What are the responsibilities and job description for the Materials Analyst position at Adient?
JOB DESCRIPTION
Summary :
Works with suppliers, production, materials and inventory management to ensure the appropriate materials are available to meet the production schedule. Coordinates with inventory to time the shipment of specific materials in line with production schedules and inventory goals. Works with suppliers to procure the appropriate materials for production. May assist in the production scheduling process.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
- Utilize Industrial Engineering and Supply Chain Management concepts to Minimize Inventory, Handling and Logistics cost to ensure successful delivery of material at Optimum Cost.
- Responsible for accuracy of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Releases to the Supplier, Freight Spending, Reconciliation of the Supplier Receipts for Accounts Payable.
- Manage Material Inventory levels.
- Manage Change Implementation during Product Launch.
- Work with IT Teams and other functional departments to develop and Implement Enterprise Management Systems.
- Ensure MBOM (Manufacturing Bill of Materials) are structured accurately in the MMS (Material Management Systems).
- Ability to determine best production scheduling practices and complementing Inventory Control Strategies. Establishes Replenishment systems to be used for smooth Material Flow across the plant.
- Co-ordination of Material Imports.
- Ability to analyze large data sets of transactions to Root cause an issue.
- Understanding of Financial Accounting Principles and execute strategies to improve KPI's (Key Performance Indicator's).
- Use Appropriate Forecasting Techniques to order Material,
- Determine Supply Chain Communication Strategies;
- Identify and Process Supplier Claims and participates in conflict resolution under the boundaries,
- Reviews and corrects any system error.
Environmental, Health & Safety :
Customer Requirements :
Must understand and comply with all applicable Customer Specific Requirements (SQAM)
Qualification Requirements :
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and Experience :
University degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. 3 Years minimum experience.
Other Skills and Abilities :
Must be familiar with appropriate software programs.
The job description outlined above is not intended to be a detailed list of job functions or responsibilities. It outlines the essential functions of the job. An individual may be required to perform other duties form time to time. The company reserves the right to amend, change or delete the contents of this description.
PRIMARY LOCATION
Avanzar San Antonio Facility
