Master Scheduler

Adient plc; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Adient plc is seeking a Master Scheduler to coordinate production planning and material flow at the Bridgewater Interiors II plant in Detroit. You will integrate demand planning with manufacturing, supplier coordination and engineering for new product introductions and ongoing customer needs.

The role requires 3–5 years in materials planning or scheduling, strong ERP/EDI proficiency, and lean manufacturing knowledge. A collaborative leader with problem-solving skills is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field with 3–5 years of experience.
• Experience in scheduling, demand and record management, and inventory control.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership abilities; lean manufacturing training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plans, schedules and monitors movement of material through production cycles.
• Manages demand, production scheduling and customer service for multiple products.
• Formulates weekly forecasts and S&OP data.
• Collaborates with customers, purchasing, production and engineering on new product launches and long-term needs.
• Sets supply chain parameters to ensure on-time delivery and optimal inventory.
• Leads continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Supports new product/program launches and training requirements.

Skills

Forecasting

Scheduling

Leadership

ERP systems

EDI

Lean manufacturing

Analytical

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

ERP

EDI

JIT/Just-In-Time

Job description

Job Summary

The Master Scheduler is responsible for coordinating, planning and scheduling of production at the plant. Plans, schedules and monitors the movement of material through the production cycle. Works with customers, purchasing, production and engineering regarding new product releases and long term customer needs. Prepares and manages the demand production schedule for the facility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans, schedules and monitors the movement of material through the production cycle.


• Manage demand, production scheduling and customer service for multiple customers/ products


• Formalizes weekly forecasts and sales and operations planning data


• Works closely with customers, purchasing, production and engineering regarding new product releases and long-term customer needs to determine daily production and shipping requirements


• Establishes supply chain parameters to drive 100% on time delivery of requirements along with appropriate inventory levels to protect against variation


• Leads continuous improvement teams and cost reduction initiatives


• Supports new product/ program launches


• Perform additional duties as directed


• Complete all required and applicable training required by Adient and its customers


• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee is expected to perform other duties necessary for the effective operation of the department.

Education / Experience / Skills

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent knowledge in Supply Chain Management Experience with J-I-T Automotive Sequencing 3-5 Years in either Materials Planning/Scheduling/Analyst/Supervisor Broad based supply chain management and process development knowledge required Experience should include but not limited to scheduling, demand and record management, customer measurement systems, inventory management and material flow Working knowledge of operations, accounting, purchasing and experience in automotive supply chain Must possess strong interpersonal and leadership skills Advanced level ability in PC Software, ERP and EDI system Exceptional math, time management and problem-solving skills Formal lean manufacturing training

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.