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 What's 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: South Chesterfield, 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?