Materials & Logistics Lead — Inventory, Cost & Compliance

Adient plc; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Adient is seeking an Assistant Materials Manager to supervise the plant's Master Schedulers and Material Analysts, with emphasis on transportation and inventory optimization. The role acts as the lead CBR SME for training and audit activities within the department.

Responsibilities include ensuring data integrity, collaborating with launch teams, and driving cost reduction while supporting environmental initiatives and compliant operations across the plant.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field.
• 3+ years of Materials Management experience.
• Knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP).
• Experience with ERP systems (QAD or SAP) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise plant Master Schedulers and Material Analysts.
• Maintain excellent contact with customers to sustain positive relationships and open communication.
• Ensure data integrity through stock control systems and audit processes.
• Participate with new launch teams to manage materials and logistics projects.
• Support a cost-effective logistics and inventory strategy.
• Develop and drive cost reduction initiatives to meet targets.
• Contribute to inventory control strategy and process improvements.
• Report on customer and supplier trends and performance.
• Back up Materials Manager when needed and ensure compliance with OHS&E systems.
• Establish MRP and related production software data parameters.

Skills

MRP knowledge

Project management

Customer communication

Cost reduction

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

QAD

SAP

Excel

Job description

Adient is seeking an Assistant Materials Manager to supervise the plant's Master Schedulers and Material Analysts, with emphasis on transportation and inventory optimization. The role acts as the lead CBR SME for training and audit activities within the department.

Responsibilities include ensuring data integrity, collaborating with launch teams, and driving cost reduction while supporting environmental initiatives and compliant operations across the plant.