Inventory/Material Analyst

1003 Bridgewater Interiors L.L.C.; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgewater Interiors II Adient, a global automotive seating leader, is seeking an Inventory Analyst to support daily cycle counts and inventory control across manufacturing operations in Bridgewater, USA. You will partner with analysts and floor teams to resolve variances, coordinate improvements, and ensure ERP and WMS data integrity within QAD systems.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a related field or 3–5 years of materials experience; Excel proficiency and JIT familiarity are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or similar field preferred; 1 year of experience in inventory management.
• If no degree, 3-5 years of materials experience within Manufacturing.
• Experience with Materials flow, analysis, or coordination inside Manufacturing operations.
• Tier 1 JIT experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft applications.
• Experience with ERP systems (QAD preferred) and WMS.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the daily and weekly cycle count schedule to ensure counts are completed by month end.
• Partner with the Material Analyst and floor team to identify root causes of gains/losses and implement corrective actions.
• Audit cycle count packets to ensure completeness per BOS standards.
• Coordinate timely resolution of non-net and negative inventory conditions in QAD.
• Support inventory-related improvement projects including RT and WMS implementations.
• Assist in developing and executing improved safety stock/time strategies.

Skills

Inventory control

Supply chain coordination

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

3-5 years materials experience if no degree

Tools

QAD ERP

WMS

Microsoft Excel

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Specific Duties:

• Inventory Management Support the Assistant Materials Manager in monitoring the progress of the daily and weekly cycle count schedule to ensure all counts are completed by end of month.
• Partner with the Material Analyst and Material floor team to inventory gain/losses, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Audit cycle count packets to ensure they are complete based on BOS standards.
• Monitor non-net and negative inventory conditions in QAD and coordinate timely resolution with the appropriate teams.
• Work with Material Analyst and Floor Team to complete inventory related improvement projects including implementation of RT and WMS activities.
• Support Assistant Materials Manager to develop and execute improved safety stock/time strategies.
• Complete the monthly ABC inventory analysis via the ABC calculator and coordinate required classification and parameter updates.
• Maintain inventory related data and KPI's, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and implement continuous improvement projects related to data collection, including progress tracking and activity updates.
• Support annual profit plan activities.
• In coordination with Material Superintendent organize and manage Physical Inventories as required.
• Change Control Support all Launch/Balance out and Change Control related to inventory accuracy and targets.
• Maintain pre-production inventory cage utilizing inventory control practices for in/out.
• Work with Materials team to ensure all material is on site prior to Launch, Engineering Changes, and Balance Ots' which may include supporting the team to perform cycle and coverage count activities.
• Confirm all system parameters are set up for new parts and removed for old level parts via parameter reviews and QAD monitoring.
• Validate obsolete inventory quantities and supporting documentation for customer obsolescence claims, as required.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or similar field preferred 1 year of experience in inventory management along with a related degree.
• If no degree, additional equivalent of 3-5 years materials experience within Manufacturing.
• Experience with Materials flow, analysis, or coordination inside Manufacturing operations.
• Tier 1 JIT experience a plus.
• Knowledgeable with Microsoft Application including Excel
• Experienced with ERP systems (QAD preferred), and WMS

PRIMARY LOCATION Bridgewater Interiors II 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.