Inventory Control Coordinator - PL

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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.

Captial Electric Supply is looking for an inventory control person to hall 3rd Party Outbound Logistics. A 3PL Shipping associate is responsible for coordinating, processing, and monitoring outbound shipments through third-party logistics providers, i.e. UPS, Fed Ex, etc.; to ensure accurate, timely, and cost-effective delivery of products.

• Process and schedule outbound shipments using Sonepar Warehouse Management Systems (SWMS) and carrier portals.
• Coordinate daily shipping activities with third-party logistics providers, warehouses, and transportation carriers.
• Generate and review shipping documentation, including Bills of Lading (BOLs), packing slips, shipping labels, commercial invoices, and customs paperwork.
• Ensure accurate shipment routing, carrier selection, and freight classification.

• Verify order accuracy before shipment release using SWMS.
• Coordinate inventory transfers between distribution centers, warehouses, and customer locations.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies, shipment shortages, overages, and damages.
• Maintain accurate records of freight movements and inventory transactions.

• Communicate with carriers regarding pickup schedules, shipment status, freight claims, and delivery issues where needed.

• Respond to Sales team members regarding customer inquiries regarding shipping status, delivery schedules, and transportation issues.
• Coordinate return shipments and reverse logistics activities.

• Support internal and external audits as required.

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to optimize logistics operations.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience in logistics, transportation, shipping, distribution, or warehouse operations.
• Experience working with Third-Party Logistics (3PL) providers and transportation carriers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and logistics management systems.
• Knowledge of shipping documentation, freight terms, and transportation regulations.

Pay Range is $22 - $24 hourly

We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:

• 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.

Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color,…