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COMPANY OVERVIEW: Dover’s Vehicle Service Group (VSG) is the global leader in vehicle service equipment. It is one of the founding companies of Dover Corporation, an eight billion dollar diversified global manufacturer. VSG consists of fifteen leading vehicle lifting (Rotary, Forward, Blitz, Ravaglioli etc.), collision repair (Chief), wheel services, diagnostics (Butler, Rotary, Chief and Ravaglioli) and tier-one automotive brands (Warn Automotive) with operations worldwide, including regional business operation centers and large manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Europe and Asia.
SUMMARY: Responsible for establishing and executing on VSG Americas supply chain strategy including supply/demand planning, Inventory planning, forecasting, sourcing, fulfillment and logistics.
COMPANY OVERVIEW: Dover’s Vehicle Service Group is the global leader in designing and manufacturing vehicle service, collision, and automotive OEM equipment. It is one of the founding companies of Dover Corporation, an eight billion dollar diversified global manufacturer. VSG consists of several leading vehicle equipment service brands (Rotary, Forward, Ravaglioli etc.), collision repair (Chief), wheel services, diagnostics (Rotary, Chief and Ravaglioli) and tier-one automotive brands (WARN Automotive) with operations worldwide, including regional business operation centers and large manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Europe, and Asia.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Refine and implement SIOP process.
- Design, develop, and implement integrated supply chain and logistics solutions that optimize quality, efficiency on-time delivery, and cost.
- Develop and implement inventory management systems and logistics strategies ensuring on-time deliveries meeting customer requirements, optimum inventory levels, and lower carrying costs and transportation charges.
- Monitor and report on emerging industry trends; current issues and share insights with leadership.
- Develop supplier partnership processes that build relationships with our supplier partners through mutual accountability delivering customer value.
- Lead the development of annual budgets across all areas of supply chain and logistics, while holding self and team accountable for delivering year on year improvements.
- Lead and develop the Americas Supply Chain team including coaching and development.
- Ensure supply chain processes meet international legal requirements and standards.
OVERALL QUALIFICATIONS – Skills and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree preferred
- Preferred experience in multi-national, industrial automotive or adjacent companies
- Experience managing global supply chain
- Operations background
- Minimum 10 years managing and leading people
- Self-motivated work ethic with a strong sense of urgency
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent Leadership skills, specifically leading & driving change
- Ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization
- Strong business acumen and strategic thinker
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
KEY DOVER COMPETENCIES:
- Builds and Manages Collaborative Relationships: Establishes and nurtures numerous relationships within VSG and Dover. Takes action to partner with the communities in which we operate and to be an appropriate corporate citizen.
- Change Leadership: Aligns an organization and its people to drive for improvement and adopt new, challenging directions. Energizes a whole organization to want to change in the same direction. Influences others in a mature and empowering manner.
- Motivates and Inspires: Creates an environment that stimulates others to follow. Builds teams that fully use individuals’ capabilities, creating results beyond just the sum of the parts.
- Self-Awareness and Personal Development: Role models a personal leadership style that includes self-awareness; accepts feedback, understands and maximizes strengths while working to overcome weaknesses.
This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.
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. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.
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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