Job Requisition ID: 64857
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, 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.
The Planner/Buyer position is responsible for managing specified commodities to ensure the right materials, in the right quantities, at the right time, in support of production and planning activities at Dover FS Dundee.
Main duties and responsibilities:
* Manage end-to-end purchase order activity – including placing POs, order acknowledgements, delivery tracking and shortage management.
* Proactively manage and expedite material shortages to minimize impact to production and control costs.
* Develop and maintain effective supplier relationships, including leading regular supplier meetings around delivery, stock agreements, and overall performance.
* Maintain accountability for inventory levels and material availability for commodities.
* Liaise and collaborate closely with other internal departments.
* Coordinate collections at suppliers in conjunction with the approved logistics partners.
* Resolution of the following:
* Goods Receiving queries
* Invoice hold issues
* Quality Return issues
* Support ECO process to ensure timely and accurate material alignment.
* Using Oracle system, ensuring all standard work activities are executed in a timely manner
* Where applicable, utilize existing supply chain tools such as Pick List, Vendor Schedule or Kanban in support of business requirements.
* Participate in Continuous Improvement tasks and projects as requested and champion change
* Any additional duties as required
Qualifications:
Education Level: Degree preferred but not essential
Technical Skills: Competent MS Office applications user, especially Excel; ERP knowledge (Oracle experience preferred but not essential) and manufacturing experience.
Experience:
Minimum 2 years’ experience in Buyer role or similar fast paced role
Other Requirements:
Knowledge of Lean and Continuous Improvement is an advantage
Great interpersonal and communication skills
Self-motivated and pro-active
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Work Arrangement : Hybrid
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.
This position may be located in: EMEA : United Kingdom : Dundee : Dundee
Job Function : Supply Chain & Procurement