JOB DESCRIPTION
We are a global leader in automotive seating because of our people - a team of adventurous thinkers and passionate high performers who make it all possible. We pride ourselves on being at the vanguard of new industry trends and technologies. When you join Adient, you'll play an important role in helping us improve the experience of a world in motion.
Summary:
Plans, schedules and monitors the movement of material through the production cycle. Works with customers, purchasing, production and engineering regarding new product releases and long term customer needs. Often prepares and manages the demand production schedule for a facility serving multiple product lines and/or customers. May directly supervise materials coordinators and/or analysts.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Plan, schedule, and manage the materials for delivering time-critical components to support assigned production and/or service areas
Plan material requirements for multiple demand sources: production, service, engineering, re-manufacturing, other OEM's
Work with suppliers to establish appropriate delivery quantity and frequency and line side replenishment quantities; coordinate with Supply Chain Engineer as needed, ultimately ensuring the right quantity at the right time to achieve production goals (no downtime).
Maintain accurate open order quantities via schedule for each assigned vendor
Monitor supplier shipment status and define appropriate actions if shipment is out of standard (delayed, late, nonconforming)
Calculate safety stock levels using statistical formulas
Maintain MRP master data parameters to ensure accurate signals for quantities and dates generated by MRP (lead times, pack quantities, firm periods, MOQ)
Assist in implementing systematic solutions to control inventory flow, minimize shortages, and maintain accuracy in MRP system
Provide ongoing transparency of inventory levels and ensure continuous inventory accuracy
Ensure target inventory level are achieved, avoiding both shortages and overages
Work to create a culture of safety and wellbeing for all employees via use of the Safety Management Database
Provide ongoing transparency for all potential supply risks with affected stakeholders (production, quality, leadership, customer)
Preferred Experience:
3 - 5 years of experience as Master Scheduler in automotive manufacturing
PRIMARY LOCATION
Battle Creek Seating Component
Adient is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process please email [email protected].
