Materials Planner

Dana Corp; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Material Planner to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. This role involves coordinating scheduling and purchasing functions, ensuring timely supplier deliveries, and managing inventory levels. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in MRP and SAP, coupled with excellent communication and teamwork skills. Join a dynamic team dedicated to driving performance in a manufacturing environment, where your contributions will have a direct impact on success and customer relations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred, MRP experience required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and SAP.

Responsibilities

• Plan supplier deliveries using SAP and monitor inventory levels.
• Act as liaison between plant personnel and suppliers.

Skills

MRP experience

SAP

Microsoft Office

Effective teamwork

Communication skills

Planning activities knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Material Planner

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 three primary markets - passenger vehicle, commercial truck, and off-highway 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

• 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.
• Participate in inventory and cycle count activities as needed.
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned by Materials Manager.

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• MRP experience required; experience with SAP preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of planning activities.
• Effective teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt.
• Minimum of two years' experience in production/inventory control in a manufacturing environment 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, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

Please note that as per Dana policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless engaged for a specific opening. Resumes submitted unsolicited are considered without any fee owed to the recruiter.