Director Logistics

There's a Place for You at World Electric

A career at World 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. World 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 throughout Florida 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 World 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.

• Develop and direct the World Electric logistics strategy across the Florida and Georgia market.

• Lead key projects to build distribution centers in Atlanta and Central Florida to supplement the current DC in South Florida. This includes the planning process to develop the correct layout of the DC facility.

• Implement efficient processes and management methods to generate higher ROI and logistics optimization across the DC network.

• Assign and accept challenging assignments to expand professional knowledge and capabilities of self and others.

• Provide clear and specific expectations to direct reports; set mutually agreed goals annually for each team member through an interactive process and aligns with the logistics strategy.

• Develop best-in-class logistics, warehousing and inventory business processes capable of ensuring consistent delivery of goods, minimize stock outs and consistently improve on time delivery results exceeding customers' expectations.

• Leverage data and analytics to build visibility and reporting that supports sustainable multiyear productivity improvements.

• Identify opportunities within the World DC network to support branch/counter business optimization, leveraging key tools and coordination with sales insights.

• Undertakes special projects as assigned dependent upon knowledge or experience.

• Lead in developing strategic operational plans, department budgets as well as enhance productivity and efficiency throughout the Company logistics.

• Enforce all Sonepar business and operational policies, ensure that controls are in place and operating as planned

• 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, lease/buy decisions

• Develop self and others - assign and accept challenging assignments to expand professional knowledge and capabilities of self and others

• Embody the Sonepar Leadership Model to drive business results while also leveraging and respecting separate realities. 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.

• Network / Branch optimizations leveraging key tools and coordination with sales insights

• Inbound / Outbound logistics optimizations inclusive of engaging supplier synergies and cost reductions

• Lead the development, implementation, and review of logistics policies and procedures

• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards

• Perform other job responsibilities, as requested

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related field

• 5+ years of experience in logistics and supply chain management

• Strong knowledge of logistics processes, systems, and regulations

• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Proven track record as a leader who solves problems and resolves conflicts to achieve a positive outcome.

• Strong planning and analytical skills.

• Excellent organizational and communication skills

• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and manage teams

• Able to work independently and in a team environment

• Able to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office products and ERP systems. Experience with Eclipse ERP a plus.

• Ability to travel locally and regionally

• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary business information

• Healthcare plans
• Dental & vision
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match
• Professional and personal development programs
• Tuition reimbursement

• 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)