Material Planner

Dana; Dry Ridge (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana is seeking a Materials Planner to optimize production material flow at its Kentucky facility. You will analyze production schedules, forecast needs, and ensure timely material availability to support manufacturing targets.

You will work with Purchasing and suppliers to secure on-time deliveries, input planning data in SAP or Oracle, and monitor inventory to minimize downtime and waste. This role emphasizes collaboration with manufacturing, logistics, and warehouse teams and requires strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of applicable experience.
• 3+ years of experience in material planning or related roles.
• Experience with SAP or Oracle ERP systems is preferred.

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 planning

Vendor coordination

Inventory management

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of applicable experience

3+ years of experience

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

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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 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.

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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Join our team of 28,000 problem solvers who are fostering a culture of innovation by leveraging the diverse perspectives of our global team. We believe in facing challenges head-on by finding opportunity and uncovering possibility, where roadblocks and barriers become targets instead of obstacles. We are One Dana with limitless opportunity.