Specialist - Program Management

CSS; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CSS in Glenview, Illinois is looking for a Specialist - Program Management to coordinate assigned programs effectively. You will be responsible for sourcing materials, updating inventory, and ensuring timely shipment to exceed customer expectations.

The ideal candidate should have a High School Degree or equivalent, preferably a Bachelor's degree, with 2-4 years of relevant experience in program management. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred; High School Degree or Equivalent required.
• 2-4 years of experience in program management or related fields.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate sourcing, quotations, and contract compliance activities.
• Support and resolve issues for customers regarding inventory updates.
• Manage the timely shipment of orders and track performance.

Skills

Program management

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Analytical skills

Persuasion skills

Education

High School Degree or Equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Job description

As a Specialist - Program Management, you will be responsible for the coordination of assigned programs. You will supportand resolveissues for customers, coordinates sourcing, quotations, and contract compliance activities. You will also Specialist providewarehouse 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.