Procurement Specialist

DSV - Global Transport and Logistics; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

DSV is seeking a Procurement Specialist/Material Planner in Clarksville, TN. The role serves as a liaison among the demand planners, fulfillment site, and program manager to ensure timely material availability and PO alignment.

Responsibilities include expediting POs, monitoring lead times, reviewing backlogs, and reporting on commitment attainment. A Bachelor’s degree and 2–4 years of related experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred.
• 2-4 years of related experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Liaise between direct fulfillment program manager, demand planners and the DSV fulfillment site.
• Ensure commitments from demand planning groups meet product lead times.
• Expedite POs and manage lead times to meet commitments.
• Review backlogs, coordinate with suppliers, and report on recommits and expedited requests.
• Monitor PO lead times and institute corrective actions for delays.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Location: Clarksville, TN

Division: Solutions

Job Posting Title: Procurement Specialist/Material Planner

Time Type: Salary

Position Description Summary

Responsible for being a liaison between the direct fulfillment program manager, demand planners and the DSV fulfillment site.

Principal Accountabilities

• Ensure that all commitments from the various demand planning groups are within the agreed upon product lead times
• Resolve delays in providing the needed material within the agreed upon timeline
• Manage the lead times of all POs placed on behalf of the customer and report on agreed upon lead times
• Expedite POs as needed
• Ensure the recommit process is followed as needed
• Review the back log report and coordinate any exculations with the supplier and review these recommits and any rejected expedited requests
• Review the suppliers build/ship plans ensuring the plan will meet the commitments based on the PO commit dates.
• Review potential on time shipment, OTS, issues to eliminate any orders shipping after the scheduled date or OTS, and document the issues and report on these issues weekly.
• Manually schedule orders falling outside of the product's scheduled lead time with the supplier and identify reasons why product is not scheduled within lead time
• Monitor lead time of all POs ensuring the POs are shipped within lead time and reporting on the lead time commitment obtainment and manage the process why the lead time was not obtained to correct any issues.

Working Environment

Assignment Complexity – Work on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors. Exercise judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.

Accountability – Use professional concepts in accordance with company objectives to solve complex problems in creative and effective ways.

Impact of Decisions – Notable impact on corporate operations and fiscal health.

Working Relationships – Regularly interact with peers, management, and senior management concerning matters of complex scope and discretion.

Scope – Work on problems complex in scope. May determine methods and procedures on new assignments and may provide guidance to other lower level personnel.

Essential Functions

Must be able to pass any federal/state/local government, airport, or company-required background checks, clearances, and/or drug and alcohol tests.

Knowledge and Skills

This is an intermediate level position. Exceptional interpersonal and analytical skills required. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred, high school diploma program or equivalent required. Generally prefer 2-4 years of related experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

DSV is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, disability, veteran status, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you require special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment with DSV, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail]. If you are interested in learning the status of your application, please note you will be contacted directly by the appropriate human resources contact person if you are selected for further consideration. DSV reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.