Master Planner

As a Master Planner with Adient,

you will work directly with suppliers, production, materials and inventory management to ensure the appropriate materials are available to meet the production schedule at multiple plants. You will manage inventory to time the shipment of specific materials in line with production schedules and inventory goals. This individual will work with suppliers to procure the appropriate materials for production. Core Responsibilities: First line contact with both plants and suppliers for all supply related issues Manage day to day interaction and relationships with suppliers Review and analyze weekly MRP schedules Monitor shipments in transit Maintain weekly supplier releases Understand and manage risks to minimize supply interruptions at plants Prioritize and react with urgency to possible impacts to production Additional Responsibilities: Maintain sufficient inventory levels for all production related components Maintain and monitor planning parameters in order to ensure system accuracy Review KPI’s and work to achieve team goals Communicate and work with other departments including materials management, quality, engineering, launch, program management, logistics, etc. Any additional duties as assigned and deemed necessary by the team leads Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or other related area 3-5 years of experience in Materials and/or supply chain roles Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience of

steel

and materials planning ideally in the automotive or manufacturing environment Good understanding of supply chain processes and their interdependencies Understanding of supplier relationships and some experience of working with suppliers Strong IT systems knowledge and skills including advanced Excel skills Knowledge and experience of using MRP (Material Requirements Planning) systems or similar Experience with QAD/MFG Pro, and/or JDA/Blue Yonder PRIMARY LOCATION Northwood Facility

JOB DESCRIPTION As a Master Planner with Adient,

you will work directly with suppliers, production, materials and inventory management to ensure the appropriate materials are available to meet the production schedule at multiple plants. You will manage inventory to time the shipment of specific materials in line with production schedules and inventory goals. This individual will work with suppliers to procure the appropriate materials for production. Core Responsibilities: First line contact with both plants and suppliers for all supply related issues Manage day to day interaction and relationships with suppliers Review and analyze weekly MRP schedules Monitor shipments in transit Maintain weekly supplier releases Understand and manage risks to minimize supply interruptions at plants Prioritize and react with urgency to possible impacts to production Additional Responsibilities: Maintain sufficient inventory levels for all production related components Maintain and monitor planning parameters in order to ensure system accuracy Review KPI’s and work to achieve team goals Communicate and work with other departments including materials management, quality, engineering, launch, program management, logistics, etc. Any additional duties as assigned and deemed necessary by the team leads Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or other related area 3-5 years of experience in Materials and/or supply chain roles Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience of

steel

and materials planning ideally in the automotive or manufacturing environment Good understanding of supply chain processes and their interdependencies Understanding of supplier relationships and some experience of working with suppliers Strong IT systems knowledge and skills including advanced Excel skills Knowledge and experience of using MRP (Material Requirements Planning) systems or similar Experience with QAD/MFG Pro, and/or JDA/Blue Yonder PRIMARY LOCATION Northwood Facility About Us

Adient (NYSE: ADNT) is a global leader in automotive seating. With 70,000+ employees in 29 countries, Adient operates more than 200

manufacturing/assembly

plants worldwide. We produce and deliver automotive seating for all major OEMs. From complete seating systems to individual foam, trim and metal components, our expertise spans every step of the automotive seat-making process. Our integrated, in-house skills allow us to take our products from research and design to engineering and manufacturing — and into millions of vehicles every year. For more information, visit

www.adient.com

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