Material Planner: Optimize Inventory & Production Flow

Dana Corp; Humboldt (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana Corp is seeking a Material Planner in Tennessee to manage material flow for manufacturing, balancing inventory with production needs and minimizing waste and costs.

You will coordinate with procurement, production, and logistics teams, leveraging SAP or Oracle to ensure accurate data and on-time material availability. This role emphasizes collaboration across functions to support efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4+ years of applicable experience.
• 3+ years of experience in material planning or supply chain.
• Experience with SAP or Oracle ERP systems.

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

Demand forecasting

Inventory planning

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4+ years of applicable experience

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Dana Corp is seeking a Material Planner in Tennessee to manage material flow for manufacturing, balancing inventory with production needs and minimizing waste and costs.

You will coordinate with procurement, production, and logistics teams, leveraging SAP or Oracle to ensure accurate data and on-time material availability. This role emphasizes collaboration across functions to support efficient operations.