Supply Chain Process Optimization Manager

Sonepar

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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