Logistics Senior Analyst-Inter Plant Trailer and Material Transfer

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 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 & 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: Logistics Senior Analyst - Inter-Plant Trailer and Material Transfer

Location: Richmond, VA       

 

What we are looking for:

 

The Logistics Senior Analyst – Inter-Plant Trailer and Material Transfer directs the strategic coordination and optimization of material movement between Hillphoenix facilities. This role is responsible for the independent oversight of inter-plant trailer logistics, utilizing data-driven analytics to evaluate operational efficiency and maintain the integrity of the supply chain. The Senior Analyst exercises autonomous decision-making to resolve complex inventory variances and manage critical vendor performance, ensuring seamless material flow in support of high-level production objectives.

 

 

What you will be responsible for in this role:

 

• Strategic Planning & Coordination: Design and authorize daily inter-plant shipment schedules to meet fluctuating production requirements. Independently evaluate distribution center movements to mitigate potential delivery risks.
• Operational Oversight: Determine the necessity and priority of trailer movement requests; authorize and validate documentation to ensure regulatory and operational compliance.
• Inventory Governance: Manage and reconcile complex inventory discrepancies. Conduct independent investigations into variances and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Serve as the primary decision-maker and liaison between Materials, Production, and Quality teams to resolve critical material handoff issues.
• Vendor Management: Serve as the primary point of accountability and escalation for contracted trailer dispatch teams. Evaluate carrier performance and negotiate service alignments to maintain operational continuity.
• Analytics & Reporting: Analyze key operational metrics to formulate daily and weekly performance reports. Provide expert recommendations to management for process improvements and waste reduction.
• Compliance & Safety Management: Establish and enforce operational standards for packaging and transport, ensuring all activities align with corporate safety and quality benchmarks.

 

What are the basic qualifications?

 

• Bachelor’s degree required (or equivalent professional experience).
• 5-8 years of experience in supply chain or logistics, demonstrating a track record of independent project management and operational analysis.

 

What are the preferred qualifications?

 

• Advanced Analytical Skills: Proficiency in interpre