Senior Specialist - Program Management

Wesco; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 73,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Retirement savings plan

Bonus or incentive plans

Job summary

WESCO is seeking a Senior Specialist – Program Management to join the CSS Program Risk Management Team in Illinois. This role focuses on pricing administration, profitability analysis, BOM management, and building tools that empower customer-facing teams to manage programs more effectively.

You will collaborate with Program Management, Customer Service, Procurement, Finance, vendors and customers to ensure data, pricing and reporting are accurate, actionable and aligned with contract terms and

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in program management, pricing administration, reporting, analytics, contract support, or related business operations.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Access, and Power BI.
• Strong written and verbal communication across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Pricing administration and profitability management across assigned programs.
• Analyze pricing, cost changes, margins, supplier quotes, and risk trends.
• Develop and maintain reports and dashboards for internal teams and customers.
• Create tools, templates, dashboards, and data models to improve productivity and reduce risk.
• BOM management and data governance support across programs.

Skills

Pricing analysis

Profitability analysis

Data interpretation

Stakeholder communication

Education

High School Degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Power BI

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced, analytical, and business-focused Senior Specialist – Program Management to join the CSS Program Risk Management Team. This role is responsible for supporting complex program operations through pricing administration, reporting, BOM management, profitability analysis, and the development of tools that enable customer-facing teams to manage programs more effectively. The position plays a critical role in driving pricing accuracy, improving data transparency, identifying margin and contract risks, and supporting decisions that strengthen profitability across key program accounts. This individual will work closely with Program Management, Customer Service, Procurement, Finance, vendors, and customer teams to ensure program data, pricing, and reporting are accurate, actionable, and aligned with contractual and business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Pricing Administration and Profitability Management
• Own and maintain cost and pricing data across assigned programs to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with contractual requirements.
• Analyze pricing, cost changes, supplier quotes, and margin trends to identify risks, opportunities, and actions needed to protect or improve program profitability.
• Provide quarterly pricing support for contract business, validate Special Pricing Agreement expirations, and coordinate customer quotations by partnering with vendors and internal program teams.
• Monitor and safeguard contractual pricing terms while proactively escalating pricing discrepancies, margin concerns, and compliance risks.
• Reporting, Analytics, and Decision Support
• Develop, maintain, and enhance recurring and ad hoc reporting using Microsoft Access, Power BI, Excel, and other business tools to support internal teams, external customers, and program leadership.
• Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights that support program tracking, risk analysis, profitability reviews, and operational decision-making.
• Maintain strong data integrity standards and continuously improve reporting processes to increase accuracy, consistency, and visibility across programs.
• Tool Creation and Process Improvement
• Create and improve tools, templates, dashboards, and data models that help customer service, program management, procurement, and customer teams better manage program activity.
• Identify process gaps, reporting inefficiencies, and manual workarounds, then design practical solutions that improve team productivity and reduce risk.
• Partner with stakeholders to understand business needs and convert them into scalable tools and reporting solutions.
• Bill of Material (BOM) Management
• Manage item creation, maintenance, and updates for multiple program BOMs to ensure materials, pricing, and program requirements remain aligned.
• Coordinate with Customer Service, Procurement, Program Management, vendors, and customer teams to resolve data discrepancies and support accurate material planning.
• Support BOM governance by ensuring changes are properly reviewed, documented, and reflected across reporting and program tools.

Qualifications

• High School Degree or equivalent required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in program management, pricing administration, reporting, analytics, contract support, or a related business operations function.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze pricing, cost, margin, and program data to identify business risks and profitability opportunities.
• Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Access, and Power BI.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex data clearly to cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, presentation, interpersonal, and persuasion skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently while maintaining accuracy, urgency, and attention to detail.

WESCO International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates (“WESCO”), is an Equal Opportunity and Affrative Action Employer. It is the policy of WESCO to not discriminate against any job applicant or employee based on age, race, religion, color, handicap, sex, physical condition, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status or any other protected status. This policy includes but is not limited to the following: recruitment and employment, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, selection for training including apprenticeship, layoff, or termination.

Compensation Details: $73,125 - $95,062 Annually

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.