Program Manager Vendor Managed Inventory

GracoRoberts headquartered in Arlington, TX is proud to be the single largest and most technically focused specialty chemicals distributor to serve the global aerospace market. We specialize in the distribution, formulation, and packaging of adhesives, sealants, surface treatments, paints and coatings, composite materials, shop consumables, and more.

What We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous commuter stipend
• PTO
• Educational reimbursement

Position Summary:

Company focal for all operational and administrative duties supporting a portfolio of Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) or Value-Added Service clients. Acts as liaison between the functional GracoRoberts departments and serves as the client’s advocate. Collaborates with, supports, and supplements GracoRoberts staff to ensure a smooth and seamless flow of material and that inventory levels are maintained per contractual requirements. Proactively triages issues that may arise on a daily basis, assuming responsibility for resolution.

Duties:

• Leads overall strategy for GracoRoberts Vendor Managed Inventory programs.
• Develops roadmaps and tools, serves as the company subject matter expert for IT software.
• Coordinate response to client's ad-hoc requests including items such as requests for data, reports, and alternate sourcing. Partner with the respective GracoRoberts departments to ensure the requests are addressed adequately.
• Regular status and metric reporting on portfolio of clients to GracoRoberts leadership.
• Partners with the Technical Account Managers to sell the program.
• Acts as a Project and Accounts Manager for newly signed accounts.

Requirements:

• Experience in the aerospace or chemical field (required)
• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred.
• At least four years of experience in program management preferred.
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills. Excellent customer service skills and ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
• Maintains a sense of ownership and urgency. Tenacious in ensuring that the portfolio of clients is supported to the contractual requirements.
• US resident to comply with ITAR restrictions.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance Requirements:

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Equal Opportunity Employer

GracoRoberts is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. GracoRoberts makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Arlington, TX 76011: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• chemical: 2 years (Preferred)
• aerospace: 3 years (Required)
• Program management: 4 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $125,000