Materials Planner

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization where innovation thrives! In this role, you'll leverage your MRP experience and SAP proficiency to optimize supplier deliveries and manage inventory effectively. Collaborate with a dynamic team of problem solvers dedicated to fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact in a global leader in driveline and thermal-management technologies. If you're ready to face challenges head-on and contribute to a culture of limitless opportunity, this is the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

MRP Experience

SAP

Microsoft Office

Effective Communication

Analytical Skills

Planning Activities

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

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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

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities/Deliverables:
• 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.

Education and Qualifications:
• 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.

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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Please note that as per Dana policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters were engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Dana will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.

Join our team of 40,000 problem solvers who are fostering a culture of innovation by leveraging the diverse perspectives of our global team. We believe in facing challenges head-on by finding opportunity and uncovering possibility, where roadblocks and barriers become targets instead of obstacles. We are One Dana with limitless opportunity.