Master Scheduler

Adient; Lakewood (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Adient is seeking a Materials Scheduler/Service Coordinator in Lakewood, WA to plan, schedule and track material flow across production. You will partner with suppliers, inventory teams and production management to align shipments with schedules and maintain the demand production plan.

You will manage releases, optimize inventory levels, support new product launches and drive continuous improvement while ensuring on-time delivery and cost-effective materials sourcing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Supply Chain Management and related field.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and specialized software.
• QAD knowledge is preferred.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the planning and scheduling of materials, managing inventory, coordinating with supplies, and ensuring efficient material flow.
• Issuing material releases and managing demand, production schedules, and customer service for a diverse range of customers and products.
• Collaborating with customers, purchasing, production, and engineering teams to support new product launches and address long-term customer requirements, ensuring daily production and shipping needs are met.
• Setting and maintaining supply chain parameters to achieve on-time delivery, while managing inventory levels to buffer against variability.
• Leading initiatives focused on continuous improvement and cost reduction.
• Serving as a primary liaison between manufacturing operations and customers.
• Notifying the Materials Manager promptly of any potential shortages.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

ERP systems

QAD

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Materials Scheduler/Service Coordinator oversees the planning, scheduling, and tracking of material flow throughout the production process. This role collaborates closely with suppliers, customers, inventory teams, and production management to guarantee that necessary materials are available to support production timelines. Responsibilities include aligning inventory shipments with production schedules and inventory objectives, as well as developing and maintaining the demand production schedule. The coordinator also works with suppliers to source and secure the materials required for ongoing production needs.

Responsibility

• Overseeing the planning and scheduling of materials, managing inventory, coordinating with supplies, and ensuring efficient material flow.
• Issuing material releases and managing demand, production schedules, and customer service for a diverse range of customers and products.
• Collaborating closely with customers, purchasing, production, and engineering teams to support new product launches and address long-term customer requirements, ensuring daily production and shipping needs are met.
• Setting and maintaining supply chain parameters to achieve 100% on-time delivery, while managing inventory levels to buffer against variability.
• Leading initiatives focused on continuous improvement and cost reduction.
• Serving as a primary liaison between manufacturing operations and customers.
• Notifying the Materials Manager promptly of any potential shortages.
• Obtaining prior approval from the Materials Manager for expedited freight, part number conversions to address shortages, or procurement from non-direct supplier sources.
• Ensuring accuracy and proper management of service components and parts inventory, including quantity levels, part parameters, and obsolescence.
• Managing customer portal tickets and responding to customer requests as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Materials Manager.
• Complete all the training required Adient and its customers.

Additional Information:

• Study, implement, and maintain efficient and safe work practices, procedures, and facilities.
• Coordinate with the Health, Safety, and Environmental Department and Manufacturing Engineering Department to ensure compliance with safety and efficiency requirements.
• Maintain an accident-free, high-efficiency plant operation.
• The physical demands of this position will be provided by the HSE Manager.

Authority

• Portions of the job may not be standardized or fully described in the job description and may require independent action and thinking by the employee.
• The job description outlines the essential functions of the job and is not intended to be a detailed list of job functions or responsibilities.
• Employees may be required to perform other duties as needed.
• The company reserves the right to amend, change, or delete the contents of this description.

Qualifications/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent knowledge in Supply Chain Management.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and specialized software.
• PC software skills and QAD knowledge preferred.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.

PRIMARY LOCATION

Lakewood