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At Dover Fueling Solutions (DFS), a Dover company 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.

Headquartered in Austin, TX, DFS has a significant technology development and manufacturing presence worldwide, including facilities in Brazil, China, India, Italy, Poland, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Based in Downers Grove, IL, Dover Corporation® (NYSE: DOV). Dover is a diversified global manufacturer and solutions provider with annual revenue of approximately $8 billion.

Overall Scope:

The Buyer makes sure production has what they need and when they need it to meet demand on-time.  

Responsibilities:

•    Purchase Order Execution: Evaluate MRP suggestions, process requisitions, generate PO’s with approved suppliers, schedule deliveries, and follow up to ensure on-time-delivery.
  •    Inventory Control: Monitor inventory levels to prevent stockouts while also avoiding obsolete, slow-moving, and excess inventory (OSMI).
  •    ERP/MRP Maintenance: Ensure all parameters that affect MRP are up-to-date and aligned with the strategic objectives of the value stream (MOQ, Fixed Lot Multiplier, Lead Times, Fixed Days Supply, Safety Stock, Forecast, Sourcing Assignments, etc.)
  •    When MRP suggestions “don’t make sense,” troubleshoot why and then make the appropriate parameter adjustments.
  •    Supplier Relations: Resolve day-to-day issues regarding delivery delays, pricing discrepancies, minor quality issues, etc.
  •    Collaborate with Quality Engineers/Supplier Quality Engineers for more technical quality issues.
  •    Communicate rev changes to approved suppliers.
  •    Price Negotiation: Secure competitive pricing and drive for best cost solutions. Negotiate routine price increases and escalate to strategic sourcing team when necessary.

Additional Responsibilities:

•    Manage daily order exceptions.
  •    Review cell pull demand report and MRP workbench to ensure that MRP planned orders are aligned with the production plan.
  •    Develop and drive solutions to supply issues through negotiation, escalation, and proposing supply chain alternatives.
  •    Ensure that all requirements, pricing, terms, conditions and expectations are clearly documented and acknowledged by the supply chain.
  •    Work with suppliers to institute and manage two bin Kanban Programs, Warehouse Distribution Models and VMI where needed.  Ensure that these programs are designed to support designated product lines and operate efficiently. 
  •    Create schedules to establish sequence and lead time of each operation and department to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts and customer orders as needed.  Communicate accurate PO delivery dates and lead time updates to department stakeholders. Be prepared to provide updates to production on daily gemba walks.
  •    Work with production leads and supervisors to investigate and resolve discrepancies involving material replenishment, due dates, and capacity. 
  •    Reconcile open order reports, discrete jobs, and outside process work orders on a regular basis.
  •    Assist Purchasing Manager in implementing material changes generated by Engineering Change Notices, and New Product Introductions. 
  •    Maintain integrity of frozen costs for purchased items in ERP system.
  •    Collaborate with cross-functional teams on projects, and in some cases take the lead on projects.
  •    Help resolve AP issues and invoice discrepancies.
  •    Other duties as assigned.

Experience/Qualifications:

•    Minimum – Associates of Applied Science Degree and two-three years of direct tactical procurement experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, or equivalent education and work experience. (Bachelor’s Degree preferred)
  •    Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) – Required
  •    Proficiency with pivot tables and VLOOKUPs – Preferred
  •    Proficiency with ERP systems (experience with Oracle is a plus)
  •    Thorough knowledge of MRP & MPS planning systems and principles
  •    Full understanding of supply chain management principles & change management
  •    Basic understanding of lean manufacturing, assembly processes, machining, and metal fabrication are highly desired
  •    Aligned with company values: High ethical standards, openness and trust, respects and values people, collaborative entrepreneurial spirit, expectations for results, winning through customers.
  •    Must be highly organized and work well in cross functional teams
  •    Solution-oriented; drive for continuous improvement
  •    Interpersonal communication skills
  •    Negotiation skills
  •    Must be able to walk throughout production floor and wear required PPE (safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, etc.)
  •    Must be on-site 5 days/week (there is some flexibility with working remotely in this role, but it must be used sparingly on a case-by-case basis)

We are #EnergizedByGrowth.

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Bonus Eligible: This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.

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, AvaLAN, and Bulloch Technologies. Headquartered in Austin, TX, DFS has a significant technology development and manufacturing presence worldwide, including facilities in Brazil, China, India, Italy, Poland, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the United States.

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.

Benefits for this position include:  a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off, including ;business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.

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

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