Material Planner

Dana Incorporated • Crossville, TN

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About The Position

The Material Planner plans, schedules, and coordinates the flow of materials required for manufacturing operations. The role balances inventory levels with production needs while minimizing waste, delays, and costs, and serves as a key link between procurement, production, and supply chain teams to ensure efficient material availability and usage.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or at least 4 years of applicable experience.
• At least 3 years of experience.
• Ability to interpret production schedules, demand forecasts, and inventory data to plan material requirements accurately and efficiently.
• Skilled in using enterprise resource planning systems such as SAP or Oracle for material planning, inventory tracking, and procurement coordination.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with suppliers, procurement, production, and logistics teams to ensure alignment and timely issue resolution.

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 with purchasing teams and vendors to ensure on-time delivery of materials and resolve supply issues.
• Input and manage material planning data in systems such as SAP or Oracle to support accurate tracking and reporting.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, logistics, and warehouse teams to align material flow with production goals and minimize downtime.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time