CAN_Materials Planner

Mount Forest, ON, CA, N0G 2L1

Requisition:  62136

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 Description:

  • Responsible for all materials availability to support the manufacturing process 

  • Responsible for the release scheduling of inbound raw materials and components, ensuring adequate stock levels for production requirements 

  • Responsible for the development and implementation of a Kanban system for materials 

  • Support for scheduling of production work orders  

  • Understand, and develop the release and scheduling of raw materials utilizing the SAP system 

  • Formulate a forward plan of requirements based on historical information and future customer forecasts 

  • Co-ordinate cycle counts of raw materials, and update SAP accordingly 

  • Implement ABC categories for all inventory to closely control high volume items 

  • Identify, develop, and document inventory release strategy for critical components 

  • Drive the daily diagnostics of inventory, and root causes of errors 

  • Implement an effective strategy for the most cost-effective flow of material to and from outside service providers 

  • Develop a close working relationship with outside service providers and suppliers 

  • Maintain and analyze outside service providers’ performance based on pre-determined goals 

  • Develop a Kanban system for all purchased parts, to ensure FIFO and reorder points 

Job Purpose

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Job Duties and Responsibilities

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