Development Planner - Adient Aerospace, LLC

Adient Aerospace is a Joint Venture between Adient and Boeing. Boeing brings a deep knowledge of Aerospace, and Adient is the world’s leader in automotive seating. At Adient Aerospace, it is our mission to deliver innovative seating design through precise operational excellence, resulting in a superior customer experience. We bring the right pieces together, in precisely the right way, at precisely the right time.

Adient Aerospace is looking for a Development Planner to join our team. We look for highly proficient individuals who are collaborative, value diversity, enjoy working as a team, and share our passion to succeed. We invest in our employees with opportunities for professional development and we offer competitive benefits.

Are you the right piece to complete our puzzle?

JOB SUMMARY

The Development Planner is responsible for coordinating launch program requirements through certification and first 2-3 shipset deliveries, before handing off to Production Planner(s). They manage the Syspro item master and BOM entry, part ordering, part follow-up, and supplier development tracking during this launch program period. The Development Planner is also responsible for coordination of all material planning efforts between departments.

SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES - Essential Functions(Other duties and projects may be assigned or requested.)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Manage Item Master and BOM Entry and/or manages entries through launch program phase
• Work with Manufacturing Engineers to develop work order instruction creation and/or management of creation
• Ensure MRP system is 100% accurate throughout eBOM creation. Manages eBOM-to-mBOM conversion(s) during the launch program phase.
• Work with PLM system to maximize functionality
• Work with Purchasing Agents to place and manage development, certification, and initial shipsets part purchase orders
• Detail status on any items affecting the production line
• Ensure 100% material availability, placing long-lead material items on order ahead of full drawing and eBOM release
• Work with Supply Chain to ensure 100% OTD from supply base
• Demonstrate teamwork, ownership, and leadership

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS – Education, Knowledge, and Experience

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required
• Associates Degree preferred

Experience:

• 5+ years of previous experience in Materials Planning role

Skills:

• Oral and written communication skills, both amongst peers and supervisors
• Results Oriented

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Advanced working knowledge in Microsoft Excel and Project

Other:

• Extended or irregular hours may be required
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Adient Aerospace is an “at-will” employer; employment is at the mutual consent of both the employee and the employer, and may be terminated at will for any reason, with or without cause, at any time during employment with the Company
• As business conditions warrant a change in the operating necessities of the Company, all employees are expected to react productively, handle other essential tasks assigned now or in the future
• Tasks may vary slightly based on products produced at a division
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES

• APICS and PMP certification is highly preferred

SUPERVISION PROVIDED TO THE POSITION

• Direction is provided for assignments in terms of desired outcome (goals), timing and budget. Work is reviewed or measured in terms of meeting organizational objectives and schedules

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITY

• Is the focal point for material status on development and launch programs. Will be leading recurring status meetings and reporting amongst Supply Chain, Program Management and Quality, Manufacturing, Design & Project Engineers

PROBLEM SOLVING

• Will have to work with others to develop creative solutions within business guidelines to manage short lead-time schedules and typical crisis problems that occur during program startup

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both verbally and in writing

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Adient Aerospace offers competitive wages and benefits to recognize employees for their work. The base pay offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, location, experience and take into account internal equity.

Salary Range Transparency: $100,000 - $120,000 annually

Featured Benefits:

• Up to 7% bonus potential (for bonus eligible positions)
• Generous 401(K) matching with immediate eligibility and vesting
• 3 weeks of Paid Time Off
• 12 paid holidays
• Affordable health care plans for yourself and your family
• And so much more!

Other Perks:

• On-site gym
• Free electric car charging stations
• Potential for growth within organization
• Supportive workplace environment with a team-oriented culture