Associate Buyer (Hourly) at Dover Food Retail

Our Story: 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 Whats Next in glass doors and intelligent merchandising technologies that keep food safe under brands such as Hillphoenix and Anthony.DFR is part of the Climate and Sustainability Technologies 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:Associate Buyer (Office Hourly)Location: Richmond VAWhat we are looking for:Performs various purchasing and planning duties to obtain supplies and raw materials in support of the production schedule. Works as part of cross-functional team to identify low-cost high-quality reliable sources of supply in support of strategic business objectives. Supports loading unloading and organization of all incoming and outgoing materials.What you will be responsible for in this role:Learns to issue POs daily in response to various demand signals as backup to the Steel Supervisor (Kanban MRP Min / Max)Expedite deliveries to ensure on-time delivery of components to the production lineWork with other departments to mitigate impact of changes in lead times and deliveriesMaintain professional company image and supplier relations through daily business communicationsUtilize ERP system to provide data on demand history and usage Learn to issue debit memos to vendors on changes resulting from returned / rejected materialUnder oversight of Steel Supervisor calculate and maintain optimal inventory levels to support safety stock needed to absorb demand variation while supporting inventory turns objectivesSeasonally adjust purchase volumes to support business objectivesWork closely with finance and engineering to disposition E&O materialWhat are the basic qualificationsTwo-to-four-year degree in Supply Chain Management Accounting/Finance Engineering or similar technical or data driven field preferred or minimum of 2 years purchasing and manufacturing experience.Minimum of 1 year forklift experienceProficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook requiredERP experience preferred AS400 experience preferredLean and / or CI experience preferredWhat are the preferred qualificationsStrong communication and negotiation skillsProficiency with business administration and inventory management softwareBasic computer skillsAnalytical and problem-solving abilitiesHow We Define Our Values and Why You Should Join Our Team:The backbone behind our collection of outstanding businesses is a team of dedicated employees who protect and enhance our valued reputation for quality and delivering what we promise. Its our values that define Dover to all of our key audiences: our shareholders customers prospective employees and especially ourselves.These values must be expressed in our work and embody our actions as they form the basis by which we do our jobs make decisions and measure our performance. Its our unwavering commitment to maintaining our values that defines who we are as a Company.Collaborative Entrepreneurial SpiritWinning Through CustomersRespects and Values PeopleExpectations for ResultsHigh Ethical Standards Openness and TrustWhats in it for youMedical Dental and Vision401k Retirement PlanFlexible SpendingPaid Holidays#LI-CW2The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.Dover Food Retail is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability age genetic information or any other factors prohibited by law.Required Experience:IC Key Skills Account Management,Execution,Insurance Management,Import & Export,Catering Operations,Building Electrician Employment Type : Hourly Experience: years Vacancy: 1