Assistant Materials Manager

Adient plc; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Adient plc in Normal, IL seeks an Assistant Materials Manager to lead the plant's Master Schedulers and Material Analysts, with a focus on transportation and inventory management. The role acts as the CBR SME and coordinates training, audits, and data integrity across material controls.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain (or equivalent) and 3+ years in Materials Management with MRP knowledge, plus ERP experience (QAD, SAP) and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Supply Chain or equivalent
• Three (3+) years in Materials Management with knowledge of MRP or equivalent
• ERP systems (QAD & SAP) and Excel knowledge

Responsibilities

• Supervise the plant's Master Schedulers and Material Analysts
• Focus on transportation and inventory needs of the plant
• Develop and drive cost reduction initiatives in logistics and inventory
• Ensure data integrity through stock control systems
• Participate with new launches to manage materials and logistics requirements
• Establish data base parameters for MRP and related systems
• Back up Materials Manager as required

Skills

Customer communication

Supply chain coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain

Tools

QAD

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Asst Materials Manager is responsible for the supervision of the plants Master Schedulers and Material Analysts with an emphasis on the transportation and inventory needs of the plant. This position is the lead CBR SME for the plant and facilitates all the training and audit functions for the department.

Assistant Materials Manager

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure excellent contact with the customer to maintain positive working relationships and open communication levels
• Ensure all reporting and auditing requirements are meet by contributing to the certification and training of TS16949
• Ensure data integrity through adequate stock control systems
• Participate with new launch teams to ensure effective project management of materials and logistics requirements
• Support a cost-effective Logistics and Inventory strategy
• Develop and drive cost reduction initiatives to achieve cost saving targets
• Support and contribute to the develop strategy and methods of inventory control
• Proactively report on customer and supplier trends
• Work with suppliers to develop plans to ensure they achieve in full- and on-time delivery
• Be an advocate for environmental initiatives, including effective recycling, reduction/elimination of waste to landfill/environmental containments
• Ensure adequate induction and training of all employees and compliance to OHS&E systems
• Establish the data base parameters for Material Requirement Planning (MRP) and related production software systems
• Manage and monitor the activities of subordinates’ accuracy and integrity of all materials related to record keeping
• Minimize inventory levels on balance out parts and when appropriate, submit an obsolescence claim
• Drive ownership and accountability to all levels of the materials team
• Act as the back up Materials Manager as required

Reporting Relationship

Reports to the Materials Manager

Education/Experience Required

• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred in Supply Chain or equivalent additional experience
• Three (3+) years in Materials Management with knowledge of Material Requirement Planning (MRP) or equivalent - Automotive JIT is a plus
• Knowledgeable with ERP systems preferrable QAD & SAP Microsoft Application - Excel

PRIMARY LOCATION

Normal Adient (NYSE: ADNT) is a global leader in automotive seating. With more than 65,000 employees in 29 countries, Adient operates ~200 manufacturing/assembly plants worldwide. We produce and deliver automotive seating for all major OEMs. From complete seating systems to individual components, our expertise spans every step of the automotive seat-making process. We take our products from research and design to engineering and manufacturing - and into millions of vehicles every year. For more information, please visit www.adient.com.