Buyer/Planner 1

Dover Corporation • Madison, IN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for performing assigned duties to optimize the effectiveness of the supply chain function. Responsibilities including planning, inventory control, kanban implementation/utilization, lead-time reduction, engineering change notice/new product launch material planning, total cost reduction activities, and some procurement activity. Under a minimum of supervision, release/order materials and product to established supply base insuring satisfactory quality and delivery to meet Company objectives and customer requirements.

Requirements

• High school graduate with minimum 2 years of college with the ability to read blueprints.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in materials and/or purchasing or industrial and/or related field experience.
• Works under limited supervision.
• Handles routine matters on own initiative.
• Exercises moderate degree of judgment.
• All questions and direction setting are referred to supervisor.

Nice To Haves

• College degree preferred.
• Basic understanding of machine capabilities and shop processes beneficial, including machine tooling and production and fabrication processes.

Responsibilities

• Assures optimum inventory/kanban levels and on-time deliveries to meet customer requirements while minimizing carrying costs and transportation charges.
• Materials planning for release and/or ordering of materials and supplies to achieve on-time deliveries at the optimum inventory investment.
• Investigates and solves problems resulting from material shortages.
• Follows materials practices, contracts, assessments, and policies to insure honest, fair, and ethical relationships with our suppliers.
• Implements policies/procedures/processes that ensure the accurate processing of inventory and production transactions.
• Includes responsibility for the kanban process for material delivery.
• Manages assigned commodities for inventory/data integrity, cycle counts, obsolete/excess inventory, returned material, engineering change notice/new product launch material planning, and supplier performance evaluation.
• Prepares and issues all necessary reports and/or correspondence.
• Fully support NPD stage gate process under the direction of the Commodity Manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain the highest ethical and work standards, while promoting the same attributes in co-workers and others.
• Insure that all business activities - with both internal and external customers - be performed with a professional demeanor and that all participants be held accountable to this high standard.
• Expresses thoughts clearly, both orally and in writing, using good grammar.
• Presents concise, well organized reports.
• Listens to understand input, feedback and concerns.
• Provides complete information in an open, honest, and straight-forward manner.
• Responds promptly and positively to questions and requests.
• Works with other employees willingly and in a spirit of cooperation and teamwork.
• Supports cooperation.
• Demonstrates a commitment to the entire business and is supportive of all initiatives (company and departmental) to help grow Vehicle Service Group's business in the U.S. and abroad.
• Cooperates fully with others to achieve organizational goals.
• Is tactful, courteous, and considerate.
• Embraces a positive outlook.
• Is respected and trusted by others.
• Accepts responsibility and accountability for both the strategic planning and the successful implementation of all projects/programs/duties as outlined in this job description.
• Advises supervisor of concerns, problems and progress of work in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates a sound balance between quality and quantity of work while maintaining a sense of urgency toward completion.
• Deadlines are met.

Benefits

• 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
• 11 paid holidays per calendar year
• paid vacation days beginning at 80 hours annually
• 24 paid sick leave hours annually or as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws
• business travel services
• employee discounts
• an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED