Program Management Specialist (VMI)

Wesco; Ashland (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesco in Ashland, VA is seeking a Specialist - Program Management to coordinate programs, resolve customer issues, and manage sourcing, quotations, and contract compliance. You will provide warehouse logistics tracking to ensure programs exceed expectations.

Responsibilities include coordinating with engineering, purchasing, vendors, and sales; updating inventory; interfacing with customers and freight services; and expediting material to meet delivery timelines.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years program management experience or related experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Quotes materials and coordinates with engineering and purchasing to align with the customer.
• Supports sourcing of material and coordinates sales and operations teams.
• Updates customer-owned inventory and tracks shipments.
• Interfaces with customers, logistics team and freight companies for timely shipments.
• Provides pricing information and coordinates quotations with vendors.
• Contacts customers on invoice issues and reconciles errors.
• Manages batches of orders in internal systems for accurate warehouse drops.
• Expedites material with vendors to ensure on-time delivery.

Skills

Program management

Customer coordination

Logistics tracking

Communication

Analytical skills

Sourcing coordination

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

As a Specialist - Program Management, you will be responsible for the coordination of assigned programs. You will support and resolve issues for customers, coordinates sourcing, quotations, and contract compliance activities. You will also Specialist provide warehouse logistics tracking to ensure assigned programs exceed customer expectations.

Responsibilities

• Quotes materials, coordinating engineering, purchasing on the customer side, vendors, and outside sales to ensure all are aligned.
• Provides support for sourcing of material, coordinating sales and operations teams.
• Updates customer owned inventory, tracking to ensure shipment before new inventory is brought in.
• Interfaces with customers, internal logistics team, and freight companies for timely shipment of pallet positions.
• Provides information for quarterly pricing for contract business, validate expiration of SPA’s for program business, coordinating quotation to customers by working with vendors and internal program management team.
• Contacts customers on invoice issues, researching to reconcile errors.
• Manages batches of orders by ensuring customer data is received in internal systems, and accurate drops to warehouse for shipping.
• Post order support to customer by expediting material with vendors to ensure on time delivery of product.
• Coordination with warehouse leaders for assigned program business to ensure shipments are out the door timely.
• Contributes ideas for improving departmental efficiency.

Qualifications

• High School Degree or Equivalent required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• 2-4 years program management experience or related experience in supporting large programs or projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Strong persuasion skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Strong math and analytical skills.

Compensation Details: $26.02 - $39.03 Per Hour.

This amount is what we reasonably believe we will pay for the position; however, offer amounts may vary based on factors such as geographic location, relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, shift, or any collective bargaining agreements.

For eligible positions, compensation may include participation in a bonus or sales incentive plan,subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plan documents. For certain sales roles, Wesco also offers a commission structure that provides additional compensation based on sales results, as defined by the applicable commission plan.

In addition, Wesco offers abenefits program for eligible employees, which may include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and retirement savings plans. Additional details about benefits are available here.

About The Team

At Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on.

Our Company’s greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. We promote a culture that is grounded in teamwork and respect. With a workforce of over 20,000 people worldwide, we embrace the unique perspectives each person brings. Through comprehensive benefits and active community engagement, we create an environment where every team member has the opportunity to thrive.

Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company.

Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Wesco”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Los Angeles Unincorporated County Candidates Only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

This posting is for a current, active vacancy intended for immediate hire.