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:

• 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.

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