Supply Chain Process Optimization Manager

Sonepar Management Group (SMG) supports our Sonepar brands (i.e. operating companies) in the US through a shared services model. These services include, but are not limited to: human resources, finance, digital enterprise, supply chain, vendor relations, marketing, legal, and communications. The SMG teams enable our brands to do business in their local regions while taking advantage of the scale and collective 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. Our associates share in our collective achievements, and we firmly believe that Sonepar is “Powered by Difference.” By driving technology and innovation, enabling paths to success, and caring about our people and their families, we have built a workplace where you can build a fulfilling career.

We're seeking a Supply Chain Process Optimization Manager to partner with distribution centers and operating companies across our network to improve operational performance, standardize best practices, and drive measurable business results. This is an ideal opportunity for a supply chain professional who thrives on solving complex operational challenges, leading continuous improvement initiatives, and delivering sustainable process improvements that enhance productivity, service levels, and customer experience.

In this role, you'll work directly with operational leaders, directors, and executive stakeholders to identify opportunities, implement solutions, and drive consistency across our distribution network.

What You'll Do

• Evaluate distribution center and warehouse operations to identify process improvement opportunities
• Drive initiatives focused on labor productivity, throughput, operational efficiency, and cost-to-serve improvements
• Design and implement standardized processes across inbound, outbound, and inventory management functions
• Partner with Operations, Finance, IT, HR, and other business teams to support strategic supply chain initiatives
• Facilitate process improvement projects from assessment through implementation and adoption
• Support operational leaders in developing scalable, repeatable solutions across multiple locations
• Leverage warehouse management, ERP, and operational systems to improve performance and execution
• Travel to operating companies and distribution facilities to support implementation efforts and change management activities

What We're Looking For

• Experience in supply chain, distribution, warehouse operations, logistics, or operational excellence environments
• Background leading process improvement, continuous improvement, or operational transformation initiatives
• Knowledge of distribution center operations including inbound, outbound, inventory, and fulfillment processes
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to influence and drive change across teams without direct authority
• Willingness to travel up to 50% to support operational initiatives across the network

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS) and ERP platforms
• Experience supporting multi-site distribution or supply chain operations
• Background in Lean, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, or process engineering
• Experience implementing standard operating procedures and driving operational consistency across multiple locations
• Experience partnering with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives

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What We Offer You

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

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

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