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Senior Specialist - Program Management

Wesco
Chicago, IL, USAHybridProject / Program ManagementSenior-Level$73,125 - $95,062Posted: 18 days ago
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About the role

Job Identification

33866

Job Category

Operations

Posting Date

08/21/2026, 07:41 PM

Locations

2301 Patriot Boulevard, Glenview, IL, 60026, US

(Hybrid)

Job Schedule

Full time

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Job Description

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.

Compensation Details

$73,125 - $95,062 Annually

This 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 Team

At 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.

Minimum requirements

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

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