Receiving Manager

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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.

The Receiving Manager oversees all inbound logistics and receiving operations to ensure the efficient, accurate, and timely flow of goods into the distribution center. This role is responsible for managing inbound scheduling, dock operations, vendor compliance, and coordination with inventory and outbound teams. The Receiving Manager drives process improvements, ensures safety and compliance standards, and leads a team to achieve operational excellence.

• Oversee daily inbound operations, including scheduling, unloading, receiving, put-away, and inventory reconciliation.
• Manage dock activities to optimize space, labor, and equipment utilization.
• Ensure accurate receipt of goods against purchase orders and vendor documentation.
• Maintain compliance with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with procurement, inventory control, and outbound teams to ensure seamless supply chain flow.
• Develop, implement, and refine standard operating procedures (SOPs) for inbound operations.
• Analyze inbound metrics (on-time delivery, dock-to-stock cycle time, vendor compliance, etc.) and report performance trends to leadership.
• Identify and resolve issues related to delayed shipments, damaged goods, or vendor non-compliance.
• Lead, train, and develop a team of supervisors, leads, and associates, ensuring clear performance expectations and accountability.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce costs, improve service, and enhance productivity.

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or Experience with process improvement methodologies (lean, six sigma, etc.)
• 5+ years of experience in warehouse, logistics, or supply chain management, with a focus on inbound operations.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS), transportation management systems (TMS), and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated leadership ability with experience managing diverse teams.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

• Vendor and carrier relationship management.
• Strong analytical mindset with data-driven decision-making.
• Commitment to safety and compliance.
• Ability to foster teamwork, collaboration, and accountability.

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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, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, order of protection status, protected…