Strategic Materials & Inventory Manager

Dana Incorporated; Gordonsville (TN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana Incorporated is seeking a Materials Manager in Gordonsville, TN to oversee procurement, storage, and distribution for manufacturing operations. The role drives supplier relationships, inventory optimization, and alignment with production demands to support efficiency and cost control.

Responsibilities include manufacturing scheduling, cycle counts, Lean initiatives, and cross-functional coordination to meet production goals and customer service targets.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee the execution of manufacturing schedules.
• Lead production planning and scheduling; develop best practice material replenishment systems to ensure material availability to achieve production plan while meeting inventory reduction targets.
• Implement and manage cycle count systems to ensure accuracy of inventory transactions throughout the entire inventory value stream.
• Utilizes Lean concepts to reduce and manage WIP and inventory and improve material flow.
• Develop strategic relationships with suppliers to ensure continuous supply at the best value; develop supplier performance and quality metrics, monitor supplier performance, and drive corrective actions as required.
• Manage daily order volume fluctuations to ensure customer Scorecard targets are achieved; work closely with preferred logistics partners to determine best cost material transportation.
• Ensures controls, inventory levels and flow of materials are consistent with forecasts for manufacturing and customer service requirements.
• Assists in formulation of business plan including capital improvements and projection of plant production capabilities.
• Lead all environmental material initiatives and material safety related items.
• Coordinates with production operations, engineering, maintenance and other departments in the accomplishment of production goals.
• Prepares reports and analysis of various cost control, production, labor, quality, facility usage and other reports.
• Ensures prompt and economical receipt of materials, supplies and parts. Ensures that plant standards and requirements are met.
• Champion Materials team DOS activities to establish a continuous improvement culture.
• Will be required to work across multiple shifts and/or weekends as determined by plant manager or designate.
• Plans, organizes, integrates and measures the work performed within the department.
• Ensure appropriate leadership and development of his/her team: define clear objectives, allocate resources, monitor activities, allocate fair rewards, provide developmental opportunities etc.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

SAP experience

Inventory management

ERP/MRP systems

Financial acumen

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of applicable experience

10+ years of experience

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Dana Incorporated is seeking a Materials Manager in Gordonsville, TN to oversee procurement, storage, and distribution for manufacturing operations. The role drives supplier relationships, inventory optimization, and alignment with production demands to support efficiency and cost control.

Responsibilities include manufacturing scheduling, cycle counts, Lean initiatives, and cross-functional coordination to meet production goals and customer service targets.