Materials Inventory & Planning Team Lead

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 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

To lead and coordinate the work of material handlers and clerks, ensuring timely delivery, proper storage, and accurate tracking of materials. The Material Team Lead serves as the frontline supervisor for the materials team, promoting safety, productivity, and continuous improvement in material flow and inventory accuracy.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Inventory

Annual Physical Inventory (API)

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

Cycle Counting

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.

Inventory KPI’s

Monitor Inventory KPI’s such as inventory value and DOH to ensure proper coverage to orders without exceeding inventory targets Planning

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.

Inbound Receipt Reconciliation

Oversee the receipt variances and reconciliations allowing for timely payment of invoices

Develop system to ensure what is being received physically matches invoice

Education and Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of applicable experience

7+ years of experience

Skills

Lead, coach, and mentor a team of manufacturing personnel to ensure efficient production operations.

Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production quality and reduce costs.

Perform root cause analysis and resolve problems.

Handle conflict resolution and perform problem-solving as necessary.

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.

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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