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Program Specialist

Wurth Industry US
life insurance, paternal leave, paid time off, paid holidays, short term disability, long term disability, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Minnesota, Brooklyn Park
9485 Winnetka Avenue North (Show on map)
Jan 28, 2026
Description POSITION SUMMARY The Program Specialist manages and optimizes customer Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs by leveraging forecasted usage and historical trends to maintain optimal stock levels. This role involves collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, generating and analyzing reports, and reviewing key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify trends and improve program efficiency. Responsibilities also include maintaining bin management systems, providing inventory solutions, and supporting just-in-time inventory strategies. Additionally, the Program Specialist creates ad-hoc reports as needed to support the business needs. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Utilize customer forecasted usage or historical data trends to derive optimal stock levels across customer vendor managed inventory (VMI) programs * Effectively communicate VMI program updates to internal and external program stakeholders such as sales, customer service, IMR's, forecasting specialists, and customers * Generating reports from single or multiple systems for needs analysis and program development * Monthly review of KPI's and other internal reports to identify market or customer specific trends that can be used in analysis * Update and maintain internal bin management system of all changes (add, change, & deletes) * Providing technical expertise on inventory levels and just in time inventory solutions * Use statistical methods to analyze data and generate useful business reports * Create adhoc reports as needed related to CPS programs * Support all other duties as assigned EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & ABILITIES * Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Supply Chain, Business Management, other related field Wurth Industry USA JOB DESCRIPTION * 3 + years of industry work experience * High standard of professionalism and ethics * Preferred style of teamwork and collaboration * Ability to work with stakeholders and assess potential risks * Ability to analyze existing tools and databases to provide software solution recommendations * Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and with written communications across multiple levels within the organization * Demonstrated experience in handling large data sets and relational databases * Fastener experience preferred * Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) Program experience preferred * Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists * Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, blueprint, diagram, or schedule form * Must occasionally lift, carry or move up to 50 lbs. * Current and valid driver's license. * Must be willing to travel up to 20% of the time. The Wurth Difference: Proactive supply chain solutions customized to your business, your industry Industrial products and services delivered with prompt, personal attention Inventory management solutions that keep your production line moving smoothly Complete program support from initial design, to implementation, training, to ongoing analysis Why Wurth: Maternity/Paternal leave after 1 year of service Tuition Reimbursement eligible after 1 year of service Health benefits and programs - medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more Additional benefits 401(k), short term disability, long term disability Paid Time Off, accrued per pay period, additional day earned per year of service 10 paid holidays FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR COMPANY CULTURE: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wurth-industry-usa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WurthIndustry YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WurthIndustryUSA EEOC STATEMENT: The Wurth Industry North America group of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status, and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. Wurth will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws. #LI-SJ Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.