Program Manager (Supply Chain)

Location: Hybrid to Redmond, WA (mostly remote; requested to report on-site a few times / quarter)

Pay Range: $45-55/hour

Contract: W2, April - Jun 2024 with potential to extend up to 18 months

Schedule: 40-hours/week with flexibility to accommodate collaboration with global teams

Description:

In this role within the Cloud strategic sourcing team, the primary objective is to bolster the supply chain by efficiently managing suppliers engaged in cloud infrastructure. The typical day comprises a task breakdown: 70% collaborative efforts with stakeholders to troubleshoot late invoices, and 30% dedicated to coordinating and networking, including project managing monthly business reviews with network suppliers.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities.
• Present and explain proposals, reports and findings to clients.
• Recruit employees, assign, direct, and evaluate their work, and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence.
• Analyze technology, resource needs and market demand, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects.

Requirements:

• 4 Years' experience with Supply chain, inventory management, supplier management, ideally with experience in retail
• 4 years' experience with MSFT suite and Excel
• 4 years' experience with communication
• Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills.
• Basic ability to work independently and manage one’s time.
• Basic knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Basic knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.
• Basic knowledge of computer software, such as MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio etc.

Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.