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Material Analyst

Adient
Normal, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 8/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/27/2026
Job Description

Materials Analyst Responsibilities

  • Material Analyst Maintains ERP system for all Material functional areas such as Item Master, BOM, ship to locations, and inventory parameters
  • Creates daily production schedules and ensures production output is recorded and posted into the ERP system
  • Communicates No Surprise Forms to customers when supply shortages occur.
  • Reviews daily MRP supply reports and takes action as necessary
  • Identifies Customer cum inaccuracies and supplier inaccuracies as needed
  • Tracks component inventory inaccuracies for root cause identification and corrective action(s). Responsible for ensuring the issue(s) are corrected
  • Responsible for performing daily cycle counts and reconciliation of inventory variances
  • Tracks and submits Premium Freight events and downtime caused by supplier
  • Responsible for creating debit memos for cost recovery
  • Responsible for communicating DMR’s to assigned suppliers
  • Responsible for obtaining the disposition of Quality Hold materials
  • Responsible to track the status of supplier communication for engineering changes as proposed by program management
  • Responsible for reporting daily on all key performance measures of the materials department, including inventory valuation, cycle counts and inventory accuracy, and past-due parts
  • Responsible for achieving inventory valuation and inventory turn targets for assigned products
  • Actively participates in Health/Safety/Environmental investigations and the 8D process in order to develop root cause analysis for problem resolution as required
  • Reporting 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 public
  • Ensures compliance with all safety procedures and ensures safe working procedures in assigned production areas
  • Responsible for BOS compliance with MMSA procedures as established by SCM

Education And Experience

  • Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or similar field preferred
  • 1-2 years of experience in inventory management along with a related degree. If no degree, additional equivalent of 3-5 years materials experience within Manufacturing, Automotive Strongly Preferred.
  • Experience with Materials flow, analysis, or coordination inside Manufacturing operations. Tier 1 JIT experience a plus.
  • Knowledgeable with Microsoft Application including Excel
  • Experienced with ERP systems (QAD preferred), and WMS

This Position is for 2nd Shift (6:30pm-3:30am)

Pay Range: $70-80k

Benefits After 30 Days

  • Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
  • Disability
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • 401k
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid vacation
  • Paid holidays

PRIMARY LOCATION

Normal

Salary : $70,000 - $80,000

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