What are the responsibilities and job description for the Materials Planner position at Dana Incorporated?
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 equipment – 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 Purpose
Responsible 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.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Maintain optimal inventory by tracking usage, identifying shortages or excesses, and initiating replenishment orders.
- Input and manage material planning data in systems like SAP or Oracle to ensure accurate tracking and reporting.
- Use plant systems to maintain supplier and material information.
- Monitor pickups and deliveries of material through RXO.
- Monitor and manage inventory levels
- 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 as assigned by Manager.
Education and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or 4 years of applicable experience
- 0 years of experience
Skills
- Ability to interpret production schedules, demand forecasts, and inventory data.
- Plan material requirements accurately and efficiently.
- Manage material planning, inventory tracking, and procurement coordination.
- Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with suppliers, procurement, production, and logistics teams, ensuring alignment and timely issue resolution.
- 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.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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