Materials Planner: Aligning Supply, Production & Inventory

Dana Incorporated; Danville (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana Incorporated is seeking a Material Planner to plan, schedule, and coordinate the flow of materials for manufacturing operations. The role balances inventory with production needs and minimizes waste, delays, and costs, serving as a key link between procurement, production, and supply chain teams.

The ideal candidate will interpret production schedules, demand forecasts, and inventory data, and use ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle to manage material planning, inventory tracking, and

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 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

Material planning

ERP systems (SAP/Oracle)

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree

4+ years of applicable experience

3+ years of experience

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Dana Incorporated is seeking a Material Planner to plan, schedule, and coordinate the flow of materials for manufacturing operations. The role balances inventory with production needs and minimizes waste, delays, and costs, serving as a key link between procurement, production, and supply chain teams.

The ideal candidate will interpret production schedules, demand forecasts, and inventory data, and use ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle to manage material planning, inventory tracking, and