Program Manager

Bertelsmann

$70K — $95K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of customer service experience
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
  • High School Diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred
  • Experience in 3PL, supply chain, or logistics preferred
  • Strong organizational skills and analytical ability
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Leadership experience is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Manage customer accounts to meet service level agreements (SLAs)
  • Prepare and maintain status reports for various stakeholders
  • Coordinate with inventory team for store opening supplies
  • Communicate with suppliers and vendors regarding deliveries
  • Assist in budget management and cost-effective solutions
  • Identify and suggest improvements in supply chain processes
  • Adhere to company safety regulations

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Disability Pay
  • 401(k) with company matching up to 6%
  • Paid Time Off, including holidays
  • Flexible Spending Accounts available
  • Voluntary benefits like legal assistance and pet insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program for support
  • Development opportunities including tuition reimbursement and training
  • Commuter benefits offered
  • Engagement activities for employees
Full Job Description
The Program Manager will manage customer accounts, ensuring service level agreements (SLAs) are met. This role involves preparing and maintaining status reports, modifying schedules, and assisting the Account Manager with technical advice and problem-solving. Additionally, the representative will handle order management, inventory updates, and customer support for both international and domestic clients. This role will support new store openings (NSO) from start to finish, ensuring all materials are delivered on time and in perfect condition

Your Tasks
  • Work closely with the inventory team to ensure that the right products, display fixtures, and supplies are available for each store opening. This includes ordering, tracking, and managing stock levels.
  • Communicate with suppliers, vendors, and external contractors to confirm delivery timelines and resolve any issues related to shipping or quality.
  • Coordinate with store design and construction teams to ensure timely delivery of all fixtures, signage, and other store setup elements. Oversee the unpacking and organizing of inventory in the store.
  • Plan and schedule shipments to meet the timeline for opening days, while ensuring that all store requirements are met.
  • Address and resolve any logistics or supply issues quickly and efficiently to prevent delays.
  • Assist in managing budgets for store supplies and deliveries, ensuring cost-effective solutions while maintaining brand standards.
  • Identify areas for improvement in the supply chain process and suggest solutions to streamline operations for future store openings.
  • Identify and address demand variances, gaps, and potential risks.
  • Advise Account Representatives of orders in jeopardy.
  • Evaluate constraints and communicate with Operations teams and Client Services to resolve issues.
  • Resolve issues interfering with on-time completion of orders.
  • Maintain planning systems and tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Excel, or other forecasting software).
  • Prepare and maintain status reports for client, management, and internal communications.
  • Oversee customer accounts to ensure SLAs are met.
  • Assist the Account Manager in providing data, advice, and resolving problems.
  • Work closely with operations to ensure program requirements are met.
  • Participate in business reviews with the customer.
  • Continuous involvement and support with departmental process improvements
  • Abide by all company safety and hygiene regulations
  • Any additional tasks that may be assigned to ensure an efficient, safe, clean, and goal-oriented work environment


Your Profile
  • At least two years of Customer Service Experience
  • At least 2 years using Microsoft Office; intermediate to advanced level experience in Excel required
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • College degree preferred
  • Must display initiative and flexibility to work in a fast-paced, changing environment
  • Microsoft Office experience in PowerPoint and Power BI preferred
  • 3PL, Supply Chain, Logistics or similar experience preferred
  • NSO experience preferred
  • SAP knowledge preferred
  • Global program management experience strongly preferred
  • Leadership experience strongly preferred
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Solid analytical ability
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Effective management of time and multi-tasking
  • Ability to work independently and with others


We Offer
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Disability Pay.
  • 401(k) with company matching up to 6%.
  • Paid Time Off, including paid holidays.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts.
  • Voluntary benefits such as legal and financial assistance, pet insurance, and more.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Ongoing employee development opportunities including tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and training.
  • Commuter benefits.
  • Employee engagement activities.

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