Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

Dover Food Retail (DFR) is a leading manufacturer of Display Cases, Specialty Products, Refrigeration Systems, Power Systems and Comprehensive Services; and leading our industry by Innovating What’s Next in glass doors and intelligent merchandising technologies that keep food safe under brands such as Hill Phoenix and Anthony.

DFR is part of the Refrigeration and Food Equipment segment of the Dover Corporation (NYSE: DOV). Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues in excess of $7 billion.

DFR is built on creativity and customer-centric innovation delivered by people invigorated by a strong sense of responsibility to help our customers win in their marketplaces. The relationships we build with our customers are as important to our success as the products we manufacture. This collaborative environment delivers FRESH THINKING, reassuring our customers that they choose the best when they choose to work with the people of Dover Food Retail.

Job Title:

Buyer

Location:

Conyers, GA

What we’re looking for:

Hillphoenix is looking for a Buyer, who performs various purchasing and planning duties to obtain supplies and raw materials in support of the production schedule. The Buyer will work as part of cross-functional team to identify low-cost, high-quality, reliable sources of supply in support of strategic business objectives.

What you’ll be responsible for in this role:

Issue POs daily in response to various demand signals (Kanban, MRP, Min / Max)
Expedite deliveries to ensure on-time delivery of components to the production line

Work with other departments to mitigate impact of changes in pricing and lead times

Partner with engineering to identify alternate materials if delivery would delay production or lead to an increase in excess inventory

Maintain professional company image and supplier relations through daily business communications

Utilize ERP system to provide data on demand history and usage for use in negotiating contracts / quotes with suppliers

Provide forecast of future demand to suppliers based upon historical demand, market / sales intelligence and knowledge of engineering changes

Issue debit memos to vendors on changes resulting from returned / rejected material

Calculate and maintain optimal inventory levels to support safety stock needed to absorb demand variation while supporting inventory turns objectives

Seasonally adjust purchase volumes to support business objectives

Identify root cause of errors in material tracking processes, BOM accuracy, UOM conversions, etc. that contribute to supply chain defects

Work closely with finance and engineering to disposition E&O material

What are the basic qualifications?

Minimum 2 years’ purchasing experience

Bachelor’s degree or 5 years’ relevant experience required

What are the preferred qualifications?

Experience in manufacturing environment preferred

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook requiredERP experience required, Visual & Oracle preferredCPIM certification preferred

Lean and / or CI experience preferred

To be a great fit for the role:

Knowledge & Expectations – Requires working knowledge of computers with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Oracle experience a plus.

Language Skills - Good communication skills both written and verbal. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills – Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area,…