Supply Chain Assistant, Supplier Enablement

SUMMARY

The Supplier Enablement Specialist is responsible with the enablement and onboarding of suppliers within DSV IMS systems.

The position requires the Supplier Enablement Specialist to manage all enablement activities of suppliers to the COUPA platform globally.

The expected outcome is to ensure 100% enablement into the platform, meeting defined onboarding milestones and deadlines.

Supplier enablement through Coupa will allow for electronic POs, invoices, supplier advanced shipment notices, order confirmations and catalogs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead supplier enablement communication, meetings, and all associated supplier enablement tasks to completion
• Work with the supplier enablement strategy leadership team to execute to set enablement strategy. Adjust to any strategy changes as needed.
• Track, assess and document to enablement milestones and vendor responses.
• Coordinate vendor enablement meetings with global suppliers and time zones to get them enabled.
• Coordinate meeting with COUPA, suppliers and internal team
• Influence suppliers to adopt the platform.
• Manage supplier enablement test activities and thoroughly document status to completion.
• Conduct daily follow-ups of supplier responses, including issues ensuring resolution.
• Support and facilitate supplier inquiries.
• Effectively escalate status and roadblocks to the supplier enablement leads.
• Runs reports and exports to excel from ERP system. Reviews and analyzes data and responds accordingly.
• Coordinate with all IMS departments and supplier as necessary to ensure proper platform configurations.
• Assist with supplier onboarding process within platform.
• Works in a team environment requiring regular interaction with Managers, Site Leads, Inventory Planners, IT, and Finance to complete assigned supply chain tasks.
• Supports KPI management and reporting.
• Assist with invoice, purchase order, and buy channel enablement activities as needed.
• Assist with training and documentation as needed.
• May Assist with the coordination and management of inbound and outbound logistics activities.
• Monitor the progress of shipments and update stakeholders on delivery status.
• Provide general administrative support to the Supply Chain, Purchasing and Sourcing teams as needed.

OTHER DUTIES

Performs other duties as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

N / A.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and / or Experience

• High school Diploma or GED from an accredited school
• One (1) year of Industry experience in a direct or cross functional capacity

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Effective oral & written communications skills
• High adaptability to dynamic strategic goals
• Strong customer service, vendor relations and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated, energetic, and able to perform with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a dynamic team environment.
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Operates standard office equipment efficiently.

Computer Skills

• Intermediate level in Microsoft Office Suite with demonstrated proficiency in Excel (Able to work with pivot tables, use lookup formulas, etc.)
• ERP System Experience

Language Skills

English (verbal, reading, writing)

Mathematical Skills

Intermediate

Other Skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• One year Purchasing Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Certification in supply chain management, logistics, or a related field is also desirable
• Previous supplier enablement related experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee uses his / her hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls;

reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk or hear. The employee uses computer and telephone equipment. The employee also regularly lifts and / or moves objects up to 10 pounds.

Specific vision requirements of this job include close vision and distance vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee rarely is exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals.

The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described above are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

OTHER INFORMATION

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position.

Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will relationship.