Demand Specialist

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.

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Adient Aerospace is looking for a Demand Specialist to join our team in Huntington Beach, California. This is an on-site role and must be based in Huntington Beach, CA.

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 Demand Specialist is responsible for maintaining internal forecast schedules based on customer schedules and Adient Master Production Schedule.

They will collaborate with Program Management, Planning, Purchasing, Logistics, and Accounting to complete the process lifecycle of customer deliverables and shipments.

They will be under the direction of the S&OP Manager.

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 all activities required to commit, book, and release all customer orders.
• Manage overall Production and Spares purchase orders and sales orders in ERP system.
• Ensure responsibility for all activities required to commit, book, and release all customer orders.
• Coordinate monthly demand and sales forecasting process in close collaboration with the sales teams.
• Follow up and close out spare and intercompany orders and backorder; solve out of stock issues.
• Conduct forecast maintenance with feedback from S&OP Manager.
• Collaborate with S&OP Manager and Senior Planning Manager on ERP demand alignment and take action accordingly.
• Communicate demand gaps and significant forecast changes to Planning.
• Manage and publish visual metrics, presentations, and reports for internal reporting, including project review presentations.
• Report, resolve, and escalate as needed.
• Set goals in consistency with company objectives and adapt plans to changing environments.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and legal work environment, adhering to all Company policies and procedures.
• Contribute to team effort by achieving related results as needed.
• Maintain and protect the confidentiality of the Company’s information and products.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned or requested.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS Education, Knowledge, and Experience

Education :

• A High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience is required.

Experience :

• 3+ years of direct experience.
• Experience with AS9100, AS9102 and Boeing & Airbus commercial aircraft contract requirements.

Skills :

• Experience with an MRP system, or ability to learn MRP system.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and data analysis tools.

Other :

• May be asked to work extended or irregular hours as required.
• Must show proof of ability 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.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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 :

Ability to empower others to achieve results through motivation, recognition and performance feedback on a very high level.

PROBLEM SOLVING :

• Develops and provides solutions to complex problems based on established precedents consistent with organization objectives.
• Ability to take full responsibility for decisions & results even when all elements are not under individual direct control on a very high level.

LANGUAGE SKILLS :

Ability to communicate 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 : $86,080 - $118,360 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.

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