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Dover

Global industrial equipment and solutions provider

Head of Purchasing & Planning - Machinery and Plant Engineering

Production Planning & Scheduling +1Updated on Nov 12
Full-timeGroßostheim, GermanyNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Professional experience in purchasing, production planning, materials management, production scheduling, or work preparation.
  • Leadership experience and the ability to develop teams consistently and collaboratively.
  • Understanding of material flows, operational processes, and their optimization.
  • An analytical, structured, and solution-oriented working approach.
  • Assertiveness, strong communication skills, and a hands-on mentality.
  • Good German and English language skills.

Responsibilities

  • Provide functional and disciplinary leadership and develop the purchasing and planning team.
  • Optimize and standardize purchasing, planning, and material planning processes.
  • Ensure material availability while optimizing inventory, delivery dates, and costs.
  • Establish clear structures, responsibilities, and efficient workflows.
  • Develop procurement strategies and supplier management.
  • Work closely with production, logistics, and other departments.
  • Contribute to international supply chain projects.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of Lean Management or Continuous Improvement.

About the Company

Dover

Global industrial equipment and solutions provider

Dover is a global diversified manufacturer with five segments: Engineered Products, Fueling Solutions, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions, and Refrigeration & Food Equipment. It generates revenue by selling equipment, components, and consumables, and also offers aftermarket parts, software, digital solutions, and support services that customers integrate into their operations. The company differentiates itself through its combination of global scale and entrepreneurial agility, pursuing growth by acquiring and integrating complementary businesses across multiple industrial sectors. Dover’s goal is to lead its markets by delivering reliable, high-quality industrial solutions at scale, backed by aftermarket parts, software, and services, and expanded through acquisitions and a worldwide footprint.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Downers Grove, IL
Founded
1955

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