Program Manager

Vallen Distribution Inc.•Payson, AZ

26d

About The Position

The Program Manager is responsible for driving customer value, documented cost savings, and sales growth within an MRO Safety Distribution environment. This role acts as a strategic partner to customers, internal sales teams, and preferred safety vendors by standardizing spend, improving service levels, and expanding share of wallet. The Program Manager works cross‑functionally with internal teams to ensure seamless execution of customer programs, consistent service performance, and measurable business outcomes aligned with customer objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent professional experience.
Experience in MRO, safety distribution, industrial supply, or related field.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and communicate insights.
Proven ability to manage complex customer programs and cross‑functional initiatives.
Proficiency in direct, high stakes negotiation, as well as drafting, interpretation and redlining of commercial contracts.
Management of human resources and labor-related topics and issues.
Excellent presentation, communication, and relationship‑management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and CRM / reporting tools.

Nice To Haves

Strategic thinking and problem solving
Customer‑centric mindset
Financial and cost‑savings analysis
Project and program management
Vendor and stakeholder collaboration

Responsibilities

Collaborate strategically with Preferred MRO Safety Vendors to standardize product usage, reduce SKU complexity, and deliver documented cost savings.
Develop and execute cost‑savings initiatives through product conversions (EB), sourcing strategies, and vendor consolidation.
Drive share‑of‑wallet growth by expanding product and service penetration across safety, PPE, and MRO categories.
Support internal sales teams with data analysis, insights, and project execution to accelerate strategic account growth.
Serve as a subject‑matter expert on safety and MRO programs, aligning vendor capabilities with customer needs.
Lead and conduct Monthly Business Reviews (MBRs) with key customer stakeholders, including Purchasing, Safety, Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, and Supply Chain.
Prepare, analyze, and present performance metrics, including: Year‑to‑Date (YTD) Spend, YTD Documented Cost Savings, Status of Ongoing Cost‑Savings Projects, Accounts Receivable (AR) Status, Customer Dedicated Inventory, Vending, and VMI Performance, KPI Progress, Trends, and Action Plans.
Identify continuous improvement opportunities and recommend solutions to improve safety outcomes, service levels, and total cost of ownership.
Act as the primary escalation point for program performance, ensuring timely resolution and customer satisfaction.
Partner with operations, supply chain, pricing, finance, and customer service teams to ensure program execution aligns with customer commitments.
Monitor service performance, inventory strategies, and compliance to contractual agreements.
Ensure all customer programs deliver measurable results and align with agreed‑upon KPIs.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for Single, Employee + Spouse or Children, and Family Coverage
401(k) with discretionary company match of $0.50 on the $1.00 up to 6% of pay (U.S. positions only)
Employer-paid Basic Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Dependents
Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Benefits and Parental Leave (and any leave required under federal, state, and local laws)
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Days): 80–160 hours of vacation time based on seniority, accrued monthly and prorated from date of hire. 40–56 hours of sick time per year based on seniority and advanced upon hire.
Paid Time Off (Holidays): 8 scheduled holidays plus 2 floating holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Resource Groups for networking and team building
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Employee Referral Program
Safety shoe and safety glasses reimbursement (based on position)
Employee discounts through BenefitHub
Advancement opportunities