Supply Chain Process Optimization Manager

Sonepar

$90K — $120K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in supply chain or logistics roles
  • Demonstrated success in leading continuous improvement initiatives
  • Strong understanding of distribution center operations and processes
  • Exceptional project management and organizational skills
  • Effective communicator with ability to engage stakeholders
  • Proven ability to influence change across diverse teams
  • Willingness to travel up to 50% for project support

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and analyze warehouse operations for improvement opportunities
  • Drive labor productivity and operational efficiency initiatives
  • Design and implement standardized processes for inventory management
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on strategic supply chain initiatives
  • Lead process improvement projects from assessment to implementation
  • Support leaders in developing scalable solutions across teams
  • Utilize operational systems to enhance performance and execution

Benefits

  • Healthcare plans
  • Dental and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and parental leave
  • 401(k) retirement savings with company match
  • Professional development programs
  • Opportunity for equity ownership
  • Employer-paid disability and life insurance
  • Robust wellness program and gym reimbursement
Full Job Description
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.

Travel Requirement: This position supports operating companies throughout the Sonepar network. While travel needs vary throughout the year, candidates should be comfortable traveling up to 50% during periods of project implementation, operational assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What You'll Do
  • 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


What We're Looking For
  • 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


Preferred Qualifications
  • 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


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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.

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