Inventory/Material Analyst

Adient US LLC; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Adient US LLC is seeking an Inventory Management professional to support cycle counts, monitor gains/losses, and drive improvements in material flow and inventory accuracy. The role collaborates with the Assistant Materials Manager and Material Analyst to implement corrective actions and stakeholder initiatives.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 1 year of inventory management experience (or 3–5 years in manufacturing).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field preferred.
• 1 year of inventory management experience; or 3–5 years of materials experience in Manufacturing.
• Experience with material flow, analysis, or coordination inside Manufacturing operations.
• Knowledgeable with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with ERP systems (QAD preferred) and WMS.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the daily/weekly cycle count schedule to ensure counts are completed by month end.
• Inventory gains/losses tracking; identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Audit cycle count packets per BOS standards.
• Monitor non-net and negative inventory in QAD; coordinate resolution with teams.
• Support inventory improvement projects including RT and WMS implementations.
• Help develop and execute improved safety stock/time strategies.
• Perform monthly ABC inventory analysis and update classifications/parameters.
• Maintain inventory data and KPIs; identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Assist with continuous improvement data collection and progress tracking.
• Support annual profit plan activities.
• Coordinate physical inventories as required.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

WMS

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

QAD ERP

WMS

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 Out's 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