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Material Planner at Dana Limited

Posted in Management 30+ days ago.

Type: Full-Time
Location: Henderson, Kentucky





Job Description:

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.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES


  • Analyze material requirements and initiate necessary releases for material required to support the plant production plan.

  • Communicate and collaborate as needed via phone and the web-based replenishment portal with suppliers to ensure timely shipping of all materials needed to insure timely arrival of material as scheduled.

  • Analyze and escalate any significant vendor delivery issues to manager and purchasing so the plant production plan is not interrupted.

  • Use internal reports to support changes to parameters in the replenishment system, making sure the system creates orders on time and in the correct amount to cover the plant production plan through the next planned delivery.

  • Use internal reports to identify shortages and provide feedback and ETA in the daily materials shortage meeting held with the Master Scheduler and the Customer Contact Group.

  • Work with the Plant Logistics Provider on the scheduling of regularly planned loads in order to minimize out of process expedited freight.

  • Create and submit debit memos for vendor caused expense outside the normal plan.

  • Monitor Inventory and visit the plant warehouse and/or production floor regularly to ensure no stock outs.

  • Be prepared to assist the rest of the Materials Team in activities to “cover” absences when needed.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS


  • Bachelor’s Degree and 3-5 years’ experience in automotive or automotive supplier industry.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES


  • Strong understanding of ERP systems (Oracle, SAP)

  • Knowledge of EDI ordering standards

  • Strong communication skills, both oral and written, at all levels

  • Commitment to the highest standards of ethical behavior in self and others; commitment to inclusion and diversity

  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required (less than 5% of travel)

  • Accomplished business leader with the ability to work successfully in a matrix environment

  • Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills

  • Effective listener and communicator

  • Proficient technical skills Microsoft Office; PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Microsoft Teams

  • Excellent analytical skills

  • Demonstrated ability to be proactive and think forward

  • Able to effectively interface with other disciplines in the organization to achieve result, must have a cross- functional mentality.

  • Demonstrated ability to drive results

  • Proven excellent customer relationship management skills

  • Strong time management skills

  • Must be always available, to meet customer requirements and provide world class customer service.

  • Must be comfortable in an industrial manufacturing setting.

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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