Environmental Solutions Group encompasses industry-leading brands — Heil Environmental, Marathon, Bayne, The Curotto-Can, 3rd Eye, and Soft-Pak — to create a premier, fully integrated equipment group serving the solid waste and recycling industry. Through extensive voice-of-customer outreach, in-house engineering and manufacturing capabilities, a wide-reaching service network, and proven industry expertise, Environmental Solutions Group is focused on solving customer problems through environmentally responsible products and providing world-class support. For more information, visit www.doveresg.com.

ESG is a Dover Corporation operating company. Dover is a diversified global manufacturer and solutions provider with annual revenue of approximately $7 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components, consumable supplies, aftermarket parts, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments: Engineered Products, Fueling Solutions, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions and Refrigeration & Food Equipment. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for over 60 years, our team of over 23,000 employees takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what's possible. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange under "DOV." Additional information is available at dovercorporation.com.

Operating Company: Environmental Solutions Group - Heil Environmental

Location: Fort Payne, AL

Reports to: VP Supply Chain

Department: Supply Chain

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Buyer, Parts Central is responsible for placing orders for raw materials and/or components for the plant. They will place forecasts with suppliers and follow orders for assigned raw materials and or components. This position will also be responsible for setting in place a robust supply replenishment methodology (include set up of PFEP, forecasting and purchase order management) and follow that methodology to maintain appropriate inventory levels, prevent stocks outs, minimize materials impact to the production line, and escalate supplier issues they are unable to resolve after a good faith effort. They are responsible for executing Supply Chain strategies and for expediting material shortages and developing long term solutions to mitigate any such shortages

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:

• Must become proficient with J. D. Edwards, Oracle, and NetSuite operation or other system as required, and be able to enter and maintain purchase orders and/or release/delivery information.
• Reviews sales orders and production schedule to ensure that components and services are available in a manner that meets the requirements of the production schedule.
• Monitors and maintains appropriate inventory levels of raw materials and other components required to manufacture finished goods. This includes verification of accuracy of receiving records (price and quantity), analyzing and/or adjusting releases from new or existing purchase orders, working with sales and/or engineering to identify upcoming orders and subsequent component requirements, researching any invoicing discrepancies for component/raw material purchases, etc.
• Must be able to make decisions based on the information collected and be able to communicate this information and interface with other departments as necessary to ensure all appropriate parties both internally and externally understand requirements, status of the materials, and flow.
• Maintains status information, compiles reports concerning progress of work and viability of meeting order dates. Prepares and issues all necessary reports and/or correspondence.
• Must be able to process requisitions for maintenance, repair, and shop supplies. Includes verification of appropriate approval levels, verification of proper account coding, creation of purchase orders, and placement of approved orders. Orders must properly identify the intended recipient of such orders and refer back to the Purchase Requisition number.
• Manage return of non-conforming material to suppliers including shipping paperwork, inventory transaction, and order replacement material.
• Must follow Supply Chain sourcing strategies to assure proper supplier balance of component spends as well as supplier alternatives as a risk management response.
• Ensure correction of any bill of material or manufacturing routing issues impacting inventory accuracy.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Must have a sense of urgency.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree (technical background preferred) is preferred or equivalent experience is required.
• 4 years’ work experience in manufacturing engineering, design engineering, purchasing and/or materials, supply chain or a closely related field.
• Formal Lean Manufacturing and or Six Sigma preferred.
• Maintain a high level of organization throughout all daily activities. Strong control of work processes from beginning to end is necessary. To include, but not limited to, documentation of all verbal and written correspondence with others (internal and external), proper filing of such information, planning and scheduling of appointments and the coordination of such with others within the department and/or company, time management and the prioritization of tasks. Must document on the purchase order all details relative to supply of a given component to allow for tracking and/or follow-up by others in the event of absence of the employee. The job demands fast, but carefully thought-out results.
• The candidate must also demonstrate the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams as well as lead team projects.
• Outstanding interpersonal, communication, and team-building skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects and complete quality work in a timely manner.
• Tactfully communicating difficult/sensitive information.
• Attendance at work, including presence at work during regular working hours or other schedule as may be assigned by the department manager, is essential. Acceptance of overtime assignments may also be required in order to meet departmental goals and objectives.
• Must be courteous and professional to others (internal and external). Must maintain a “customer service” attitude toward plant, supervisory, and management personnel to insure that our ultimate customer receives the highest level of service. Must have the ability to interact with vendors, customers and others in a confident, professional manner.

DOVER COMPETENCIES:

Results Driven

Self-Awareness and Personal Development

Strong Business Acumen and Sound Judgment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Ethics and Work Standards: Maintain the highest ethical and work standards, while promoting the same attributes in co-workers and others. Ensure that all business activities – with both internal and external customers – to 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 in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Listens to understand input, feedback, and concerns. Provides complete information in an open, honest, and straightforward manner. Responds promptly and positively to questions and requests.

Teamwork and 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 Environmental Solutions Group business in the United States 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.

Continual Improvement and Problem Resolution: Identifies and communicates suggestions for work improvements. Uses technical and analytical abilities to assure existing work practices are the most efficient and cost effective possible. Performs root-cause analysis and implements viable, permanent solutions to problems. Works with both internal and external customers to develop solutions which meet company-wide needs and objectives. Applies a sense of urgency to resolve problems or creates opportunities that will increase productivity and create value. Shares best practices with other employees across the business.

Accountability: Accepts responsibility and accessibility for both the strategic planning and the successful implementation of all projects, programs, and duties as outlined in this job description. Advises supervisor of concerns, problems, and progress of work in a timely manner.

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.