Planner

Responsibilities

Role Summary:

Responsible for planning and implementing the production schedule for the various product lines. Coordinate multiple activities to assure on-time delivery, production and inventory goals are met. Maintain a minimum of inventory to support the production schedules. Team with the Manufacturing Supervisor, Production Leaders and support personnel to assure that HFS-Torrance customer needs are met. The Planner develops, analyzes and adjusts material capacity plans in coordination with production schedules. The plans are to be consistent with business objectives while maximizing customer service and minimizing inventory investment.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Coordinate all raw material replenishments, monitor and manage capacity requirements and work closely with sales and marketing to develop a plan that best services our customers. Direct planners in the scheduling/planning of production to meet customer quality and on-time delivery needs.
• Interface with other departments (Shipping, Processing, Engineering, Quality) to resolve problems with timely delivery or disposition of rejection notices.
• Develops, communicates and monitors performance to the unit production goals to provide the basis for key operational decisions. Monitors stocking performance of inventory items to ensure optimum service levels for both.
• Provides customer service with accurate estimations of booked capacity to allow accurate quoting of customer lead-times
• Responsible for maintaining planning parameters of material.
• Reconciles confliction objectives in the Master Planner Systems in order to ensure customer service, acceptable inventory levels, and maximizes production efficiency.
• Assist Sales Department in developing Customer Order Promising to support achievement of sales objectives.
• Provide input to management, Production and Engineering to reschedule in case of design changes, labor and material shortages, backlogs and other potential schedule interruptions
• Facilitate continuous improvement. Take initiative to resolve planning issues without supervision’s direction. Willingly participate with production teams to resolve production and planning issues.
• Perform other tasks as needed in support of manufacturing operations, customers and suppliers.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and +1 year of experience in planning (Demand, Supply, Material, etc.); OR +5 years of experience in planning (Demand, Supply, Material, etc.) in lieu of a degree
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business, or Supply Chain
• Experience in high volume manufacturing
• Knowledge of production planning, inventory management, JIT concepts and MRP
• Advanced skills in MS Excel & Project, able to create pivot tables or macros, and analyze data
• Must be capable of running Master level plans from QAD
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Benefits/Salary:

The position includes competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package available day one of hire, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), excellent 401k matching program, paid holidays and vacation. Howmet Aerospace curates a strong working environment through opportunities for career progression, community engagement activities, and flexible schedules contingent upon role and location. The salary range for this position is $70,000 to $95,000.

About us

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $7.4 Billion in revenue in 2024, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers’ success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2024 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report. Follow: LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Equal Opportunity Employer: Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email TalentAcquisitionCoE_Howmet@howmet.com