Material Analyst

adient; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Adient in Normal, IL is seeking a Materials Analyst to maintain ERP material modules (Item Master, BOM, ship to locations), create daily production schedules, and ensure accurate posting of production output. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s in Supply Chain or a related field, with 1–2 years in inventory management and experience with ERP systems (QAD preferred) and Excel.

You will perform cycle counts, investigate variances, and communicate with suppliers on shortages and quality holds.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or related field preferred.
• 1-2 years of inventory management experience preferred; 3-5 years with no degree accepted.
• Experience with materials flow, analysis, or coordination inside Manufacturing operations.
• Knowledgeable with Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP systems (QAD preferred) and WMS.

Responsibilities

• Maintains ERP system for material areas such as Item Master, BOM, ship-to locations and inventory parameters.
• Creates daily production schedules and posts production output into ERP.
• Communicates No Surprise Forms to customers during supply shortages.
• Reviews daily MRP reports and takes corrective actions as necessary.
• Tracks inventory inaccuracies and leads root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Performs daily cycle counts and reconciles inventory variances.
• Reports on key performance metrics for the materials department, including inventory valuation and turns.
• Ensures safety procedures and participates in 8D problem resolution when required.
• Coordinates with suppliers on quality holds and engineering changes as proposed by management.

Skills

Inventory management

ERP systems

Excel

Supply chain

Education

Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Management

Experience in inventory management

Tools

QAD ERP

WMS

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Materials Analyst Responsibilities

• Material Analyst Maintains ERP system for all Material functional areas such as Item Master, BOM, ship to locations, and inventory parameters
• Creates daily production schedules and ensures production output is recorded and posted into the ERP system
• Communicates No Surprise Forms to customers when supply shortages occur.
• Reviews daily MRP supply reports and takes action as necessary
• Identifies Customer cum inaccuracies and supplier inaccuracies as needed
• Tracks component inventory inaccuracies for root cause identification and corrective action(s). Responsible for ensuring the issue(s) are corrected
• Responsible for performing daily cycle counts and reconciliation of inventory variances
• Tracks and submits Premium Freight events and downtime caused by supplier
• Responsible for creating debit memos for cost recovery
• Responsible for communicating DMR’s to assigned suppliers
• Responsible for obtaining the disposition of Quality Hold materials
• Responsible to track the status of supplier communication for engineering changes as proposed by program management
• Responsible for reporting daily on all key performance measures of the materials department, including inventory valuation, cycle counts and inventory accuracy, and past-due parts
• Responsible for achieving inventory valuation and inventory turn targets for assigned products
• Actively participates in Health/Safety/Environmental investigations and the 8D process in order to develop root cause analysis for problem resolution as required
• Reporting accidents, occupational illnesses, and HSE&E emergencies, and informing the supervisor of known HSE&E conditions that could adversely affect other team members, assets or the public
• Ensures compliance with all safety procedures and ensures safe working procedures in assigned production areas
• Responsible for BOS compliance with MMSA procedures as established by SCM

Education and Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or similar field preferred
• 1-2 years of experience in inventory management along with a related degree. If no degree, additional equivalent of 3-5 years materials experience within Manufacturing, Automotive Strongly Preferred.
• 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

Normal