JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Summary
The Master Scheduler is responsible for coordinating, planning and scheduling of production at the plant. Plans, schedules and monitors the movement of material through the production cycle. Works with customers, purchasing, production and engineering regarding new product releases and long term customer needs. Prepares and manages the demand production schedule for the facility.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Plans, schedules and monitors the movement of material through the production cycle.
- Manage demand, production scheduling and customer service for multiple customers/ products
- Formalizes weekly forecasts and sales and operations planning data
- Works closely with customers, purchasing, production and engineering regarding new product releases and long-term customer needs to determine daily production and shipping requirements
- Establishes supply chain parameters to drive 100% on time delivery of requirements along with appropriate inventory levels to protect against variation
- Leads continuous improvement teams and cost reduction initiatives
- Supports new product/ program launches
- Perform additional duties as directed
- Complete all required and applicable training required by Adient and its customers
- This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee.
- The employee is expected to perform other duties necessary for the effective operation of the department.
Education / Experience / Skills
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent knowledge in Supply Chain Management
- Experience with J-I-T Automotive Sequencing
- 3-5 Years in either Materials Planning/Scheduling/Analyst/Supervisor
- Broad based supply chain management and process development knowledge required
- Experience should include but not limited to scheduling, demand and record management, customer measurement systems, inventory management and material flow
- Working knowledge of operations, accounting, purchasing and experience in automotive supply chain
- Must possess strong interpersonal and leadership skills
- Advanced level ability in PC Software, ERP and EDI system
- Exceptional math, time management and problem-solving skills Formal lean manufacturing training
PRIMARY LOCATION
Bridgewater Interiors IISkills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent knowledge in Supply Chain Management
- Experience with J-I-T Automotive Sequencing
- 3-5 years in Materials Planning, Scheduling, Analyst, or Supervisor
- Broad based supply chain management and process development knowledge
- Experience in scheduling, demand and record management, customer measurement systems, inventory management and material flow
- Working knowledge of operations, accounting, purchasing and experience in automotive supply chain
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
- Advanced level ability in PC software, ERP and EDI systems
- Exceptional math, time management and problem-solving skills
- Formal lean manufacturing training
- Complete all required and applicable training required by Adient and its customers
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.
