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Transportation and Hub Director

Transportation and Hub Director

Sonepar USAUpper Marlboro, MD, United States
17 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
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. WithinCapital 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.

Main purpose of the job : The Transport and Hub Director will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies across both the Hub operations and business wide transport.

The role is key to ensuring the transport and Hub network aligns processes and culture with the rest of the business to ensure customer experience is enhanced. The role will be key to delivering consistency while leveraging modernized tools and framework to drive success relative to broader performance targets and costs while mitigating disruption to service and sales.

The role develops and coaches' direct and indirect reports to build the level of support needed to sustain process excellence capabilities throughout the business

The role owns the daily customer delivery experience and supports the wider strategy for both the short and long term to maintain and build operating capability.

Key Accountabilities :

  • Strategic Leadership (25%)

The role will support the Vice President of Supply Chain in building and executing strategic goals for both the short and long term. They will clearly define performance deliverables, timing, and resource allocation to support successful daily and strategic execution. This role also captures and cascades project statuses and flight paths to all executive sponsors, and key stakeholders on a weekly basis using updated CI program tools.

  • Logistics Team Leadership (50%)
  • Demonstrate accountability and ownership through their own actions, setting the standard for the team to follow. Maintain open and honest communication, ensuring that everyone is informed and on the same page. Provide the necessary resources and support for the team members to allow for development and growth. Coach and develop the team to drive a continuous improvement mentality focused on customer experience and operational efficiencies.

  • Communication - Cross Functional Collaboration (25%)
  • Connects all relevant subject matter experts across all functions and engages from a resource perspective the appropriate level of ownership and clear responsibility for scope and deliverables. Creates a culture of mutual accountability with respect to timeliness and quality of work from all owners. Maintains detailed updated cadence and risk assessment with respect to KOPI overrun from a cost or timing perspective. The role works in conjunction with Executive sponsors and BI teams to adequately capture project success criteria based on the operating company business case.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

  • Fleet management (Vehicles & MHE) for all locations across the business.
  • Review and develop driver performance
  • Route management / utilization of transportation systems
  • Develop and maintain a clear reporting matrix
  • Lead the Logistics development of the Hub network, incorporating recruitment, training, process management to ensure excellent customer experience
  • Develop working relationships with Sales Leaders to develop short- and long-term strategies in each of the business segments of Industrial, Contractor and Utility.
  • Develop relationships with key accounts in understanding logistical needs and developing successful strategies to exceed customer expectations.
  • Review of transport and hub monthly expenses; recommend areas for savings and report areas of concern timely
  • Develop self and others - assign and accept challenging assignments to expand professional knowledge and capabilities of self and others
  • Leveraging data and analytics for forecasting and planning across Supply Chain, Inventory and Logistics functions
  • Qualifications :

    Education and / or Experience :

  • Electrical, Industrial and / or distribution experience preferred but not required
  • Bachelor's degree (B.A or B.S.) from a 4-year college or University in Business Management; or
  • 10+ years in an Operational Leadership role; or
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Requirements :

  • The role will require a 3-6-month training period of 3-5 days per week in MD
  • Willing to travel, role will cover all the Capital Electric footprint
  • Flexible on home location
  • Clear experience in B2B distribution / branch network operations
  • Proven track record as a leader who solves problems and resolves conflicts to achieve a positive outcome
  • Strong planning and analytical skills
  • Excellent Communication and Presentation Skills
  • Must be proficient with Microsoft Office products and ERP systems. Experience with Eclipse ERP a plus
  • Ability to travel locally and nationally when required
  • Maintain confidentiality of proprietary business information
  • Salary : $150,000 - 170,000 / annually with bonus potential

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    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.

    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, and / or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please call 843-745-2420 or email recruiting@sonepar-us.com .

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