Procurement Specialist

Procurement Specialist

Clarksville

Nearest Major Market: Clarksville Nearest Secondary Market: Nashville

DSV - Global transport and logistics

In 1976, ten independent hauliers joined forces and founded DSV in Denmark. Since then, DSV has evolved to become the world's 3rd largest supplier of global solutions within transport and logistics. Today, we add value to our customers' entire supply chain by transporting, storing, packaging, re-packaging, processing and clearing all types of goods. We work every day from our many offices in more than 80 countries to ensure a steady supply of goods to production lines, outlets, stores and consumers all over the world. Our reach is global yet our presence is local and close to our customers.

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 PO's as needed
• Ensure the recommit process is followed as needed
• Review the backlog 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 scheduling of orders falling outside of the product's scheduled lead time with the supplier and identify reasons why product is not schedule 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.

The individual in this position must be capable of performing all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Working Environment:

• Assignment Complexity - Work on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors.
• 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.

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.

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