Job Requisition ID: 59434
Department: Manuf. and 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.
Job Description : Material Analyst
Dover Fueling SolutionsDundee, Scotland, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
Definition:
Materials Planning is defined as: Schedules and forecasts the right volumes of materials, goods and products inbound to the business from its supply chain companies.
Overall Purpose of the Role:
Responsible for planning and forecasting the right volumes of materials, goods and products inbound to the business from its supply chain companies to meet business needs and objectives.
Maintains strong relationships both internally and externally to ensure supply of materials meets requirements.
Work under general supervision, reviewed by Management. Decisions and results have an impact on the function and their success.
Performance affects the function's image.
Key Responsibilities:
General and Task Management
Create plans, forecasts and schedules relating to materials required to meet operational requirements
Liaise with stakeholders as and when required
Undertake detailed and comprehensive analysis on material costs and identify opportunities for bulk discounts or cost savings from suppliers
Make recommendations based on findings and analysis
Review ways to save money and maintain consistency in material quality
Monitor variances and recommend process improvements
Participate in regular planning reviews and prepare data in line with changes
Monitor data input to any Material Requirements Planning (MRP) system or IT system for accuracy and resolve any issues as required
Review data integrity for the Bill of Materials (BOM), evaluate usage and cost of materials in relation to actual build
Monitor inventory levels against agreed target levels
Track inventory trends
Carry out routine inventory control audits and support inventory checks to validate accuracy
Create inventory reports and updates to others in the organisation
Create supplier metrics. Issue and maintain performance metrics in order to optimise service levels
Communicate with stakeholders sharing reports, updates and analysis to aid decisions and optimise operational efficiency
Work with Material Planning staff to resolve issues, update material schedules and ensure supporting MRP systems reflect forecast and demand