What are the responsibilities and job description for the Materials Manager position at Adient?
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Assistant Materials Manager supports the Plant Manager and Materials Manager in overseeing all materials-related activities to ensure efficient production flow, cost control, and compliance with quality and safety standards. This role plays a key part in planning, forecasting, and optimizing materials processes to meet customer expectations and company objectives.
Responsibilities and duties:
- Under the direction of the Plant Manager and Materials Manager, the Assistant Materials Manager oversees all Materials functions, including but not limited to inventory management, quality, pricing, and delivery performance.
- Ensures compliance with all BOS, ISO/IATF-16949, and customer-specific requirements. Refer to the ADIENT BOS Responsibilities Matrix for all requirements related to this position.
- Collaborates with the Operations Manager and Materials Manager to develop accurate production plans and forecasts that align with customer demands.
- Prepares and adjusts sales forecasts based on updated release information and changing customer requirements.
- Monitors inventory levels, adjustments, and cycle counts to ensure accuracy and maintain proper control of materials.
- Ensures full regulatory compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including CTPAT standards.
- Assists in managing plant MRP requirements to meet customer expectations while maintaining cost efficiency.
- Identifies and eliminates sources of waste throughout the plant, with particular focus on reducing inventory shrinkage.
- Develops, maintains, and updates Materials procedures affecting assigned work centers to ensure consistent practices.
- Actively participates in the Health, Safety, and Environmental program by adhering to all policies, procedures, and work instructions. This includes following safety rules, conducting safety observation audits, ensuring regulatory compliance, promoting environmental awareness, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualifications:
- 8 years of experience in materials management, inventory control, or production planning — automotive industry experience is required.
- Strong working knowledge of materials systems and ERP platforms such as SAP and QAD.
- Solid understanding of ISO/IATF-16949 standards and MRP methodologies.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively across departments and manage multiple priorities.
- A detail-oriented professional with strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- A proactive, hands-on leader with a continuous improvement mindset and a focus on results.
- Ability to work the 1st shift schedule
PRIMARY LOCATION
Clanton