Material Analyst

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Location:

Dundee, DND, GB

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Job Requisition ID: 59434

Department: Manuf. & Operations (DEPT_MFGOP)

At Dover Fueling Solutions (DFS), we are taking fueling and convenience retail to the next level. We are passionate about cultivating excellence in everything we do, but what really fuels us is our people. They're the heart of our company. As an employee, our promise to you is that you'll work on new and innovative products and solutions, be mentored by managers and teammates who are collaborative, caring, and act with integrity, and have the opportunity to grow in ways that are meaningful to you. Unique and interesting projects - both locally and globally - will challenge you and allow you to pursue different and rewarding career paths.

We are .

DFS is part of a legacy of leadership that spans back generations, made up of some of the most trusted, leading-edge brands in the industry. As part of Dover Corporation and with our talented, innovative, outstanding people, we are doing great things and redefining what is possible in fueling and convenience retail. Providing advanced fuel-dispensing equipment, including clean energy solutions, systems and payment, automatic tank gauging and wet stock-management solutions, DFS comprises the product brands of Wayne Fueling Systems, OPW Fuel Management Systems, ClearView, Tokheim, ProGauge, Fairbanks, LIQAL, AvaLAN, and Bulloch Technologies. Headquartered in Austin, TX, DFS has a significant technology development and manufacturing presence worldwide, including facilities in Brazil, China, India, Italy, Poland, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Job Description - Material Analyst

Dover Fueling Solutions Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

Definition:

Materials Planning is defined as: Schedules and forecasts the right volumes of materials, goods and products inbound to the business from its supply chain companies.

Overall Purpose of the Role:

Responsible for planning and forecasting the right volumes of materials, goods and products inbound to the business from its supply chain companies to meet business needs and objectives.

Maintains strong relationships both internally and externally to ensure supply of materials meets requirements.

Work under general supervision, reviewed by Management. Decisions and results have an impact on the function and their success.

Performance affects the function's image.

Key Responsibilities:

General and Task Management

Create plans, forecasts and schedules relating to materials required to meet operational requirements

Liaise with stakeholders as and when required

Undertake detailed and comprehensive analysis on material costs and identify opportunities for bulk discounts or cost savings from suppliers

Make recommendations based on findings and analysis

Review ways to save money and maintain consistency in material quality

Monitor variances and recommend process improvements

Participate in regular planning reviews and prepare data in line with changes

Monitor data input to any Material Requirements Planning (MRP) system or IT system for accuracy and resolve any issues as required

Review data integrity for the Bill of Materials (BOM), evaluate usage and cost of materials in relation to actual build

Monitor inventory levels against agreed target levels

Track inventory trends

Carry out routine inventory control audits and support inventory checks to validate accuracy

Create inventory reports and updates to others in the organisation

Create supplier metrics. Issue and maintain performance metrics in order to optimise service levels

Communicate with stakeholders sharing reports, updates and analysis to aid decisions and optimise operational efficiency

Work with Material Planning staff to resolve issues, update material schedules and ensure supporting MRP systems reflect forecast and demand for products

Utilise knowledge and research methods to benchmark materials planning activities and to drive best practice results

Work towards and support a culture of continuous improvement and work to make business and department improvements wherever possible

Self Management

Adhere to health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure safety and wellbeing self, other staff and visitors

Assertive, optimistic, resilient and welcomes change

Engages interest and participation of others

Proactively contributes to the team

Is self aware and has a collaborative approach to dealing with others

Shows moral courage, openness and honesty in all dealings

Self-motivated and able to work under pressure

Skills and Attributes:

Excellent analytical, planning and problem solving skills

Ability to undertake complex analysis to create information and to interpret data and trends

Numerate with financial and commercial awareness and a full understanding of how failure impacts the production, manufacture and customer order fulfilment

Good communicator with the ability to form and maintain good relationships internally and externally

Results orientated with the ability to plan and deliver against deadlines

Excellent attention to detail skills

Qualifications and Experience Levels:

A Levels, ONC-D, BTec National Diploma Level 3, IVQ Technician

Diploma or equivalent NVQ level 3 qualification

Professional accreditation with an industry related body

Relevant industry experience either in material planning, logistics or supply chain ideally in a manufacturing environment

Good knowledge and understanding of a variety of manufacturing processes and components and good understanding of supply chain management

Proven IT systems knowledge and skills including advanced Excel skills

Knowledge and experience of using MRP (Material Requirements Planning) systems

Experience or knowledge of statistics, forecasting and management information methods and techniques

Knowledge of lean techniques may be advantageous

Work Arrangement :Hybrid

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

This position may be located in:EMEA : United Kingdom : Dundee : Dundee

Job Function : Supply Chain & Procurement