Materials Planner

Dana Canada Corp.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana in Fort Wayne is seeking an Inventory Planner to optimize manufacturing and distribution supply chains. You will track usage, manage materials, and collaborate with procurement, production, and logistics to ensure on-time delivery.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree or 4+ years of applicable experience, and hands-on MRP experience with SAP or Oracle. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of applicable experience is required.
• MRP experience required; SAP experience preferred.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint).
• Ability to interpret production schedules, forecasts, and inventory data.
• Experience in material planning, inventory tracking, and procurement coordination.

Responsibilities

• Maintain optimal inventory by tracking usage, identifying shortages or excesses, and initiating replenishment orders.
• Input and manage material planning data in SAP or Oracle to ensure accurate tracking and reporting.
• Use plant systems to maintain supplier and material information.
• Monitor pickups and deliveries of material through RXO.
• Monitor and manage inventory levels.
• Act as liaison between plant personnel and supplier to ensure on-time delivery and address any delivery issues.
• Execute expedites as required to support customer requirements.
• Support change management projects including engineering changes and new launches.
• Resolve receipt discrepancies through internal invoice portal and validate with cycle counts.
• Perform all job responsibilities in a legal, ethical manner consistent with policies.

Skills

Production scheduling

Material planning

Inventory control

MRP (SAP)

MS Office

Interpersonal skills

Supplier coordination

Communication

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of applicable experience

0+ years of experience

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

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

• Maintain optimal inventory by tracking usage, identifying shortages or excesses, and initiating replenishment orders.
• Input and manage material planning data in systems like SAP or Oracle to ensure accurate tracking and reporting.
• Use plant systems to maintain supplier and material information.
• Monitor pickups and deliveries of material through RXO.
• Monitor and manage inventory levels
• Act as liaison between plant personnel and supplier to ensure on time delivery and address any delivery issues.
• Execute expedites as required to support customer requirements.
• Support change management projects including engineering changes, resourcing, and new launches.
• Resolve receipt discrepancies through internal invoice portal and validate with cycle counts.
• Perform all job responsibilities, duties and projects assigned, in a legal ethical manner consistent with current policies, procedures and industry standards.
• Participate in inventory and cycle count activities as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by Manager.

Education and Qualifications

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

Skills

• Ability to interpret production schedules, demand forecasts, and inventory data.
• Plan material requirements accurately and efficiently.
• 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.
• MRP Experience is required – experience with SAP preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of planning activities.
• Must be able to work effectively with others.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt.
• Must have effective communication and analytical skills.
• A minimum of two years’ experience in production/inventory control in manufacturing environment is preferred.

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.

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.