About this opportunity
Sonepar USA Inc lists this CDC General Manager - Minneapolis opportunity in minneapolis, Minnesota. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
There's a Place for You at Viking Electric.
A career at Viking 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. Viking 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 the Midwest 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. At Viking 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.
Central Distribution Center (CDC) General Manager
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Job type: Full time
Schedule: Monday-Friday daytime hours (may require evening/weekend hours on occasion)
Annualized Base Salary: $120,000.00 - $160,000.00
*Compensation for this position includes annual salary, 20% short-term incentive bonus, and full benefits package offerings. The exact amount of base salary may vary based on experience and skills brought to the role as well as the geographic location of the role.
What You’ll Do
Lead all distribution center operations through a team of managers and operational leaders.
Drive performance across safety, service, quality, productivity, and inventory accuracy.
Develop leaders through coaching, workforce planning, and succession planning.
Optimize labor, inventory, and capacity to support business objectives and customer expectations.
Champion continuous improvement, automation, and operational excellence initiatives.
Manage operating expenses, assets, and performance metrics to deliver efficient and profitable operations.
Foster a culture of accountability, safety, collaboration, and results.
What You’ll Bring
Required Qualifications
5+ years of leadership experience in operations, logistics, distribution, warehousing, manufacturing, supply chain, transportation, fulfillment, or related operational environments.
3+ years of people leadership experience.
Experience leading managers, supervisors, or multi-functional operational teams.
Strong knowledge of warehouse, inventory, transportation, and distribution operations.
Demonstrated success developing talent, leading change, and driving operational results.
High School Diploma or GED.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Operations, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or related field.
Experience leading large-scale distribution, manufacturing, or fulfillment operations.
Lean, Six Sigma, continuous improvement, automation, or warehouse management system (WMS) experience.
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What We Offer You
We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:
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)
We're proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.
Learn More About Us
Get to know us on YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram and learn how we're "Powering Progress for Future Generations."
Check out the Viking Electric company page on LinkedIn and follow us for updates.
Check out our YouTube Careers Playlist to see Viking Electric associates in action.
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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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 veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law.
Sonepar and our family of brands are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please call or email
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Worksite address
minneapolis, MN, 55400, US
Who can apply
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