Procurement Specialist, Material Planner

DSV • Atlanta, GA

46d • $70,000 - $80,000 • Remote

About The Position

DSV – Global Transport and Logistics is seeking a Procurement Specialist, Material Planner to serve as a liaison between the direct fulfillment program manager, demand planners, and the DB Schenker BTS fulfillment site. This full-time role is responsible for ensuring that all commitments from demand planning groups are met within agreed-upon product lead times, resolving delays, and managing the lead times of delivery orders. The position also involves reviewing customer build/ship plans, identifying continuous improvement opportunities, managing dock operations, and serving as a backup for the build’s supervisor. Additionally, the role assists with new building startups, compiles data for manager meetings, identifies areas for financial and efficiency improvements, coordinates inbound and outbound material at the customer’s site, manages work tickets, and assists with onboarding and training new material planners. The role also supports HR functions like payroll and interviews when needed.

Requirements

• Exceptional interpersonal and analytical skills required
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required
• Generally, prefer 5+ years of related experience

Responsibilities

• 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 delivery orders placed on behalf of the customer and report any issues with lead times
• Expedite SAP delivery orders to the site with assistance from internal and external partners
• Review the customer’s build/ship plans ensuring the plan will meet the commitments based on the delivery dates
• Identify areas of opportunity to help promote continuous improvement projects by putting together a project plan, proposal, and seeing the project through to completion
• Manage dock operations for the site by ensuring all safety procedures are followed, training documentation is current/audited, and material is dispositioned and tracked correctly
• Manage dock leads during business hours and ensure he/she can follow all processes and procedures for the site
• Serve in a backup role for the build’s supervisor, gaining an understanding of all systems, spreadsheets, and processes with the goal of running the department when the supervisor is not at the site
• Assist with the startup of new buildings by ensuring all safety procedures are followed and all temporary/permanent areas are set up for daily operations with minimal supervision
• Coordinates with local customer teams and construction on building startup projects and deliveries
• Compiles and prepares data for manager meetings and can present data concisely
• Identifies areas of improvement around material that can lead to financial and efficiency improvements
• Coordinates with warehouse personnel in the planning and prioritization of all inbound and outbound material at the customer’s site
• Manages work tickets for the movement of material at the customers site and back to the warehouse so it can be re-inventoried
• Assist with the onboarding for new material planners at the site and at other sites to help promote a smooth transition into the role
• Manage and improve training documentation to promote success in the role and its responsibilities
• Assist with payroll/HR issues and interview process when needed
• Administer OTJ training sessions for team members and develop new training opportunities

Benefits

• Eligibility, coverage options, and plan details available through the DSV Benefits Showcase. Benefits, programs, and eligibility may vary by location and division in accordance with applicable state and local laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level