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Materials Planner & Scheduler

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 two primary markets – passenger vehicle and commercial truck – 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
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.
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.
Schedule parts through assigned department to ensure fulfillment and delivery to the customer on time while maintaining target efficiency
Develop, monitor, and update daily delivery schedule for customers
Work with other schedules to ensure priorities are aligned
Execute expedites as required to support customer requirements.
Perform other related duties and special projects assigned by Inventory and Material Planning team lead
Perform all job responsibilities, duties and projects assigned, in a legal ethical manner consistent with current policies, procedures and industry standards.

Education and Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree is required or 7 years of equivalent applicable experience.
MRP Experience is required, experience with SAP preferred.
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint).
Knowledge of planning and scheduling 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 three years’ experience in production/inventory control in manufacturing environment is preferred.
Work a flexible schedule as needed.

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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