Materials Inventory & Planning Team Lead

Dana Corporation•Fort Wayne, IN

30d

About The Position

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 The Materials Inventory and Planning Team Lead is responsible for managing material flow, inventory accuracy, and production planning to ensure timely availability of components for manufacturing operations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business.
MRP Experience is required - experience with SAP, Ariba, eMaint, AS/400 (Epicor) is preferred.
Demand Planning methodologies
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint).
Knowledge of procurement activities.
Must be able to work effectively with others.
Ability to learn quickly and adapt.
Must have effective communication and analytical skills.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of two years' experience in production/inventory control in manufacturing environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Leads the effort in planning, organizing, and facilitating the API
Ensures the inventory accuracy meets the variance targets
Ensures that the API is completed when expected and during allotted timeframe
Manages 3 hourly cycle counters and the cycle counting process
Reviews ABC's and ensure counts are done timely and accurately
Investigates and makes inventory adjustments as needed within the authority level of the role.
Ensure that the accuracy of the system through the supervision of the cycle counters and monitoring of the inventory levels.
Monitor Inventory KPI's such as inventory value and DOH to ensure proper coverage to orders without exceeding inventory targets
Manages the 3 salary planners for the Fort Wayne plant ensuring the proper flow of material into the plant to support production while still maintaining inventory targets
Be the Liaison between the plant and the supplier
Build standard operating instructions and procedures for planning activities, KPI's, and reports.
Analyze all incoming international and domestic material shipments and communicate root causes for delays.
Analyze and adjust material requirements to firm orders with suppliers
Trains planners on proper planning methods and tools taking advantage of best practices throughout Dana.
Oversee the receipt variances and reconciliations allowing for timely payment of invoices
Develop system to ensure what is being received physically matches invoice