Strategic Materials Planner: Optimize Inventory & Delivery

Dana Incorporated

Crossville (TN)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Dana Incorporated in Crossville, TN seeks a Material Planner to plan, schedule, and coordinate the flow of materials for manufacturing, balancing inventory 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.

The role requires collaboration across purchasing, production, and logistics, with experience in SAP or Oracle preferred to ensure

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or 4+ years of applicable experience.
3+ years of experience in material planning or related field.
Experience interpreting production schedules and forecasts.

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.