Strategic Supply Chain Specialist

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 Strategic Supply Chain Specialist is responsible for managing customer forecasts, inventory planning, procurement strategy, and supplier relationships for Capital Electric's OEM customers. This role works closely with sales, procurement, suppliers, and customers to ensure product availability, optimize inventory investments, and deliver competitive pricing while supporting customer production requirements.

• 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.

Minimum work experience requirements:

• 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

Salary Range: $50,000-$75,000

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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

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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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