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Dover Food Retail

Buyer

Dover Food Retail, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383

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Our Story Dover Food Retail (DFR) is a leading manufacturer of Display Cases Specialty Products Refrigeration Systems Power Systems and Comprehensive Services; and l eading 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 Buyer

Location Conyers GA

What we are 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.

Responsibilities

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

Basic Qualifications

Minimum 2 years purchasing experience

Bachelors degree or 5 years relevant experience required

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in manufacturing environment preferred

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook required

ERP experience required Visual & Oracle preferred

CPIM certification preferred

Lean and / or CI experience preferred

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 circumference and volume.

Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Must have a bias for action and ability to make decisions.

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form.

Values

Collaborative Entrepreneurial Spirit

Winning Through Customers

Respects and Values People

Expectations for Results

High Ethical Standards Openness and Trust

Benefits

Medical Dental and Vision

401k Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending

Paid Holidays

Key Skills Account Management,Execution,Insurance Management,Import & Export,Catering Operations,Building Electrician

Employment Type Full Time

Vacancy 1

Equal Opportunity Employer 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

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