Material Planning Manager

Salary: $105,400.00 - 147,500.00 / yr.

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.

Born from many well-known and long-standing brands, Howmet Fastening Systems, headquartered in Torrance, California, is the premier designer and manufacturer of aerospace and industrial fasteners, latches, fluid fittings and installation tools. Our products are used nose to tail on commercial and military aircraft, as well as on jet engines, industrial gas turbines, automobiles, commercial transportation vehicles, wind turbines, solar power systems, and construction and industrial equipment.

Position Overview:''' 
As a Material Planning Manager, you'll be working as on-site employee in Carson, CA.

Key Responsibilities:'''

'         Lead materials planning, scheduling, and inventory control activities supporting aerospace manufacturing operations.

'         Ensure availability of stainless steel, aluminum, and titanium bar stock and forgings to support machining and production schedules.

'         Manage and optimize MRP parameters, including safety stock, lead times, lot sizing, and reorder points.

'         Collaborate with procurement, quality, engineering, and production teams to align materials planning with operational priorities.

'         Monitor and manage inventory levels to balance production continuity with inventory cost and working capital objectives.

'         Analyze demand forecasts, customer orders, and production schedules to ensure timely material availability.

'         Coordinate with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery of aerospace-certified materials meeting AMS, ASTM, and customer requirements.

'         Ensure full traceability and documentation of raw materials in compliance with AS9100, FAA, and customer traceability requirements.

'         Support engineering changes by assessing material impact, availability, and transition planning.

'         Lead cycle counting, inventory accuracy initiatives, and continuous improvement programs.

'         Develop and present KPIs and performance metrics including inventory turns, on-time delivery, and material availability.

'         Regulatory & Compliance Responsibilities:

Ensure compliance with AS9100 quality management standards, customer flow-down requirements, and applicable federal regulations including ITAR and DFARS. Maintain strict material traceability from receipt through finished goods shipment.






 

Basic Qualifications:''

• Bachelor's degree in supply
  chain, Operations Management, Engineering, or related field.


• 5+ years of materials planning
  experience in aerospace or precision metal manufacturing.


• Strong experience planning raw
  materials including stainless steel, aluminum, and titanium.


• Experience working with bar
  stock, forgings, and machined aerospace components.


• Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP
  systems.


• Experience working under AS9100
  quality management systems.


• 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:

• APICS CPIM or CSCP
  certification.


• Experience with aerospace OEM
  and defense contractor requirements.


• Experience with inventory
  optimization and lean manufacturing.


• Experience managing planning
  teams.


• Experience in California
  aerospace manufacturing environment preferred.