Location: USA - Mesa, W. Southern Ave
Division: Solutions
Job Posting Title: Senior Team Lead, Inventory Planner
Time Type: Full Time
Summary
The Senior Team Lead, Planner reports directly to the Operations Manager and plays a primary role in ensuring the client site receives high-quality inventory management services. This position is responsible for proactively coordinating material stocking levels, consumption analysis, and purchase requisitions to support operations in accordance with DSV IMS guidelines and the Customer Scope of Work.
Acting as a key bridge for the manager, the Senior Team Lead communicates regularly with engineers, buyers, warehouse staff, and suppliers to ensure an adequate material supply while minimizing inventory investment. By providing a high level of customer service to both internal and external stakeholders, they ensure all inventory activities are delivered efficiently and align with the specific requirements of the client's account.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Assists Site Lead in supervision of planners and customer service specialists including back-up duties, vacation or time off coverage• Meets with other Site Leads and Operations Managers to share best practices and develop new methodologies
• Publishes and reviews operational metrics to contribute to real-time decision making
• Performs planning activities including material & consumption analysis, purchase request generation & coordination / communications with Tool Owner
• Generates reports in ERP system and exports to Excel, reviews and analyzes data and responds accordingly
• Initiates, reviews and processes Purchase Demand/Requisitions
• Effectively communicates with clients both verbally and in writing
• Acts as the primary customer contact regarding forecast, new part adds, Min/Max levels, reorder points, backorders, obsolescence, etc.
• Communicates with engineers, tool owners, buyers, and commodity managers to review forecast, consumption history, material changes, new part adds, etc.
• Collaborates with warehouse, shipping/receiving staff to process material returns/repairs, which may include packing, preparing material for shipment and communication with supplier
• Manages material quality issues, providing strategic analysis and recommendations for continuous improvement initiatives
• Identifies & develops material savings projects to generate cost savings and efficiency improvements
• Performs other job-related duties as required.
Educational background / Work experience
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline with 3 years of professional experience required or equivalent combination of education and work experience. • Five (5) years of supply chain related work experience (inventory planning or purchasing)
Skills & Competencies
• Excellent organizational and time management skills• Strong leadership and team management abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong understanding of ERP systems (Priority)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software
Function / Market & Industry Knowledge / Business Acumen / Processes
Supervisory Responsibilities (if any)
• Strong leadership skills• Be able to work in tandem with team members and foster a cooperative work environment
• Effective oral & written communications skills
• Strong analytical skills with focus on critical thinking and business process management
• Self-motivated, energetic, and able to perform with little supervision
• Flexibility & ability to succeed in an unstructured, evolving environment
• Strong customer service (external & internal customers) and interpersonal skills
• Experience managing projects in a customer facing environment
Preferred Qualifications
• 3-5 years of experience in a production control and inventory environment• ISO and Aerospace environment background
• Working knowledge of business processes including consignment and VMI
Language Skills
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)
Computer Literacy
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software
At Will Employment
DSV Air & Sea Inc. employees are hired for an undefined period of time as "at will" employees. This means that an employee may be terminated for any reason, or no reason at all, at any time, provided the discharge does not violate any law*. Additionally, each employee has the right to terminate his/her employment at any time. *Except if employed in Montana, where termination requires just cause.
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.
