Planner/Buyer

Job Requisition ID: 52162 

Department: Manuf. & Operations (DEPT_MFGOP) 

At Dover Fueling Solutions (DFS), we are taking fueling and convenience retail to the next level. We are passionate about cultivating excellence in everything we do, but what really fuels us is our people. They're the heart of our company. As an employee, our promise to you is that you'll work on new and innovative products and solutions, be mentored by managers and teammates who are collaborative, caring, and act with integrity, and have the opportunity to grow in ways that are meaningful to you. Unique and interesting projects - both locally and globally - will challenge you and allow you to pursue different and rewarding career paths.

We are #EnergizedByGrowth.

DFS is part of a legacy of leadership that spans back generations, made up of some of the most trusted, leading-edge brands in the industry. As part of Dover Corporation and with our talented, innovative, outstanding people, we are doing great things and redefining what is possible in fueling and convenience retail. Providing advanced fuel-dispensing equipment, including clean energy solutions, systems and payment, automatic tank gauging and wet stock-management solutions, DFS comprises the product brands of Wayne Fueling Systems, OPW Fuel Management Systems, ClearView, Tokheim, ProGauge, Fairbanks, LIQAL and AvaLAN. Headquartered in Austin, TX, DFS has a significant technology development and manufacturing presence around the world, including facilities in Brazil, China, India, Italy, Poland, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the United States. 

Job Description:

This position requires a high level of interaction with engineering teams and operations while following required Procurement Policies and Procedures. This role is primarily responsible for tactical procurement and demand planning activities exercising business judgment to execute a comprehensive purchasing strategy resulting in superior cost, quality, and availability. The incumbent will have proven experience with eliminating shortages, inventory reduction, demand forecasting, materials and production planning, scheduling, lead time reduction, customer service improvement, material flow, pull systems and Kanban implementation and all aspects related to Resource and Operations Management and Supply Chain optimization.

Position Responsibilities:

         Manage relationships with key suppliers to maintain quality of goods, timely delivery, and compliance to terms of contracts (Minmax/Stocking programs).

         Effectively manage the planning and purchasing of material to support production requirements, creating deviations, implementing ECOs and expediting parts as necessary

         Monitor performances to the material plan, and take pro-active action to solve problems and mitigate risk in meeting customer requirements and inventory targets

         Use advanced planning tools to model, simulate, and release optimized material plans to the organization and in developing, planning and implementing the master schedule

         Participate in daily production and shop floor lines stoppage meetings

         Provide technical support on MRP problem identification and resolution

         Represent department and support New Product Development project requirements

         Participate in continuous improvement initiatives using LEAN tools (A3, PDCA, 5Why) that lead to measurable improvement in organizational objectives

         Support forecast process development to enhance organization's predictability

         Interface with design engineering, sourcing, production control, manufacturing assembly, receiving, logistics, quality, IT, and accounts payable

A successful candidate will have/possess:

         Has a customer centric mentality

         Strong analytical, organizational, time management and prioritization capabilities

         Proven negotiation skills

         Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

         Demonstrated record of achievement in a prior Supply Chain role

         Knowledge of the manufacturing process

         Familiarity with production control systems and routines

         Ability to effectively manage changing and conflicting priorities and resolve appropriately

         Effective interpersonal verbal and written communication skills

         Strong ERP systems user/knowledge of Oracle (or similar) and MS Office (Advanced Excel) applications

         Familiar with Kaizen and Lean manufacturing principles (preferably working knowledge)

Qualification Requirements:

         A Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Business Management, Business Administration or related discipline strongly preferred, or comparable combination of education and experience is required

         The successful candidate will have a minimum 3 years of experience in shop operations, facilitation and production control in a manufacturing environment, production planning, inventory management principles and practices, or materials management disciplines

Work Arrangement : Onsite  

Salary Range :    -   

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position's responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, a candidate's education/training, the position's location, and the key skills needed for the position.  Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact dfs.hrinquiries@doverfs.com for assistance with an accommodation. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response.

This position may be located in: Americas : United States : Texas : Austin

Job Function : Supply Chain & Procurement