Manager, Supply & Logistics

Position

Manager, Supply & Logistics

Founded in 1983 as Kele & Associates (now Kele Companies), we became the first building automation distributor to offer an all‑inclusive platform. Over the next 40 years, Kele Companies has grown into a world‑class Building Automation Systems distributor with its headquarters in Memphis, TN and branch locations in 7 states across the U.S. Every member of the Kele Companies team plays a key role in delivering on our promise: “We Make It Easy.”

The Manager, Supply & Logistics is responsible for managing strategic sourcing, purchasing operations, logistics, transportation management, and the development of Kele’s multi‑site Hub & Spoke supply network. This role optimizes inbound and outbound logistics, small‑parcel and LTL carrier performance, supplier contracts, and transportation routes while ensuring efficient material availability across all Kele locations. The position serves as the operational owner of the Hub & Spoke model, driving cross‑site replenishment strategies, WMS optimization, real‑time problem resolution, analytics, and continuous improvement of Kele’s supply and logistics processes.

The role does not oversee distribution center operations or inventory control at the branch/DC level.

• Lead and manage the purchasing department, ensuring cost‑effective and timely procurement of materials.
• Manage the Request for Quotation (RFQ) process, including bid evaluation, supplier selection, and awarding of business.
• Negotiate supplier contracts, including pricing, terms, rebates, and service performance.
• Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers and monitor supplier KPIs.
• Develop sourcing strategies to reduce cost, mitigate risk, and improve reliability.
• Develop, implement, and optimize the Hub & Spoke supply chain model supporting all Kele branches.
  • Create replenishment logic between Hub, Regional Hub, and Spoke locations to ensure product availability and cost‑effective movement of goods.
  • Establish service metrics and process standards for inter‑facility transfers and routing.
• Manage all logistics operations related to inbound transportation, outbound supplier shipments, and inter‑facility transfers within the Hub & Spoke model.
  • Negotiate contracts with small‑parcel and LTL carriers; manage carrier scorecards, service levels, and freight cost optimization.
  • Analyze transportation routes to identify and implement optimal routing, consolidation opportunities, and mode selection.
  • Resolve real‑time logistics bottlenecks impacting customer service or branch operations.
• Optimize the Warehouse Management System (WMS) and ERP tools specific to Hub & Spoke transportation, routing, and replenishment workflows.
• Work with IT, Operations, and Inventory to enhance data quality and system functionality supporting supply and logistics processes.
• Conduct data analytics to assess freight cost trends, route efficiencies, supplier performance, and purchasing KPIs.
• Prepare and manage the annual Supply & Logistics budget including freight, purchasing overhead, carrier agreements, and related operational costs.
• Monitor departmental KPIs and provide performance reporting to the Chief Supply Chain Officer.
• Identify and implement cost reductions in procurement and transportation.
• Collaborate with Inventory Management to align purchasing strategies with demand planning (without owning inventory control or stocking policies).
• Partner with Distribution Center leadership to ensure logistics and purchasing processes support operational efficiency (without overlapping DC operational responsibilities).
• Coordinate with Branch Operations leaders to ensure reliable inter‑facility product flow.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Logistics, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or logistics management.
• Strong experience negotiating freight and supplier contracts.
• Proficiency with ERP/WMS systems and data analytics tools.
• Experience developing multi‑site supply or replenishment models preferred.
• Excellent communication and cross‑functional leadership…