JOB DESCRIPTION
- Under the direction of the Plant Manager, the Materials Manager manages Materials functions, including but not limited to inventory, quality, pricing and delivery.
- Comply with all BOS, ISO/IATF-16949 and Customer Specific requirements. Reference the ADIENT BOS Responsibilities Matrix for all requirements related to this job title.
- Works in conjunction with Operations Manager to develop production plans and forecasts.
- Develops sales forecasts and adjusts when release information indicates changes.
- Monitors inventory adjustments and cycle counting.
- Ensures regulatory compliance with federal, state and local laws, including CPTAT.
- Manages Plant MRP requirements to meet customer expectations at the most efficient cost to the business.
- Identifies waste throughout the plant, with special attention to items contributing to plant inventory shrink.
- Develops and updates any Materials procedures affecting any area of assigned work centers.
- Participates in the Health, Safety and Environmental program by following all policies, procedures and work instructions that may include safety rules, safety observation audits, regulatory compliance, environmental awareness and audits, and continuous improvement.
PRIMARY LOCATION
Saltillo FoamSkills Required
- Manage inventory, quality, pricing and delivery functions
- Comply with BOS, ISO/IATF-16949 and customer-specific requirements
- Manage Plant MRP requirements and related systems
- Develop production plans and sales forecasts, adjust to release information
- Monitor inventory adjustments and perform cycle counting
- Ensure regulatory compliance with federal, state and local laws including CPTAT
- Identify inventory waste and shrink and implement improvements
- Develop and update Materials procedures for assigned work centers
- Participate in Health, Safety and Environmental programs and audits
Adient Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Adient and has not been reviewed or approved by Adient.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company matching contributions is highlighted, with corporate filings indicating ongoing employer match funding. This provides meaningful long-term savings support for U.S. employees.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid holidays and PTO/vacation are included, with indications that PTO levels compare favorably to some peers. Parental/family leave is also available in certain contexts.
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision coverage are offered alongside HSAs/FSAs and protection benefits such as life/AD&D. These elements establish a comprehensive baseline that strengthens the overall package.
Adient Insights
What We Do
Adient is a global leader in automotive seating. With approximately 77,000 employees in 32 countries, Adient operates 202 manufacturing/assembly plants worldwide. We produce and deliver automotive seating for all major OEMs. From complete seating systems to individual components, our expertise spans every step of the automotive seat-making process. Our integrated, in-house skills allow us to take our products from research and design to engineering and manufacturing — and into more than 19 million vehicles every year.
