Director of Supply Chain Management chez Granite City Electric Supply Company

Granite City Electric Supply is the area's premiere electrical distributor serving electrical contractors as well as residential, commercial and industrial customers for over 100 years.  With over 30 branches covering Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont and Connecticut, we are the largest regional independent electrical supply company and the official distributor of electrical supplies to the Boston Red Sox. 

In addition to standard benefits, Granite City Electric offers a company 401K match and profit sharing, competitive health benefits with telehealth, up to $450 in health & wellness reimbursement, employee assistance program and referral incentives. Select positions offer sign on and tenure bonuses.

Position Summary/Objective:

This position is for the Director of Supply Chain for Granite City Electric Supply. The individual will be responsible for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of over $60 million inventory located in 4 distribution centers as well as 30 service branches. The SKU assortment to be managed is approximately 24,000 items. The position will oversee a department of 8 staff in both Purchasing and Inventory Control. The individual will have a advanced expertise in inventory management, vendor management demand planning,  purchasing analytics, and relationship development. A familiarity with consolidated buying groups, rebate tracking and management and vendor engagement programs is preferred but not required. Responsibilities also included management of dead and excess stock within company policy standards as well as manage and improve processes to support overall inventory accuracy. Develop and implement relevant and critical metrics to support best-in-class service levels, quality and fulfillment rates. The position reports to the Chief Operating Officer.

Compensation for this position is expected to be in the $130,000 or $140,000 range, commensurate with experience. 

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in related field
• Significant experience in multi facility Supply Chain and Purchasing roles
• Demonstrated skill in SKU stocking analysis and stock movement review
• Extensive experience in demand planning and seasonal impacts
• Committed to culture of continuous improvement and implementing value added change
• Managed both purchasing and inventory control functions at senior management level
• Proficiency in report development and data analytics required
• Demonstrated skill in vendor and relations management and performance optimization.
• Prior Wholesale Distribution experience a plus
• Hands on dynamic individual. Active in development of team and their performance
• Team player with an entrepreneurial mindset.

Granite City offers competitive wages and great benefits including, medical, dental, vision, life, STD/LTD, 401k, vacation, holiday, sick and more!  Join our team and work among the best in the industry!

We are an equal opportunity employer.  Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. 

Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. 

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