Materials Inventory & Planning Team Lead

Dana Incorporated • $80K — $95K *

Fort Wayne, IN 46808In-Person

Manufacturing & Automotive

5 - 7 years of experience

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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or 4+ years of applicable experience
7+ years of experience in inventory management or related field
Proficient in MRP systems; SAP, Ariba, eMaint, AS/400 (Epicor) preferred
Strong leadership skills with experience in coaching and mentoring teams
Effective communication and analytical skills
Knowledge of demand planning methodologies
Minimum two years' experience in production/inventory control in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate the work of material handlers and clerks
Plan and facilitate the Annual Physical Inventory (API)
Manage cycle counting processes and ensure inventory accuracy
Monitor inventory KPIs to maintain order coverage without exceeding targets
Liaise between the plant and suppliers for material flow
Develop standard operating procedures for planning activities
Oversee receipt variances and ensure timely invoice reconciliation.

Benefits

Opportunities for continuous improvement initiatives
Professional development and training programs
Collaborative work environment
Potential for career advancement within the company
Focus on safety and productivity in the workplace.

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Full Job Description

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.

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About Dana Incorporated

Dana Incorporated is a global supplier of drivetrain and e-propulsion systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and off-highway equipment. The company's products include axles, driveshafts, transmissions, and electrodynamic technologies. Dana Incorporated serves customers in the automotive, commercial vehicle, and off-highway markets. The company operates through four segments: Light Vehicle Driveline Technologies, Commercial Vehicle Driveline Technologies, Off-Highway Drive and Motion Technologies, and Power Technologies. Dana Incorporated was founded in 1904 and is headquartered in Maumee, Ohio.

Learn more about Dana Incorporated

Size

38,000 employees

Market Cap

$3.7 billion

Industry

Manufacturing & Automotive

Net Income

-$31 million

5 Year Trend

+3.2%

Revenue

$7.1 billion

* Ladders Estimates

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