Senior Specialist - Program Management

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Glenview, IL, USA
Hybrid
Senior level
Hardware
The Role
Supports large customer programs through sourcing, pricing, vendor management, inventory control, warehouse logistics, order processing, and post-order expediting. Coordinates with sales, operations, engineering, purchasing, vendors, and warehouse teams to ensure accurate quotations, timely shipments, contract compliance, and customer satisfaction. Maintains bills of materials, validates pricing agreements, manages customer-owned inventory, and contributes to departmental efficiency improvements.
Summary Generated by Built In

As a Senior Specialist - Program Management, you will be responsible for providing customer support services, sourcing, quotations and warehouse logistics to ensure assigned programs exceed customer expectations.  You will develop and maintain vendor relationships, partnering with internal functions on contracts and contract compliance.

Responsibilities:

  • Sources materials, making pricing decisions per the contract, in partnership with sales and operations teams.
  • Collaboration with on-site engineering, purchasing on the customer side, vendors, and outside sales to ensure materials are quoted accurately. Responsible for developing responses to complex or high-value inquiries.
  • Manages customer owned inventory, ensuring shipment before new inventory is brought in.
  • Plans, implements, and controls the flow of orders to warehouses, interacting with warehouse leaders for assigned program business to ensure shipments are out the door timely.
  • Provide quarterly pricing for contract business, validate expiration of SPAs for program business, working with vendors to quote customers.
  • Manages batches of orders by ensuring customer data is received in internal systems, and accurately drops order to the warehouse for shipping.
  • Post order support to customer by expediting material with vendors to ensure on time delivery of product.
  • Manages bill of materials for customers.
  • Contributes and executes ideas for improving departmental efficiency.

Qualifications:

  • High School Degree or Equivalent required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
  • 4-7 years program management experience or related experience in supporting large programs.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong presentation and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong persuasion and skills.
  • Strong computer skills.
  • Strong math and analytical skills.

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WESCO International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates ("WESCO"), is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative 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.


About UsThis 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 a benefits 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 TeamAt 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.  ​

Learn more about Working at Wesco here and apply online today!​

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.

Skills Required

  • High school degree or equivalent
  • Bachelor's degree
  • 4-7 years of program management experience or related experience supporting large programs
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong presentation and interpersonal skills
  • Strong persuasion skills
  • Strong computer skills
  • Strong math and analytical skills

WESCO International Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about WESCO International and has not been reviewed or approved by WESCO International.

  • Retirement Support Feedback suggests the 401(k) with company match is a relative strong point and is consistently part of the package. Retirement offerings are frequently cited as a solid element within the total rewards.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Feedback suggests PTO policies are favorable, including self‑managed or generous banks in some roles along with paid holidays. Paid parental leave and related time‑off options add to the perceived strength of leave benefits.
  • Flexible Benefits Feedback suggests employees have meaningful choice through medical plan options with HSA/FSA alongside ancillary programs like EAP, discounts, and supplemental coverages. The breadth of selectable add‑ons supports tailoring benefits to individual needs.

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The Company
Pittsburgh, PA
10,264 Employees

What We Do

At Wesco, we believe life should run smoothly. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on. Harnessing 100 years of ingenuity and expertise, we increase profitability, improve productivity and mitigate risk for approximately 150,000 customers worldwide. With nearly 1.5 million products and locations in more than 50 countries, Wesco is your partner in progress. Our company’s greatest asset is our people. From our corporate and field offices to our distribution sites, Wesco employs over 20,000 professionals around the globe. We’re committed to fostering diversity and inclusion across our workforce by embracing the unique perspectives, authenticity, and individuality our team members contribute to the company. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company with 2022 net sales of $21.4 billion.

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