Rob McDaniel

About Rob McDaniel

With over a decade of experience in supply chain management and procurement, I currently serve as a Sourcing Manager at Wesco Distribution. I specialize in driving strategic sourcing initiatives for investor-owned utilities across the Northeast and Canada, aligning with Wesco’s commitment to delivering value-driven solutions. My expertise spans Transmission and Distribution, Electrical, PVF and MRO categories, complemented by a passion for fostering collaborative supplier relationships and optimizing sourcing processes to support organizational goals. At Wesco Distribution, I lead a dedicated team managing sourcing strategies for major utilities while overseeing the Natural Gas PVF category. My work focuses on enhancing operational efficiency and delivering tailored solutions to meet complex industry demands. Skills in procurement, market intelligence, and stakeholder collaboration enable me to contribute to seamless supply chain operations and impactful business outcomes.

Experience

1. Sourcing Manager

   Wesco

   May 2022 — Present

   I am an experienced Sourcing Manager with a strong background in supply chain management, procurement, and strategic sourcing, specializing in the utilities sector. I lead a dedicated team of employees managing sourcing and supply chain strategies for major investor-owned utilities across the Northeast and Canada. My expertise spans a wide range of categories, including Transmission and Distribution, Electrical, and MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations).In addition to overseeing these critical areas, I am responsible for managing the Natural Gas PVF category for utilities where we currently conduct business, ensuring optimized sourcing processes and value-driven supplier relationships. I am passionate about driving efficiency, cost savings, and innovation within the supply chain, consistently aligning sourcing strategies with business goals.

Skills

• Contract Negotiation
• Logistics Management
• Kaizen
• Supplier Negotiation
• Manufacturing
• Warehousing
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Project Planning
• Supply Chain
• Leadership
• Supply Management
• P&L Management
• Team Building
• Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Negotiation
• Shipping
• Global Sourcing
• Product Development
• Analysis
• Distribution Center Operations
• Operations Management
• Sales Operations
• Customer Service
• Transportation Management
• Retail
• Inventory Management
• Inventory Control
• Purchasing
• Process Improvement
• Pricing
• Strategic Planning
• Procurement
• Mrp
• Income Statement
• Sales Management
• Budgets
• Materials
• Sourcing