Buyer/Planner 1

Vehicle Service Group, A Dover Company; Madison (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer contributions

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Wellness programs

Health savings account

Short/Long-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

Vehicle Service Group, a Dover Company, is seeking a materials planner to optimize inventory and kanban levels, coordinate release orders, and reduce lead times. The role emphasizes collaboration with suppliers and internal teams to meet customer requirements and company objectives.

The position requires at least two years of related experience and a high school diploma with college coursework; a college degree is preferred. Onsite work arrangement and a discretionary bonus plan are noted.

Qualifications

• High school graduate with minimum 2 years of college; college degree preferred.
• Experience in materials purchasing or planning is beneficial and aligns with essential duties.

Responsibilities

• Assures optimum inventory/kanban levels and on-time deliveries.
• Materials planning for release and/or ordering to achieve on-time deliveries.
• Follows materials practices and contracts to ensure fair supplier relations.
• Implements processes for accurate inventory and production transactions; manages kanban."
• Manages assigned commodities for inventory integrity, cycles, obsolescence, and supplier evaluation.
• Prepares reports and correspondence related to procurement and planning.
• Support for NPD stage gate under Commodity Manager guidance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains high ethical standards in all business activities.

Skills

Materials planning

Inventory control

Kanban

Lead-time reduction

New product planning

Education

High school + 2 years college

College degree preferred

Job description

Part of Dover Corporation’s Engineered Systems segment, Vehicle Service Group (VSG) is a strong, diverse and dynamic global leader in the vehicle service industry. VSG comprises 13 major vehicle lifting, wheel service, diagnostic and collision repair brands: Rotary Lift®, Chief®, Forward®, Direct-Lift®, Ravaglioli, Hanmecson®, Revolution®, Elektron, Blitz, Nogra, Butler, Space and Sirio.

Summary

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.

Essential Job Functions Include

• 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.
• Ethics & Work Standards: 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.
• Communication: 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.
• Teamwork/Relationships: 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.
• Accountability: 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.

CONTACTS (Internal And External)

Moderate telephone and personal contact as well as some written communication with suppliers in placing or expediting releases and performing essential job functions. Extensive internal personal contact with purchasing personnel and moderate contact with design and manufacturing engineers, quality engineers, operation manager, shop floor personnel, and receiving/shipping personnel.

Education

High school graduate with minimum 2 years of college with the ability to read blueprints. College degree preferred. Basic understanding of machine capabilities and shop processes beneficial, including machine tooling and production and fabrication processes.

Experience

Minimum of 2 years experience in materials and/or purchasing or industrial and/or related field experience.

Supervision

Works under limited supervision. Handles routine matters on own initiative.

Responsibility

Exercises moderate degree of judgment. All questions and direction setting are referred to supervisor.

The above description represents a general synopsis of the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a comprehensive listing of all requirements that may be inherent in the job.

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.

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

• 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 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
• tuition assistance
• 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 on the basis of 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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Job Function : Supply Chain & Procurement