Planner Material

Dana Corp; Danville (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana Corp in Danville, KY is seeking a Material Planner to plan, schedule, and coordinate the flow of materials for manufacturing operations. You will balance inventory with production needs while minimizing waste, delays, and costs.

You will act as the link between procurement, production, and supply chain teams, ensuring material availability and efficient usage. Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP or Oracle) and strong collaboration with suppliers is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4+ years of applicable experience.
• 3+ years of experience in materials planning or supply chain.
• Experience interpreting schedules, forecasts and inventory data.

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

Interpret production schedules andFORE

ERP systems (SAP/Oracle)

Interpersonal collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

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.