Lead Transportation Representative

Sonepar • Charlotte, NC

5d

About The Position

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.
Join Capital Electric Supply, the region's premier electrical distributor, and take the lead in our dynamic operations! As a
Lead Transportation Associate, you'll be the vital force ensuring seamless product flow and unparalleled customer service. This is more than a job; it's an opportunity to apply your expertise and leadership skills to maintain optimal stock levels, drive efficiency, and help "Power Progress for Future Generations" as part of the global Sonepar family.

The Role
A Transportation Lead manages daily fleet operations, including scheduling drivers, planning efficient routes, coordinating vehicle maintenance, ensuring safety, and handling documentation/compliance, acting as a crucial link between drivers, management, and logistics to ensure timely, cost-effective, and regulation-compliant movement of goods or people, often involving process improvement and staff guidance.

Requirements

• Strong organizational and planning abilities.
• Knowledge of transportation regulations and logistics.
• Excellent communication and leadership.
• Problem-solving and decision-making.
• Proficiency with logistics software.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Logistics: Manage the journey of our products from loading to delivery to return using a variety of logistics and transportation software.
• Shipment Supremo: Oversee all incoming/outgoing logistics, upholding company standards for speed and accuracy.
• Team Lead & Coach: Guide associates through daily tasks like, staging, loading, unloading and general material movement.
• Quality Control Captain: Ensure every product leaving the warehouse meets our high bar for quality.
• Safety First Advocate: Maintain a clean, safe workplace operating within all SOPs and OSHA standards.
• PIT Master: Operate a variety of Forklifts

Benefits

• 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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed