Materials Planner

Dana Incorporated•Fort Wayne, IN

About The Position

Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. Serving two primary markets – passenger vehicle and commercial truck – Dana provides the world's original-equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.Job PurposeResponsible for coordinating the scheduling and purchasing functions to maximize machine utilization and efficiency and drive customer past dues to acceptable levels set by the plant. Maintain excellent customer relations, provide reports, analysis, and action plans of open orders and present effectively to a wide audience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
MRP Experience is required – experience with SAP preferred.
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint).
Knowledge of planning activities.
Must be able to work effectively with others.
Ability to learn quickly and adapt.
Must have effective communication and analytical skills.
A minimum of two years’ experience in production/inventory control in manufacturing environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan supplier deliveries using SAP.
Use plant systems to maintain supplier and material information.
Monitor pickups and deliveries of material through One Network.
Monitor and manage inventory levels to meet business objectives.
Act as liaison between plant personnel and supplier to ensure on time delivery and address any delivery issues.
Execute expedites as required to support customer requirements.
Support change management projects including engineering changes, resourcing, and new launches.
Resolve receipt discrepancies through internal invoice portal and validate with cycle counts.
Perform all job responsibilities, duties and projects assigned, in a legal ethical manner consistent with current policies, procedures and industry standards.
Participate in inventory and cycle count activities as needed.
Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned by Materials Manager.