Planner/Buyer Sr

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 Sr. Planner/Buyer will lead projects and initiatives with broad scope and high impact to the business. The Buyer/Planner is responsible for major and complex assignments with long-term business implications related to materials procurement (buying) and will partner with Supply Chain Category Managers in the region to ensure fulfillment of the operating strategy. The ideal candidate will have significant experience sourcing a variety of components in a rapidly changing, quick-turn environment. 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 parts 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. Responsibilities: * Manage relationships with key suppliers to maintain quality of goods, timely delivery, and compliance with 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. * Provide leadership in using 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 leadership on MRP problem identification and resolution. * Participate in developing junior Planner/Buyers to meet production schedules, buyer metrics, and organizational goals. * 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. * Lead forecast process development to enhance organization's predictability. * Interface with design engineering, sourcing, production control, manufacturing assembly, receiving, logistics, quality, IT, and accounts payable. Requirements: Education: * Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Business Management, Business Administration or related discipline strongly preferred, or comparable combination of education and experience required. Experience: * 5 years of experience in planner / buying functions, as well as knowledge in shop operations, facilitation and production control in a manufacturing environment, production planning, inventory management principles and practices, or materials management disciplines * Customer centric mentality * Strong analytical, organizational, time management and prioritization capabilities * Proven leadership and 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 routine * 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) 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, 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. Work Arrangement : Onsite 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. Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require 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 View email address on click.appcast.io for assistance with an accommodation. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response. Job Function: #LI-SB2 Nearest Major Market: Austin Job Segment: Logistics, Accounts Payable, Supply Chain, Environmental Engineering, Demand Planner, Operations, Finance, Engineering