Supply Chain Labor & Performance Analyst (Virtual-5, US)

Sonepar Management Group (SMG) supports our Sonepar brands (i.e. operating companies) in the US through a shared services model. These services include, but are not limited to: human resources, finance, digital enterprise, supply chain, vendor relations, marketing, legal, and communications. The SMG teams enable our brands to do business in their local regions while taking advantage of the scale and collective resources of a global enterprise. SMG fosters an inclusive and supportive culture. We offer leadership and development programs to help you reach your career goals. Our associates share in our collective achievements, and we firmly believe that Sonepar is “Powered by Difference.” By driving technology and innovation, enabling paths to success, and caring about our people and their families, we have built a workplace where you can build a fulfilling career. We are hiring for a Labor & Performance Analyst that will oversee the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of labor standards and productivity programs across Sonepar's supply chain network. This role is responsible for conducting time studies, establishing accurate labor standards by product category, developing holistic labor planning models, and setting performance targets by operating companies. The Analyst will provide enterprise-wide visibility through dashboards and reporting, ensuring optimal labor allocation and productivity. This is a Virtual Role and requires 50% travel to operating companies and distribution centers across the Sonepar enterprise to conduct on-site time studies, validate standards, and align productivity goals with local leadership. Responsibilities: Labor Standards & Time Studies • Conduct engineered time studies across diverse product categories (e.g., solar panels, breakers, wire). • Maintain SKU-level standards for processing times and validate through on-site observations. • Cycle standards across the enterprise account for building design and product mix differences. • Create a program that maintains the process Productivity & Performance Measurements • Track and report enterprise-wide productivity metrics, with focus on Lines per Man Hour (LPMH). • Measure both RF activity (lines per hour) and non-RF activity via supplemental methods. • Provide insights into root causes of performance variances. • Create a tracking program for activities complete outside RF. Goal Setting & Benchmarking • Establish productivity goals by operating company (LPMH targets) aligned with industry standards. • Facilitate performance reviews with OPCO leaders to drive accountability. • Build benchmarking models comparing OPCO performance to peers and industry norms. Labor Planning & Forecasting • Develop labor models to determine FTEs per department (inbound, outbound, replenishment, specialty) new distribution center for investment committee. • Support greenfield and expansion planning with workforce projections. • Recommend optimized headcount distribution and shift models. Enterprise Reporting & Dashboards • Build and maintain dashboards showing • Daily activity by department. • Productivity metrics (LPMH, utilization, downtime) • Recommended headcount allocations • Provide executive-level reporting on enterprise labor performance. Cross Functional Collaboration & Training • Partner with Operations, Finance, and IT on data capture, reporting, and forecasting. • Train supervisors and managers to interpret standards and productivity reports. • Support adoption of continuous improvement practices (Lean, 5S, Kaizen). Qualifications: • 5+ years in labor standards, industrial engineering, or workforce planning within supply chain operations. • Bachelors Degree in industrial engineering, or workforce planning within supply chain operations. • Strong background in time studies, productivity metrics and labor modeling. • Proficiency in WMs, LMS, RF Systems, and reporting rolls (Excel, Power BI) • Exceptional communication and enterprise-level influencing skills • This position requires 50% travel to operating companies and distribution centers across the Sonepar enterprise to conduct on-site time studies, validate standards, and align productivity goals with local leadership. • Be Authorized to work for Sonepar in the United States without VISA sponsorship now or in the future. 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 • Opportunity to become a shareholder • Employer-paid short- and long-term disability • Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents • Robust wellness program • Tuition 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 LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and Youtube and learn how we’re “Powering Progress for Future Generations.” Learn more about us and our Sonepar family of brands: 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. 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