JOB DESCRIPTION

Purpose
This Specification defines the job description of Materials Manager at the Adient, Northwood facility.
2.0 Scope
This Specification applies to the Adient, Northwood facility.
3.0 Responsibility
Each Department Manager is responsible for creating all job descriptions for the various positions at this 
facility.
The Plant Manager and HR Manager are responsible for verifying accuracy and approving all job 
descriptions.
4.0 Process
4.1 Basic Function:
4.1.1 Responsible for the management of material, transportation and inventory needs of the plant. 
Accountable for meeting monthly goals and analyzing the performance of each measurable, 
while administering the department in an efficient and cost-effective manner. 
4.2 Specific Duties:
4.2.1 Establish the data base parameters for Material Requirement Planning (MRP) and related 
production software systems.
4.2.2 Establish and maintain business practices, procedures and documentation that ensures 
control of supplier releases, incoming material shipments, receiving documents, inventory 
Materials Manager Job Description 
Specification 
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Master files are stored electronically and are available to all team members.
Printed copies of the master files are for reference only.
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levels, material storage, cycle count process along with root cause analysis and movement 
and shipments to the customer.
4.2.3 Manage and monitor the activities of subordinates using DITL (day in the life), accuracy and 
integrity of all materials related to record keeping.
4.2.4 Establish goals and action plans for continued reduction in the cost of transportation, package 
handling, piece price and inventory levels.
4.2.5 Monitor and measure supplier performance to ensure compliance with established quality and 
delivery standards.
4.2.6 Manage the data and maintenance of the Bill of Material Database. This included monitoring 
the performance of effectively date implementation, changes to Billing of material and loading 
of new end items.
4.2.7 Minimize inventory levels on balance out parts and when appropriate, submit an 
obsolescence claim.
4.2.8 Maintains excellent customer relations including supplier delivery performance.
4.2.9 Engages in safe practices as well as follows safety rules and job rotations. 
4.2.10 Must be willing to report unsafe conditions, reporting unsafe acts, participating in 
safety/ergonomic committees, participating in safety Kaizen events, participating in blue sky 
initiatives, participating in safety audits, and participating in safety observation feedback 
events. 
4.2.11 Assist the plant in achieving safety goals while achieving and maintaining Safe Workplace 
and Environmental and Sustainability objectives. 
4.2.12 Reviews and understands the Customer Specific Requirements.
4.2.13 Annual/Weekly/Monthly KPI reporting to Plant Manager
4.2.13.1 Freight accrual file maintenance, lane rate changes and weekly freight report out
4.2.13.2 Inventory/DOH goals vs actual weekly report out
4.3 Reporting Relationship:
4.3.1 Plant Manager
4.4 Education Required:
4.4.1 Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Materials Management.
4.5 Experience Required:
4.5.1 Three to five years in Materials Management with knowledge of Material Requirement 
Planning or equivalent

PRIMARY LOCATION

Northwood Facility