Channel Program Analyst

WCL Group; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 61,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

WCL Group is seeking a program funding and claims analyst for a 1-year onsite contract in Plano, TX, to support the distribution channel accounts. You will review funding requests, validate claims with Finance, and coordinate accruals to keep accounts informed on funds availability.

Responsibilities include sample management, procurement audits, refurbished goods support, and ensuring compliance with internal processes. Requires a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years in tech-related roles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of directly related experience.
• Experience in technology sales, business development, and/or OEM and Carrier sales.
• Excellent written, verbal, and non-verbal communication.
• Experience working with a business group to understand data and provide insight on trends.
• Ability to understand business objectives and develop KPIs to measure success.

Responsibilities

• Review and submit condition requests for all categories to ensure proper funding and processing of claims.
• Validate program claims and coordinate with Finance to ensure timely payments; assist in managing program spend and requests to Product Marketing for the Distribution Channel.
• Reconcile monthly accruals for regional accounts to ensure accuracy, and partner with the finance department to close any gaps.
• Provide weekly updates on program and budget accruals so account managers have clarity on funds available for their customers.
• Lead the sample management process and procurement tracking audits.
• Support refurbished goods operations.
• Serve as an expert resource on internal processes and procedures and ensure compliance in sales activities.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Business Analysis

Root Cause Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP BI

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

CLIENT HIGHLIGHT

The client you will be working for is a Top 20 Fortune Global 500 Consumer Electronics and Technology Company. This opportunity will give you experience in the technology sector in the United States with a company that is a globally recognized leader in smartphones, televisions, home appliances, and semiconductor innovation — and one of the most well-known brands in the world.

LOCATION

Plano, TX, USA.

COMPENSATION

$53.50/hour

SCHEDULE

Working Model: Fully onsite at the client's Plano, TX office, Monday through Friday.

CONTRACT TERM

1-year contract with a very high likelihood of extension/conversion to full-time.

POSITION OVERVIEW

This role manages program funding and claims for the client's distribution channel accounts. It reviews and submits condition requests, validates program claims with Finance, reconciles monthly accruals, and gives account managers weekly clarity on funds available for their customers. The role also leads the sample management process and procurement tracking audits, supports refurbished goods operations, and serves as an expert on internal processes and procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review and submit condition requests for all categories to ensure proper funding and processing of claims.
• Validate program claims and coordinate with Finance to ensure timely payments; assist in managing program spend and requests to Product Marketing for the Distribution Channel.
• Reconcile monthly accruals for regional accounts to ensure accuracy, and partner with the finance department to close any gaps.
• Provide weekly updates on program and budget accruals so account managers have clarity on funds available for their customers.
• Lead the sample management process and procurement tracking audits.
• Support refurbished goods operations.
• Serve as an expert resource on internal processes and procedures and ensure compliance in sales activities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

• Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of directly related experience required.
• Prior operational experience in technology sales, business development, and/or OEM and Carrier sales.
• Excellent written, verbal, and non-verbal communication.
• Experience working with a business group to understand data and provide insight on trends.
• Ability to understand business objectives and develop KPIs to measure success.
• Technical excellence with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Demonstrated experience with SAP BI, Tableau, Power BI, or other integrated CRM tools.
• Critical thinking and problem resolution skills; able to work well under pressure and show a sense of urgency when driving for results.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior experience with consumer electronic products and existing relationships with key accounts.

TOP SKILLS

• Financial Analysis
• Business Analysis
• Root Cause Analysis