SUPPY CHAIN PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Virginia Economic Development Partnership • Richmond, VA

401d • $62,000 - $62,000

About The Position

The Supply Chain Program Specialist at the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) plays a crucial role in supporting Virginia businesses in optimizing their supply chain management processes through the Supply Chain Optimization Program (SCOP). This position involves program outreach, event planning, and providing assistance to businesses to enhance their supply chain capabilities, ultimately contributing to their international sales growth.

Requirements

• Professional experience with supply chain management, event planning, marketing, communications, business administration, or international affairs.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Superior skills in building relationships with team members and businesses.
• Demonstrated ability to proactively manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Comfortable using technology such as Salesforce to track and prioritize requests.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Awareness of foreign cultures or international business practices.

Responsibilities

• Plan educational and networking events for businesses participating in the Supply Chain Optimization Program by identifying trends, proposing content, and coordinating event details.
• Create and update materials for events, such as handouts and presentations, based on marketing guidelines.
• Review and approve requests for reimbursement from businesses while following program guidelines.
• Support the program recruitment process by coordinating a pipeline of target companies and checking the eligibility of applicants.
• Develop program outreach opportunities such as emails and social media posts to keep the program community informed.
• Help maintain and leverage data in Salesforce by creating reports and updating program data as requested.
• Update and maintain accurate program documents including application forms and reimbursement forms.
• Contribute and implement ideas to support the growth of the program.
• Coordinate research projects with the VEDP research team and program participants.
• Track the progress of research projects and provide regular updates on project status.
• Assist Senior Program Manager in counseling Virginia businesses during meetings.

Benefits

• Salary Minimum: $62,000
• Option to telework two days each week according to VEDP's hybrid work policy.
• Equal Opportunity Employer policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Administration of Economic Programs
• Education Level: No Education Listed