Strategic Materials Scheduler - Automotive Supply Chain

Dana Canada Corp.; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana Canada Corp. is seeking a focused Supply Chain Planner to coordinate purchase schedules and production plans for prototype orders. You will liaise with suppliers, monitor on-time delivery and program changes, and manage inbound materials to meet KPI targets.

The role requires strong IT skills, experience with SAP, and the ability to communicate across all levels within the organization and with suppliers. Occasional after-hours work may be required to secure critical parts.

Qualifications

• Previous, relevant supply chain experience ideally in a Tier 1 automotive environment.
• Ability to work under pressure within a team environment.
• Comprehensive IT skills including spreadsheets, E‑mail and SAP.
• Ability to communicate to all levels in both this and supplier organizations.
• Experience of managing supply situations and overseeing supplier improvement action plans.
• Occasional requirements to work outside of core hours to secure parts for production lines.

Responsibilities

• Control issue of purchase schedules and production plans aligned with manufacturing plans on prototype orders.
• Communicate critical supplier information including on-time delivery performance, shutdown dates and program changes.
• Control inbound materials from suppliers using ASNs, usage data and stock levels.
• Maintain stock levels within KPI targets to avoid shortages and excess inventory.
• Support Production Planners, Operations Management and internal customers by ensuring material availability and organizing freight as required.
• Work to continuously improve scheduling, production planning and supplier delivery processes.
• Manage supplier relationships and key performance indicators.
• Ensure balanced stock depletion when programs end and maintain supply to completion.
• Collaborate to maximize productivity, efficiency and cost reductions.
• Own assigned tasks and responsibilities end-to-end.

Skills

Supply chain planning

SAP

Excel/IT skills

Team communication

Job description

Dana Canada Corp. is seeking a focused Supply Chain Planner to coordinate purchase schedules and production plans for prototype orders. You will liaise with suppliers, monitor on-time delivery and program changes, and manage inbound materials to meet KPI targets.

The role requires strong IT skills, experience with SAP, and the ability to communicate across all levels within the organization and with suppliers. Occasional after-hours work may be required to secure critical parts.