Senior Inventory Specialist, Inventory Control Quality Assurance
DSV
- Senior Inventory Specialist, Inventory Control Quality Assurance
- Denton
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Job area: Terminal/Warehouse/Transport
DSV – Global Transport and Logistics
At DSV, our purpose is to keep customers’ supply chains flowing and enable the business of our customers by ensuring reliable and efficient transport and logistics services through storage and transport of goods by air, sea and road. Our vision is to create long-term, sustainable growth and value for our customers, employees, shareholders and society.
Close to 150,000 employees in over 90 countries work diligently to deliver great customer experiences and high-quality services.
As a global leader, our commitment to sustainable business practices is a central element of our overall business strategy.
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Location: Onsite at Denton, TX; Northlake, TX and surrounding DFW area.
- Division: Solutions
- Job Posting Title: Senior Inventory Specialist, Inventory Control Quality Assurance
- Time Type: Full Time
Travel: Up to 40%
This Senior Inventory Specialist, Inventory Control Quality Assurance (ICQA) role is responsible for driving inventory integrity, storage health, and quality excellence across a multi-site 3PL footprint. The position will support sites cross DSV’s North American Contract Logistics, High Tech II vertical and influence site operations teams to deliver measurable improvements in accuracy, shrink reduction, and process adherence.
Success in this role requires the ability to drive results through indirect leadership and influence, embedding standards and accountability across a highly matrixed operations organization.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Build capability and consistency across sites through training, tools, and governance
- Partner closely with: Site Operations Leaders, Engineering & Continuous Improvement teams & Account Management / Customer teams
- Influence without direct authority to ensure adoption of ICQA standards
- Drive network-wide inventory accuracy performance, including Cycle count execution and compliance, Root cause analysis of discrepancies & shrink and missing inventory reduction programs
- Drive accountability across site operations teams for inventory accuracy KPIs
- Implement reporting and dashboards to track Inventory accuracy, Adjustments and write-offs & Root cause trends
- Develop frameworks for inventory health management, including Aging inventory, Obsolescence risk & Location accuracy
- Lead development of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and ensure consistent execution across sites
- Implement structured quality audits and corrective/preventive action processes (CAPA)
- Lead ICQA-driven continuous improvement initiatives across the network
- Utilize data to identify systemic issues and prioritize improvements
- Deploy Lean / Six Sigma methodologies to improve: Inventory accuracy, Process reliability & Quality outcomes
- Track and report realized improvements and cost avoidance
- Ensure alignment between ICQA processes and WMS/LMS systems
- Drive enhancements to inventory control and quality reporting tools
- Partner with IT and analytics teams to improve visibility and automation
- Understanding of supply chain KPIs and 3PL cost-to-serve models
- Strong knowledge of WMS platforms (Manhattan, Blue Yonder, SAP EWM, etc.)
- Experience with inventory control methodologies (cycle counting, root cause analysis, audit frameworks)
- Understanding of storage optimization and warehouse layout principles
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics, Business, or related field (preferred)
- 5+ years in supply chain, logistics, or operations analytics (3PL experience strongly preferred)
- 4+ years in inventory control, quality assurance, or operational excellence leadership
- Proven track record improving:
- Inventory accuracy
- Shrink reduction
- Operational quality metrics
- Ability to lead through influence in a matrixed organization
- Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis capability
- Process-oriented with a bias for standardization and scalability
- Understanding of supply chain KPIs and 3PL cost-to-serve models
- Strong knowledge of WMS platforms (Manhattan, Blue Yonder, SAP EWM, etc.)
- Experience with inventory control methodologies (cycle counting, root cause analysis, audit frameworks)
- Understanding of storage optimization and warehouse layout principles
Computer Skills:
- Strong computer skills and MS Office Applications.
- Familiarity with quality systems and tools (QMS, CAPA, audit frameworks)
- Proficiency in Excel and data analysis (pivot tables, large datasets)
- Experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.)
- Experience with SQL, data modeling, and data visualization best practices (preferred but not required
Certificates & Licenses:
- Quality related certifications preferred.
- Satisfactory completion of forklift training program preferred
Language Skills
English (reading, writing, verbal), Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
Mathematical Skills
Intermediated level to verify quantities of product, count inventory, or perform other duties associated with handling, storing, and distributing client products.
Other Skills
- Effective communication skills.
- Good supervisory and people skills.
- Ability to develop work instructions, procedures, and visual aids to support the operation.
- Work extra hours as dictated by business needs.
- Train and/or certified in common inventory management, methodologies and tools like six-sigma and lean.
- Ability to develop and sustain effective and energized working relationships with leaders to influence and align people at all levels.
- Demonstrated ability to teach, coach, mentor, and support project team members to learn and master continuous improvement concepts and skills i