Production Planning Analyst

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: Production Planning Analyst

Location:Richmond VA

What we are looking for:

We are looking for a Production Planning Analyst who will work with Commercial and Inside Sales teams Operations and Production Control to ensure that all customer orders are able to be completed and delivered on time in accordance with promised lead times and customer expectations. This role will also assist in the prioritization of strategic orders including revenue analysis and order complexity breakdowns. This role will also be expected to perform scenario planning based on inputs from key stakeholders and actively transform these inputs along with other data into actionable business intelligence.

What you will be responsible for in this role:

• Cross-functional collaboration across the organization to ensure business goals are met.
• Performing a variety of statistical analysis (Predictive Exploratory Data etc.)
• Work with and create forecasts both qualitative and quantitative
• Understanding key performance indicators and the impact they have on total output
• Working with and creating dashboards for all types of users (Operational Strategic and Analytical)
• Analyze strategic customer orders based on predetermined criteria and measure impact of those orders
• Track utilization across final assembly areas as well as other key areas as needed
• Publish and maintain lead times of all departments for internal and external use
• Organizing meetings workshops and other needed events related to resource planning
• Scenario planning and what-if analysis based on provided criteria along with other Ad-hoc reports as needed

What are the basic qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Analytics or a similar field of study
• 3 years or relevant experience in Supply Chain Project planner Logistics & Operations.

What are the preferred qualifications

• 2 years production planning or forecasting experience AND/OR
• 2 years data modeling experience
• APICS membership and or certification
• Lean Six Sigma Green or Black belt certification
• Project Management experience

To be a great fit for the role:

• SQL Microsoft Excel Power BI Data mining ERP Data Visualization experience.
• Previous experience implementing analytical solutions
• Strong quantitative skills through knowledge of statistics and quantitative data analysis and interpretation
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment (operations)
• Previous experience in project management.
• Problem Solving/Root Cause Analysis training or experience (Pareto Chart 5 Whys etc.)
• Effective communicator both written and verbally
• Work well in team environment both as an individual contributor and as a leader
• Able to function independently once instruction is provided
• Able to travel 25%

How 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 our key audiences: our shareholders customers prospective employees and especially to 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 Spirit
• Winning Through Customers
• Respects and Values People
• Expectations for Results
• High Ethical Standards Openness and Trust

Whats in it for you

• Medical Dental and Vision
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending
• Paid Holidays

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The 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.