Procurement Specialist

Position Description Summary

Responsible for being a liaison between the direct fulfillment program manager, demand planners, and the DB Schenker BTS 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 PO’s as needed
• Ensure the recommit process is followed as needed
• Review the backlog report and coordinate any exclusions with the supplier and review these re-commits and any rejected expedited requests
• Review the supplier’s 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
• Maintain monitoring of lead times 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

• 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.

Pay and Benefits

• The expected base pay range is $75,000 – $75,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location, in accordance with applicable laws and company policy.
• Information regarding DSV’s benefits offerings, including eligibility, coverage options, and plan details, is available through the DSV Benefits Showcase. Benefits, programs, and eligibility may vary by location and division in accordance with applicable state and local laws.

About the Role

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 hr@us.dsv.com. 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.

Benefits

• Information regarding DSV’s benefits offerings, including eligibility, coverage options, and plan details, is available through the DSV Benefits Showcase. Benefits, programs, and eligibility may vary by location and division in accordance with applicable state and local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 hr@us.dsv.com. 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.