Supply Chain Transportation Specialist - Houston, TX, United States - BuildSubmarines

Description

Bearings Plus (BPI) sets the standard for the engineering, manufacture and repair of fluid film bearings and sealing solutions, servicing the fast turnaround needs of the petrochemical plants along the Gulf Coast, Bearings Plus has its roots deep in the rotating machinery industry and has established itself as a leader in the design, manufacture, and servicing of fluid film bearings and seals.

The BPI Buyer will be responsible for assuring the continuous supply of materials, components and consumable items to support customer service and product supply goals, minimizing the total landed cost and optimizing cash flow.

A minimum of 3 years of experience working directly in purchasing or materials management & scheduling, within either an aftermarket services or high-mix, low volume manufacturing business.

Experience of working within mechanical, oil & gas of power and process industry sectors would be beneficial.
Knowledge of supplier performance management practices and supplier scorecard.
Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft office suite software (e.g. Word, Excel, Access, MS project, etc.).

Ideally your experience will be supported by related professional qualification's such as a Degree in Supply Chain Management or CPP, CPIM, CSCP certification.

Lean Manufacturing and Six-Sigma Green Belt certifications would be desirable.

Generating and adjusting purchase orders and/or shop work orders to support production schedules.
Recommend improvement opportunities and alternative courses of action to purchasing leaders.

Support purchasing management in activities such as price benchmarking, vendor management, process analysis, market and industry research, and model building.

Conduct contract negotiations. Managing legal and compliance documentation.
Expedite materials as required and provide accurate material status information to other departments and site management.
Measure and manage supplier performance to support supply chain continuous improvement efforts. Interface with Suppliers, Quality, Strategic Sourcing, and Engineering to quickly resolve quality, delivery or cost issues.

Drive increased inventory turns, reduced cycle times, and improve Customer OTD by developing, implementing and managing pull-based material replenishment processes, including, but not limited to Kanban cards, vendor managed inventory and supplier consignments.

Consistent with DOVER's Operational Excellence focus, participates in Value Stream Mapping and Kaizen events that will eliminate waste and result in significant benefits (Growth, Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost) throughout the Supply Chain.

Engender a spirit of cooperation throughout the supply chain to insure responsiveness to the customer.

DPC holds market leading positions globally and delivers performance-critical solutions across the oil & gas, power generation, marine, industrial, chemical and general processing markets.

We design and manufacture mission-critical equipment components to deliver more affordable, cleaner energy solutions and enable manufacturers to operate more efficiently.

WE DELIVER CUSTOMER SUCCESS

Dover Precision Components delivers products and services that enhance performance, improve safety, reduce carbon emissions, and accelerate clean energy adoption, through collaborative customer relationships, expert engineering, and an innovative culture.

Our strong Company portfolio is comprised of long products and services offered under Cook Compression, Cook Mechanical Field Services, Waukesha Bearings, Waukesha Magnetic Bearings, Inpro/Seal, Bearings Plus, and FW Murphy Production Controls.

BUILDING POTENTIAL, SUSTAINING PERFORMANCE, BOOSTING FUTURES

We are diligent in recognizing our employees' needs and providing an enriching experience through professional developmental opportunities.

Delivering innovative equipment and components, specialty systems, consumable supplies, software and digital solutions, and support services, our team of 25,000 employees are dedicated to redefining what is possible to better serve our customers.

Dover Corporation is headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois.

*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.

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position's responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, a candidate's education/training, the position's location, and the key skills needed for the position.

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.

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Supply Chain, Supply Chain Manager, Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma, Strategic Sourcing, Operations, Management