Material Planner

Dana Australia; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana Australia is seeking a Material Planner to oversee availability of components in line with production requirements and customer demand within a manufacturing environment. You will manage purchase orders, coordinate with suppliers, and monitor inventory in the ERP system to ensure smooth operations.

This role requires 5+ years of material planning experience and working knowledge of SAP, with strong analytical, communication and prioritisation skills to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Diploma in Supply Chain, Logistics or related field.
• Experience in material planning or inventory control within a manufacturing environment.
• Material planning experience for 5+ years.
• Working knowledge of SAP.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience working with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail and reporting accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Timely creation and management of purchase orders based on MRP output or as required to ensure supply continuity.
• Monitoring, follow up & updating of open purchase orders by liaising with suppliers to ensure on time delivery & resolving supply disruptions.
• Coordinate with suppliers on critical part deliveries, ensuring that recovery plans are provided to mitigate supply risks.
• Follow up and close out of any shipping discrepancies as notified by Warehouse.
• Liaise with Freight Providers regarding collection, shipping details and delivery of goods.
• Maintain accurate records for Item Data within ERP system.
• Monitor / Maintain inventory levels in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Work cross-functionally with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Material planning

Inventory control

SAP

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor or Diploma in Supply Chain, Logistics or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

The Company:

Dana Australia supplies power conveyance and energy management solutions for the Commercial Vehicle, Aftermarket, Electrification and Light Vehicle markets.

The Role

As a member of the Supply Chain team, the Material Planner is responsible for overseeing activities associated with ensuring availability of components in line with production requirements and customer demand for a nominated list of Suppliers.

Key responsibilities include:

• Timely creation and management of purchase orders based on Material Requirements Planning (MRP) output or as required to ensure supply continuity
• Monitoring, follow up & updating of open purchase orders by liaising with suppliers to ensure on time delivery & resolving supply disruptions
• Coordinate with suppliers on critical part deliveries, ensuring that recovery plans are provided to mitigate supply risks
• Follow up and close out of any shipping discrepancies as notified by Warehouse
• Liaise with Freight Providers regarding collection, shipping details and delivery of goods
• Maintain accurate records for Item Data within ERP system
• Monitor / Maintain inventory levels in accordance with policies and procedures
• Work cross-functionally with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure smooth operations

The successful candidate

The successful candidate will possess the following attributes:

• Bachelor or Diploma in Supply Chain, Logistics or related field
• Experience in material planning or inventory control within a manufacturing environment
• Material Planning experience for 5+ years
• Working knowledge of SAP
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines
• Experience working with internal stakeholders and suppliers
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• High attention to detail and reporting accuracy