Materials Scheduler & Planner

Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal‑management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative‑energy powertrains. Serving two primary markets – passenger vehicle and commercial truck – Dana provides the world's original‑equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.

Create, manage, and optimize production schedules to support on‑time customer delivery while maximizing manufacturing efficiency and inventory performance in an automotive manufacturing, union‑represented environment. The Production Scheduler serves as a key liaison between operations, logistics, and customers to align priorities, resolve delivery issues, and drive reduction of past‑due orders in a fast‑paced, high‑volume production setting.

• Plan supplier deliveries using SAP.
• Use plant systems to maintain supplier and material information.
• Monitor pickups and deliveries of material.
• Monitor and manage inventory levels to meet business objectives.
• Act as liaison between plant personnel and supplier to ensure on‑time delivery and address any delivery issues.
• Support change management projects including engineering changes, resourcing, and new launches.
• Resolve receipt discrepancies through internal invoice portal and validate with cycle counts.
• Participate in inventory and cycle count activities as needed.
• Schedule parts through assigned department to ensure fulfillment and delivery to the customer on time while maintaining target efficiency.
• Develop, monitor, and update daily delivery schedule for customers.
• Work with other schedules to ensure priorities are aligned.
• Execute expedites as required to support customer requirements.
• Perform other related duties and special projects assigned by Inventory and Material Planning team lead.
• Perform all job responsibilities, duties, and projects assigned, in a legal ethical manner consistent with current policies, procedures and industry standards.

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3 years of experience is required.
• MRP Experience is required, experience with SAP preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of planning and scheduling activities.
• Must be able to work effectively with others.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt.
• Must have effective communication and analytical skills.
• A minimum of three years' experience in production/inventory control in manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Work a flexible schedule as needed.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.