Dana
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Material Planner
- Location
- Crossville, TN, US
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
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.
From Dana's careers page (Company careers page), checked 29 Oct 2026.
How to apply
- Select Apply on dana.com. It opens Dana's own application form in a new tab, run on Company careers page.
- Fill in the form and upload your résumé there. Jobiwork never sees your application.
- Dana will reply to you directly. No real employer asks you for money to apply.
Posted 27 Oct 2026 · checked 29 Oct 2026 · Report this job