Inventory & Materials Analyst: Optimize Inventory & Processes

Adient; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Adient in Warren, MI seeks an Inventory Analyst to assist the Assistant Materials Manager in tracking daily and weekly cycle counts and to partner with the Material Analyst and floor team to resolve variances. The role emphasizes data accuracy, continuous improvement, and timely inventory actions in a high‑volume manufacturing setting.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in a related field (or 3–5 years manufacturing materials experience) and strong Excel and QAD/WMS familiarity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in supply chain, business, or related field.
• 1 year of inventory management experience; if no degree, 3–5 years materials experience within manufacturing.
• Experience with materials flow, analysis, or coordination inside manufacturing operations.
• Knowledgeable with Microsoft Excel and ERP systems (QAD preferred) and WMS.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily and weekly cycle count schedule to ensure month-end completion.
• Maintain and audit inventory data and KPIs to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Support launches, balance outs and change controls to ensure inventory accuracy and readiness.

Skills

Inventory management

Excel

Cycle counting

QAD ERP

WMS

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related

Tools

QAD ERP

MS Excel

Job description

Adient in Warren, MI seeks an Inventory Analyst to assist the Assistant Materials Manager in tracking daily and weekly cycle counts and to partner with the Material Analyst and floor team to resolve variances. The role emphasizes data accuracy, continuous improvement, and timely inventory actions in a high‑volume manufacturing setting.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in a related field (or 3–5 years manufacturing materials experience) and strong Excel and QAD/WMS familiarity.