable.
• Working knowledge of TMS, fleet management, and warehouse technology.
• Experience with fleet/telematics systems (e.g., Geotab) and coordinating maintenance with third‑party vendors.
• Strong knowledge of DOT regulations, FMCSA standards, and OSHA safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate driver assignments, dispatch, delivery schedules with third‑party carriers; resolve vendor service issues and elevate contract concerns.
• Monitor fleet readiness; coordinate maintenance, inspections, repairs, and communicate equipment availability and issues.
• Use transportation systems to plan routes, track deliveries, and notify customers of delays or exceptions.
• Prioritize ETA, time‑commitment, and vendor pickup requests; validate delivery territories and special customer requirements; escalate as needed.
• Track delivery, route completion, fleet, and labor metrics; report results and partner with facility teams and transportation leadership on improvements.
• Monitor labor, overtime, and transportation costs.
• Direct, train, and support drivers, office staff, and leads; reinforce work standards, communication, and accountability.
• Reinforce safety and transportation compliance, maintain required records, and promptly elevate incidents or concerns.

Skills

KPI interpretation

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Prioritization

Tools

TMS

Geotab

Fleet management software

Job description

There’s a Place for You at Capital

A career at Capital Electric is more than a job. You’re investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. Capital Electric offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building – you can find it here. We operate in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia, and are part of the Sonepar group, the world’s #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe.

Being “Powered by Difference” means we respect and value diverse perspectives. Within Capital Electric, we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career.

The Transportation Supervisor oversees daily transportation operations across the distribution center, cross-dock, and hub-branch network. This role coordinates drivers, dispatch, and fleet readiness to ensure safe, timely, and accurate deliveries. The supervisor supports the team and resolves service issues. They also reinforce compliance and control operating costs.

Main Job Duties:

• Coordinate driver assignments, dispatch, delivery schedules, and third-party carriers; resolve vendor service issues and elevate contract concerns.
• Monitor fleet readiness, coordinate maintenance, inspections, repairs, and communicate equipment availability and issues.
• Use transportation systems to plan routes, track deliveries, and notify customers of delays or exceptions.
• Prioritize ETA, time-commitment, and vendor pickup requests; validate delivery territories and special customer requirements. Serve as an escalation contact for drivers, Sales, Purchasing, and warehouse teams, and track service issues through resolution.
• Track delivery, route completion, fleet, and labor metrics; report results and partner with facility teams and transportation leadership on improvements.
• Monitor labor, overtime, and transportation costs
• Direct, train, and support drivers, office staff, and leads; reinforce work standards, communication, and accountability.
• Reinforce safety and transportation compliance, maintain required records, and promptly elevate incidents or concerns.
• Ensure delivery manifests are scanned and closed daily, verify delivery photo compliance, and oversee timely returns processing and communication to Sales and other stakeholders.

Education/Experience

• 3+ years’ experience in transportation, routing, dispatch, or logistics operations (warehouse/DC environment preferred).
• Prior lead or supervisory experience (direct or indirect) with the ability to coach, develop, and hold team members accountable.
• Working knowledge of TMS, fleet management, and warehouse technology;
• Experience with fleet/telematics systems (e.g., Geotab) and coordinating maintenance with third‑party vendors.
• Monitor fleet systems for hours‑of‑service exceptions and maintenance alerts, elevate issues, and track resolution. Support IFTA mileage reporting as required.
• Strong knowledge of DOT regulations, FMCSA standards, and OSHA safety compliance.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Interpret reports and KPIs to identify delivery and productivity issues.
• Lead and train frontline teams, set clear expectations, and foster teamwork and accountability.
• Strong problem‑solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.

Pay range $60,000 - $75,000 with bonus potential

What We Offer You

We offer great family‑friendly benefits to full‑time associates:

• 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
• Gym 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

Get to know us on YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram and learn how we’re “Powering Progress for Future Generations.” LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/capitalelectric/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapitalElecSply/

Learn more at https://www.capitalelectricsupply.com/about

Capital Electric is part of the Sonepar family of brands: https://www.soneparusa.com/us-en/about-us

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.

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