Sr. Materials 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

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. This position is responsible to perform a range of direct purchasing activities supporting the plant in the procurement of direct commodities and goods to support for direct materials as needed.

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 3PL portal.
• Act as liaison between plant personnel and supplier to ensure on time delivery and address any delivery issues.
• Maintain and update accurate records of purchasing activities as required by current policies and procedures.
• 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 supervisor.


Education and Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• MRP Experience is required – experience with SAP, Ariba, eMaint, AS/400 (Epicor) is preferred.
• 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.
• 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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