Transportation and Hub Director

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 Transport and Hub Director will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies across both the Hub operations and business wide transport.

• Strategic Leadership (25%)
• Logistics Team Leadership (50%)
• 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.

• 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

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

• 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, / annually with bonus potential

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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…