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 PurposeJob Function:
Reports to the Materials Superintendent and collaborates closely with the Operations, Receiving, Customer Service, and Material planning personnel.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
• Know and comply with the Safety Regulations of the Company, to prevent accidents, avoid acts and unsafe conditions
• Manage inventory cycle counts and inventory quantity/accuracy
• Maintain relevant inventory information in Oracle
• Resolve inventory variances (Negatives/Absolutes) within the warehouse
• Assist various parts of the organization in locating materials
• Complete root cause analysis and investigation into large variances
• Review and Audit sub inventory locations
• Prepare for audits and walk auditors through the cycle counting process
• Maintain cycle count data to reflect completed/non-completed counts
• Accomplish KPI’S target and create action plans for the ones that are not in target.
• Promote effective Health, Safety, and Environmental programs and practices, ensuring that high standards of site safety are established and met
• Establish and implement standard cycle counting practices by implementing and executing the Dana Operating System, DOS.
• Improve and develop organizational capabilities through effective performance management and planning/utilization of human and capital resources.
• Create and update reports to track cycle counting targets and opportunities.
• Support communication flow between different departments giving the tools they need from the cycle counting team.
• Ensure that the systems are being used correctly for proper inventory management. (Oracle EBS)
• Cycle counting personnel development and succession.
• Maintains effective communication with all departments.
• 3+ years related work experience in a role of supervisor Inventory, or Materials Management
• Thorough knowledge of MRP, inventory control and internal controls.
• Ability to represent the company effectively in dealing with suppliers and logistic companies.
• Demonstrated experience with widely accepted MRP systems and applications software. (Oracle EBS preferred)
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of changing situations under stress.
• Working knowledge of various supply chain strategies including, JIT, Kanban with a thorough understanding of production and inventory control principles.
• Ability to create, track and meet schedules at a multi-task level along with project management skills.
• Proven analytical/technical aptitude.
• Ability to take initiative, to maintain confidentiality, to meet deadlines.
• Experience with Automotive JIT systems, FIFO, and pull systems.
• Work overtime (including weekend) and travel as required
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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