Dana Incorporated · 4 hours ago
Sr. Supply Chain Optimization Analyst
Maumee, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expDana Incorporated is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies. The Sr. Supply Chain Optimization Analyst leverages advanced analytics and data science methodologies to optimize material flow, improve forecast accuracy, and enhance global supply chain performance.
AutomotiveIndustrial EngineeringInnovation ManagementManufacturing
Responsibilities
Build and maintain AI‑driven forecasting, inventory optimization, and supply‑risk detection models
Apply data science techniques (regression, clustering, anomaly detection, statistical modeling) to identify process inefficiencies and cost‑saving opportunities
Develop predictive insights on demand variability, supplier performance, logistics constraints, and inventory exposure
Partner with IT and data engineering teams to enhance data pipelines, automate reporting, and integrate AI outputs into MP&L workflows
Support AI adoption across plants by training users, interpreting model recommendations, and validating accuracy of automated signals
Analyze inventory levels, safety stock models, lead times, and cycle stock to reduce working capital without compromising customer service
Identify excess, obsolete, and slow moving inventory drivers and propose data backed reduction strategies
Support cost reduction initiatives by analyzing transportation cost trends, supply routes, MOQ impacts, and supplier delivery patterns
Create scenario based models to evaluate the cost impact of forecast shifts, production changes, sourcing decisions, or logistics contingencies
Monitor working capital KPIs and provide actionable insights to MP&L and Finance
Conduct deep dive analysis into material flow, capacity constraints, and MRP exceptions using SAP data
Develop real time dashboards and exception reports to improve visibility and streamline decision making
Partner with planners, schedulers, MP&L managers, and operations leaders to translate insights into executable actions
Support new product launches, engineering changes, and supply readiness activities using data driven assessments
Participate in continuous improvement projects focusing on parameter optimization, scheduling accuracy, and inventory efficiency
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
5+ years of experience in supply chain, materials management, logistics, operations research, or analytics
PowerBi
Strong problem‑solving skills with focus on cost, working capital, and operational optimization
Experience with AI concepts, predictive modeling, or statistical analysis is highly desirable
SAP experience (MM/PP required; familiarity with MRP logic, BOM structures, and inventory transactions preferred)
Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and must be capable of professionally interacting with global manufacturing plants
Skilled in composing written correspondence and preparing presentations for senior management
Successfully interacts with a dispersed leadership team and others across functions and sites
Must be proactive, detail oriented and have excellent organization, planning and follow-through skills
Committed to tasks and skilled at identifying and solving a variety of problems of broad scope and complexity with little to no supervision
Must be able to work flexible hours
Travel required 20%
Ability to interact with all levels of the organization, from production associates to senior leaders
Function as a team player and be comfortable leading without direction
Ability to build credibility and trust
Influence leaders and change their paradigm
Must be proficient with the use of the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio) and other MRP and ERP software
Preferred
MBA or CPIM/CSCP preferred
Understanding of both the Automotive and Commercial Vehicle industry preferred
APICS, Six Sigma and/or Lean Certification a plus
Company
Dana Incorporated
In a world of constant motion, life is about balance. At Dana, our balanced approach considers the people, products, and planet that sustain us all.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$466.77M2023-05-10Post Ipo Debt· $466.77M
2008-02-01IPO
Leadership Team
Jim Kamsickas
President, CEO, and member of the board of directors
Mike Worland
Siesmiq Chief Technology Officer
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