Material Planner

Dana Incorporated; Crossville (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana Incorporated is seeking a Material Planner to coordinate material flow for manufacturing operations in the United States. The role links procurement, production, and supply chain teams to ensure material availability and cost-efficient usage.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, plus 3+ years in related roles. Proficiency with SAP or Oracle and strong cross-functional collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of applicable experience.
• 3+ years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze production schedules and forecasts to determine material needs and ensure timely availability.
• Maintain optimal inventory by tracking usage, identifying shortages or excesses, and initiating replenishment orders.
• Work closely with purchasing teams and vendors to ensure on-time delivery of materials and resolve supply issues.
• Input and manage material planning data in systems like SAP or Oracle to ensure accurate tracking and reporting.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, logistics, and warehouse teams to align material flow with production goals and minimize downtime.

Skills

Production scheduling interpretation

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle)

Interpersonal collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

4+ years of applicable experience

3+ years experience

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Job Purpose

To plan, schedule, and coordinate the flow of materials required for manufacturing operations, balancing inventory levels with production needs while minimizing waste, delays, and costs. The Material Planner acts as a key link between procurement, production, and supply chain teams to ensure efficient material availability and usage.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyze production schedules and forecasts to determine material needs and ensure timely availability.
• Maintain optimal inventory by tracking usage, identifying shortages or excesses, and initiating replenishment orders.
• Work closely with purchasing teams and vendors to ensure on-time delivery of materials and resolve supply issues.
• Input and manage material planning data in systems like SAP or Oracle to ensure accurate tracking and reporting.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, logistics, and warehouse teams to align material flow with production goals and minimize downtime.

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of applicable experience
• 3+ years of experience

Skills

• Ability to interpret production schedules, demand forecasts, and inventory data to plan material requirements accurately and efficiently.
• Skilled in using enterprise resource planning systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) to manage material planning, inventory tracking, and procurement coordination.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with suppliers, procurement, production, and logistics teams, ensuring alignment and timely issue resolution.