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 three primary markets - passenger vehicle, commercial truck, and off-highway equipment - 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. **Position Summary**:
We’re looking for a **Material Planning Manager** in **Reggio Emilia** Location. **Main opportunities and challenges**:
We offer a proactive environment to ensure day by day a continuous improvement about every aspects of Plant. **Main responsibilities**: - Proactive approach to manage the team, define and ensure the development plan in every aspect.
- Working with suppliers to secure timely delivery of materials and resolving any issues related to supplier performance, such as quality problems.
- Coordinating with other departments and project managers the suppliers development projects (e.g. phase in/phase out, Logistic agreement, potential crisis distrupts freight traffic) and resolve roadblocks.
- Managing inventory levels to avoid shortages or overstocking.




- Analyzing demand forecasts to anticipate material needs and adjust inventory accordingly.
- Tracking and managing the movement of materials from suppliers to production.
- Participating in continuous improvement initiatives to optimize material flow and reduce costs. **Job Position Requirements**:
**Education**: University bachelor degree - Mechanical or management engineering **Hard skills & Soft Skills** Essential: - Bachelor’s degree in Management or relevant field.
- Team building
- Problem solving
- Fluent in Italian and English (Written and spoken on a daily base - B2)
- Knowledge of MS Office
- Knowledge of Supply Chain
- Strong organizational skills
- Outstanding problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Should demonstrate outstanding leadership qualities. Considered as a plus: - 3+ years of experience as a Material Planner higher position in a manufacturing company.
- SAP ERP ( module WM, MM, PP)
- APICS certificate 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. Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters

📌 Material Planning Manager (Reggio Emilia)
🏢 Dana
📍 Reggio Emilia