Master Scheduler

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Normal, IL, USA
In-Office
Entry level
Automotive
The Role
Plans and manages material requirements, supplier deliveries, replenishment quantities, inventory levels, and MRP parameters for production and service operations. Monitors shipment performance, maintains accurate open orders and inventory data, calculates safety stock, addresses supply risks, and supports solutions that prevent shortages, overages, and production downtime. Promotes workplace safety and communicates supply issues to stakeholders.
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JOB DESCRIPTION

- Plan, schedule, and manage the materials for delivering time-critical components to support assigned production and/or service areas
- Plan material requirements for multiple demand sources: production, service, engineering, re-manufacturing, other OEM’s

- Work with suppliers to establish appropriate delivery quantity and frequency and line side replenishment quantities; coordinate with Supply Chain Engineer as needed, ultimately ensuring the right quantity at the right time to achieve production goals (no downtime). 
- Maintain accurate open order quantities via schedule for each assigned vendor 
- Monitor supplier shipment status and define appropriate actions if shipment is out of standard (delayed, late, nonconforming)
- Calculate safety stock levels using statistical formulas 

- Maintain MRP master data parameters to ensure accurate signals for quantities and dates generated by MRP (lead times, pack quantities, firm periods, MOQ)
- Assist in implementing systematic solutions to control inventory flow, minimize shortages, and maintain accuracy in MRP system
- Provide ongoing transparency of inventory levels and ensure continuous inventory accuracy
- Ensure target inventory level are achieved, avoiding both shortages and overages
- Work to create a culture of safety and wellbeing for all employees via use of the Safety Management Database
- Provide ongoing transparency for all potential supply risks with affected stakeholders (production, quality, leadership, customer)

PRIMARY LOCATION

Normal

Adient Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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The Company
HQ: Burscheid
12,048 Employees
Year Founded: 2016

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.

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