Building and leading Cooper Electric Supply Chain key elements to deliver consistency while leveraging modernized tools and framework to drive success relative to broader performance targets and cost while mitigating disruption to service and sales. This role is highly collaborative with Sonepar US partners and field enterprises. Provides high oversight to ensure governance of the framework and strategic vision. The VP develops and coaches direct reports to build the capability to scale the level of support needed to sustain process excellence capabilities throughout all operating companies. This role owns the program's ongoing strategy and field deployment. This role requires deep immersion into SUSA's growth and performance to include that of our operating companies. This is achieved through a combination of virtual and in-person engagement so moderate travel is required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Lead as well as work as an integral member of the Senior Leadership Team in developing strategic operational plans, and department budgets as well as enhance profitability, productivity, and efficiency throughout the Company operations.
Develop and direct the management of the Cooper Electric supply chain network. This includes maintaining overall accountability for Cooper Electric CDC and branch processing, routing/delivery and quality indices.
Manage Cooper network logistics and outbound transportation program; implement improved processes/tools, and management methods to generate increased service level, and workflow optimization.
Continuously evaluate logistics strategies to ensure full fleet optimization.
Develop and direct the management of the Materials Management team to ensure correct pricing, proper inventory levels and product line management of warehouse materials, including equipment and supplies.
Develop working relationships with Sales Leaders to develop short- and long-term strategies in each of the business segments.
Develop relationships with key accounts in understanding logistical needs and developing successful strategies to exceed customer expectations.
Develop and foster relationships with suppliers and rep agencies to incorporate sales goals into operational objectives.
Reinforce all Sonepar business and operational policies, and ensure that controls are in place and operating as designed.
Review each department's monthly expenses; recommend areas for savings and report areas of concern timely.
Correspond with branch and company management to resolve questions and issues that arise in the normal course of business-e.g. opening/closure of branches, branch relocations, acquisitions, and lease/buy decisions.
Continually investigate and introduce process improvement measures and present suggestions to President and Senior Leadership Team for consideration.
Participate with other managers in operational and administrative process improvement.
Develop self and others - assign and accept challenging assignments to expand professional knowledge and capabilities of self and others.
Perform other job responsibilities, as requested.
Embody personal leadership qualities through the following: Be in the moment to ensure authentic and humanistic interactions. Continuously volunteer discretionary effort and expect that of the team. Model desired behaviors to drive business results while also leveraging and respecting separate realities. Be curious in interactions with others and take personal accountability. Have courageous conversations when providing clear and specific expectations and feedback to the team; responsible to teach, coach, and mentor the team to ensure their success.
Provide clear and specific expectations to direct reports; set mutually agreed upon goals annually for each team member through an interactive process. Conduct periodic check-ins to provide meaningful performance feedback and guidance in relation to their performance to goal. Support team development through talent planning efforts in partnership with HR. Recognize succession needs, identify potential successors, and manage development plans to ensure preparedness for succession activities.
Safety / DOT / Environment leadership and accountability.
Fleet management coordinating with SUSA on optimal design for productivity and customer impact.
Leveraging data and analytics for forecasting and planning across Supply Chain, Inventory and Logistics functions.
Network / Branch optimizations leveraging key tools and coordination with sales insights.
Inbound / Outbound logistics optimizations inclusive of engaging supplier synergies and cost reductions.
Qualifications:
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; CPA preferred; or
10+ years in an Operational Leadership role; or
Equivalent combination of education and experience.
Requirements:
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.