DSV - Global Transport and Logistics

Senior Team Lead, Inventory Planner

DSV - Global Transport and Logistics
Posted 10/22/2026full-timeMesa • Arizona • United StatesSeniorWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supply chain management, inventory planning, and purchasing, with strong analytical skills and proficiency in ERP systems. Effective in communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive operational efficiency and cost savings.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Supply Chain ManagementInventory PlanningERP Systems (Priority)Analytical SkillsProject Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Assist the Site Lead in supervising planners and customer service specialists, including backup duties and time-off coverage
  • Meet with Site Leads and Operations Managers to share best practices and develop new methodologies
  • Publish and review operational metrics to support real-time decision-making
  • Perform material and consumption analysis and generate and coordinate purchase requests with the Tool Owner
  • Generate ERP reports, export data to Excel, review and analyze data, and respond accordingly
  • Initiate, review, and process Purchase Demands/Requisitions
  • Communicate effectively with clients verbally and in writing
  • Act as the primary customer contact regarding forecasts, new part additions, Min/Max levels, reorder points, backorders, and obsolescence
  • Communicate with engineers, tool owners, buyers, and commodity managers regarding forecasts, consumption history, material changes, and new part additions
  • Collaborate with warehouse and shipping/receiving staff on material returns and repairs, including packing, shipment preparation, and supplier communication
  • Manage material quality issues and provide strategic analysis and recommendations for continuous improvement
  • Identify and develop material savings projects to generate cost savings and efficiency improvements
  • Perform other job-related duties as required

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 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 years of supply chain-related work experience in inventory planning or purchasing
  • 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, specifically Priority
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software
  • Strong analytical skills with focus on critical thinking and business process management
  • Self-motivated, energetic, and able to perform with little supervision
  • Flexibility and ability to succeed in an unstructured, evolving environment
  • Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
  • Experience managing projects in a customer-facing environment
  • Fluent in English, written and spoken
  • Preferred: 3–5 years of experience in a production control and inventory environment
  • Preferred: ISO and Aerospace environment background
  • Preferred: Working knowledge of business processes including consignment and VMI

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Benefits offerings, including eligibility, coverage options, and plan details, are available through the DSV Benefits Showcase; benefits, programs, and eligibility may vary by location and division
  • At-will employment for an undefined period of time
  • Equal employment opportunity and workplace accommodation support

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Hard Skills
Inventory PlanningPurchasingMaterial AnalysisData AnalysisOperational MetricsPurchase RequisitionsCost Savings ProjectsBusiness Process ManagementForecastingMaterial Quality Management
Soft Skills
LeadershipTeam ManagementCommunication SkillsAttention to DetailCustomer Service
Tools & Technologies
ERP SystemsMicrosoft Office SuiteExcel
Industry Keywords
ISOAerospaceProduction ControlVMIConsignment