Material Analyst

Adient plc; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Adient plc seeks a Materials Analyst to support Bridgewater Interiors II by maintaining ERP data for item master, BOM, ship-to locations and inventory parameters. You will create daily production schedules and record outputs in the ERP, while addressing shortages via communication with customers and suppliers.

The role emphasizes cycle counts, inventory accuracy, and KPI reporting, with safety compliance and continuous improvement in material flow in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field required.
• Minimum 1 year of inventory management experience; 3–5 years acceptable without a degree.
• Experience with Materials flow, analysis, or coordination in manufacturing.
• Proficient with ERP systems (QAD preferred) and WMS.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ERP system for Material functions including Item Master, BOM, ship-to locations, and inventory parameters.
• Create daily production schedules and post production output to ERP.
• Review daily MRP supply reports and take corrective actions.
• Perform daily cycle counts and reconcile inventory variances.
• Track inventory inaccuracies and drive root cause correction.
• Generate daily KPI reports on inventory valuation, cycle counts, and past-due parts.
• Ensure safety procedures and participate in 8D process and HSE&E activities.

Skills

Inventory management

ERP systems

MRP

Cycle counting

Data reporting

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

QAD ERP

WMS

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTIONMaterials Analyst ResponsibilitiesMaterial Analyst Maintains ERP system for all Material functional areas such as Item Master, BOM, ship to locations, and inventory parametersCreates daily production schedules and ensures production output is recorded and posted into the ERP systemCommunicates No Surprise Forms to customers when supply shortages occur.Reviews daily MRP supply reports and takes action as necessaryIdentifies Customer cum inaccuracies and supplier inaccuracies as neededTracks component inventory inaccuracies for root cause identification and corrective action(s). Responsible for ensuring the issue(s) are correctedResponsible for performing daily cycle counts and reconciliation of inventory variancesTracks and submits Premium Freight events and downtime caused by supplierResponsible for creating debit memos for cost recoveryResponsible for communicating DMR’s to assigned suppliersResponsible for obtaining the disposition of Quality Hold materialsResponsible to track the status of supplier communication for engineering changes as proposed by program managementResponsible for reporting daily on all key performance measures of the materials department, including inventory valuation, cycle counts and inventory accuracy, and past-due partsResponsible for achieving inventory valuation and inventory turn targets for assigned productsActively participates in Health/Safety/Environmental investigations and the 8D process in order to develop root cause analysis for problem resolution as requiredReporting 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 publicEnsures compliance with all safety procedures and ensures safe working procedures in assigned production areasResponsible for BOS compliance with MMSA procedures as established by SCMEducation and Experience:Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or similar field preferred1 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 ExcelExperienced with ERP systems (QAD preferred), and WMSPRIMARY LOCATIONBridgewater Interiors II