Program Manager (508)

SUMMARY: Manage Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) suppliers, review potential suppliers, and address customer issues. Assist with implementation of business development programs and program-manage all aspects of respective supplier contracts to ensure fulfillment of all requirements.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Review sales history for suppliers to establish material provisioning orders.
• Create monthly reports and custom reports for our OEM Partners.
• Create program reviews and quarterly business reviews for OEM Partners.
• Review stock and reorder levels to ensure stock is on hand for customers.
• Address customer service issues with our suppliers.
• Assist our suppliers with background data for potential new products.
• Assist sales and business development teams with background data for new products.
• Supply customers with quotes and shipment tracking data.
• Supply sales and business development teams with technical data and training for existing and new products.
• Be the subject matter expert on assigned products/OEMs.
• Be a single point of contact for assigned products/OEMs.
• Travel as required in support of business development and trade shows.
• Communicate daily with management all aspects of sales and business development.
• Support periodic business reviews with OEMs to review distribution contract performance.
• Facilitate and expedite the flow of inventory to and from various suppliers and provide feedback to internal departments regarding the progress of orders.
• Prepare purchase orders by verifying lead time specifications and price provided by the respective OEM agreements.
• Follow-up on purchase orders placed, to verify delivery requirements, and maintain all necessary records.
• Infrequent travel may be required to OEM partner facilities and/or to domestic trade shows.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:  

• Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) from four-year College or university; or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project
• Experience with advanced Excel functions like V-Lookups, Pivot Tables, conditional formatting, working with tables, formulas/macros, etc. are highly desired
• Ability to multi-task/prioritize and organize.
• Project management experience.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate degree
• Good speaking, hearing, visual ability, and excellent manual dexterity
• Sitting for long periods of time
• Working in front of a computer monitor for long periods of time.

OTHER (INCLUDE LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, SECURITY CLEARANCE, TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS, ETC.): 

• The selected applicant will be subject to a background check and drug testing.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  VSE considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.