Assistant Materials Manager

Adient
Normal, IL
Assistant Materials Manager Location Normal, IL : The Asst Materials Manager is responsible for the supervision of the plants Master Schedulers and Material Analysts with an emphasis on the transportation and inventory needs of the plant. This position is the lead CBR SME for the plant and facilitates all the training and audit functions for the department. Assistant Materials Manager Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Ensure excellent contact with the customer to maintain positive working relationships and open communication levels
  • Ensure all reporting and auditing requirements are meet by contributing to the certification and training of TS16949.
  • Ensure data integrity through adequate stock control systems
  • Participate with new launch teams to ensure effective project management of materials and logistics requirements
  • Support a cost-effective Logistics and Inventory strategy.
  • Develop and drive cost reduction initiatives to achieve cost saving targets.
  • Support and contribute to the develop strategy and methods of inventory control
  • Proactively report on customer and supplier trends
  • Work with suppliers to develop plans to ensure they achieve in full- and on-time delivery
  • Be an advocate for environmental initiatives, including effective recycling, reduction/elimination of waste to landfill/environmental containments. Ensure adequate induction and training of all employees and compliance to OHS&E systems.
  • Establish the data base parameters for Material Requirement Planning (MRP) and related production software systems.
  • Manage and monitor the activities of subordinates' accuracy and integrity of all materials related to record keeping.
  • Minimize inventory levels on balance out parts and when appropriate, submit an obsolescence claim.
  • Drive ownership and accountability to all levels of the materials team.
  • Act as the back up Materials Manager as required.
  • Reporting Relationship:
    • Reports to the Materials Manager
    Education/Experience Required:
    • Bachelor's Degree Preferred in Supply Chain or equivalent additional experience
    • Three (3+) years in Materials Management with knowledge of Material Requirement Planning (MRP) or equivalent - Automotive JIT is a plus
    • Knowledgeable with ERP systems preferrable QAD & SAP
    • Microsoft Application - Excel
    PRIMARY LOCATION Normal
Posted 2026-01-15

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