Strategic Materials Scheduler & Supply Chain Coordinator

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

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.