Supply Analyst

Adient•Plymouth, MI

About The Position

Overview: As a Supplier Scheduler with Adient, you will work directly with overseas 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 and coordinate international shipments to align material flow with production schedules and inventory goals. This role requires strong communication and follow up with global suppliers to ensure timely procurement and delivery of materials.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field
3–5 years of experience in materials and/or supply chain roles

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in materials planning, ideally in the automotive or manufacturing environment
Experience working with international or overseas suppliers
Strong understanding of supply chain processes and their interdependencies
Knowledge of supplier relationship management
Strong Excel skills
Knowledge and experience using MRP (Material Requirements Planning) systems or similar
Experience with QAD/MFG Pro and/or Demand Driven Tech - Intuiflow

Responsibilities

First-line contact with both plants and international suppliers for all supply-related issues
Manage day to day interaction and relationships with overseas suppliers
Review and analyze weekly MRP schedules
Monitor international shipments in transit, including tracking and escalation
Maintain weekly supplier releases
Understand and manage risks to minimize supply interruptions at plants
Maintain sufficient inventory levels for all production-related components
Maintain and monitor planning parameters to ensure system accuracy
Review KPIs and work to achieve team goals
Communicate and collaborate 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
Will use QAD/MFG Pro and/or Demand Driven Tech - Intuiflow