Job Requisition ID: 59434 Department: Manuf. and 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 EnergizedByGrowth. 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 SolutionsDundee, 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