Lead Supply Chain Engineer

Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenue of over $8 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components specialty systems consumable supplies software and digital solutions and support services through five operating segments: Engineered Products Clean Energy & Fueling Imaging & Identification Pumps & Process Solutions and Climate & Sustainable Technologies. 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 approximately 24000 employees takes an ownership mindset collaborating with customers to redefine whats possible. Headquartered in Downers Grove Illinois Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange under DOV. Additional information is available at.

The Lead Supply Chain Engineer supports remote continuous improvement programs across 50 connected factories driving measurable improvements in service inventory and working capital through data integrity tool optimization and process standardization. The role maintains and enhances technology workflows delivers accurate reporting and enables enterprise supply chain initiatives such as PFEP POH MRP governance dashboards shortage alerts and KPI tracking.

Responsibilities:

Strategic:

• Support remote CI programs across connected plants through data and tool management.
• Maintain and optimize OpCo-specific workflows and supply chain tools.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of supply chain data used for planning execution and performance monitoring.

Operational Responsibilities:

• Collaborate daily with site supply chain teams to capture issues identify opportunities and implement improvements.
• Pull clean and validate ERP data feeds for PFEP POH and MRP parameter governance.

• Build update and maintain Power BI dashboards shortage alerts PFEP files and KPI trackers.
• Support AMSC Assessments with data analysis reporting and visualizations.
• Execute process standardization and tool deployment tasks directed by the COE Supply Chain Manager.
• Participate in virtual Kaizen events audits and ensure timely follow-up on improvement actions.

Technical / Functional Skills:

• Strong experience in planning and execution processes: PFEP (Plan for Every Part) MPS MRP Inventory Optimization Shortage Management Demand/Supply balancing SIOP.
• Proficiency with multiple ERP systems (experience with at least 3 distinct ERPs e.g. SAP Oracle JD Edwards MAPICS/BPCS) and advanced supply chain tools and dashboards.
• Proficiency creating reports/queries out of ERP databases familiar with their tables and fields.
• Strong data/analytics skills (Excel Power BI SQL or similar).
• Ability to implement standardized processes across OpCos/sites.
• Knowledge in Lean & Six Sigma methodology.

Key Interfaces:

• Supply Chain Engineering Manager Priority setting guidance and reporting.
• Site Supply Chain Managers Planners Buyers Daily CI execution support.
• COE Technical Support & IT/Data Teams Tool integration automation and troubleshooting.
• OpCo Supply Chain Leaders Updates on initiatives and improvement activities.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Monthly Avoidance Opportunities on sites using POH.
• Shortages by site (via Synchronizer).
• Inventory Turns (Net Inventory Raw Material).
• Raw Material and WIP Inventory reduction vs. AOP goals.
• % and $ of Safety Stock under/over PFEP suggested levels.
• On-time completion of Kaizen events and follow-ups.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No Supervisor responsibilities

Minimum required qualifications:

Education & Certifications:

Bachelors degree in supply chain Industrial Engineering Operations or related field (Engineering degree preferred).

Professional certifications (APICS/ASCM CPIM CSCP or similar) strongly preferred.

Lean/Six Sigma or continuous improvement certifications is a plus.

Experience:

58 years in Supply Chain with at least 13 years in a leadership role (managing planners buyers and/or supply chain engineers).

Proven success in multi-site multi-business environments (preferably global across different OpCos/divisions).

Experience in manufacturing under MTO ATO ETO and MTS environments.

Demonstrated impact on:

On-Time Delivery (OTD) improvement.

Past Due reduction.

Inventory reduction while maintaining service levels.

Inventory Turns improvement.

The ideal candidate possesses the following experience skills and abilities:

MRP planning Supply chain concepts manufacturing experience and operations knowledge.

*Note: This Job Description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by the Supervisor. All requirements are subject to change and updates.

We consider several job-related non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position including but not limited to the positions responsibilities a candidates work experience a candidates education/training the positions location and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

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