Sr. Planner

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4 Locations
Hybrid
85K-100K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Hardware • Other • Transportation
The Role
Maintains planning tools, manages intercompany replenishment orders, and analyzes inventory, demand, supply, backlog, financial, and shipping data. Identifies fulfillment risks, supports customer inventory targets, improves forecasting and planning processes, and leads logistics and supply-chain process improvement projects. Prepares operational reports and KPIs, supports purchase order maintenance and customer follow-ups, and collaborates with planning and scheduling teams across multiple sites.
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Responsibilities
  • This position may be located at our Torrance, Carson, Fullerton or City of Industry locations.

  • Maintain planning tools and place intercompany orders to keep our customer inventory within Min/Max. i.e.: Surplus/Deficit model, Customer Demand & Consumption model (AMU).

  • Analyze Work in Process positions to early identity fulfillment that is late to customer needs.

  • Lead process‑improvement projects—identify scope, develop a project plan, and execute it (e.g., Order Replenishment, PO maintenance, and other logistics/supply‑chain initiatives).

  • Enhance processes for generating and managing forecast models, financial data, and reports.

  • Enhance quality of planning tools to improve inventory control and turns.

  • Support day-to-day operations and tools for order replenishment, PO maintenance, and customer follow-ups.

  • Collaborate with all Howmet Fastening System Sites including the planning and scheduling functions.

  • Generate and analyze customer daily and weekly reports, i.e.: Inventory, Demand/Consumption, Min & Max inventory levels, Supply/Manufacturing Backlog, and Lead-time.

  • Generate and analyze Key Performance Indicators, inventory, and shipping/financial data.

  • Extract and prepare data from multiple databases to support contract and customer evaluations.

  • Prepare and analyze data for monthly Operation Reviews.

 

 

Qualifications

 

Basic Qualifications                                                 

  • Bachelor’s Degree.

  • 5-year related minimum experience.

  • 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.

    Benefits/Salary

  • The position includes competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), excellent 401k matching program, paid holidays and vacation. The salary range for this position is $85K to $100K

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Lean Six Sigma

  • APICS Certification

  • PMP or Project Management

     

    Other Skills and Abilities                                                     

  • Proficiency in MS Office applications such as Excel, Access, Word.

  • SQL or data reporting are a plus.

  • Excellent operational and financial analysis skills.

  • Strong interpretation skills.

  • Capable of handling multiple database systems and complex data compilation.

  • Sound understanding of manufacturing planning, logistics, and operations.

  • Good communication skills.

  • Knowledge of sales or customer related roles in aerospace fasteners or related industry.

 

About Us

Compensation and Benefits:

If a pay range is identified for this job, it is based on a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. Actual compensation is subject to variation due to factors such as education, experience, skillset, market/business considerations, and/or location. 

Howmet Aerospace offers a competitive benefits package to support the health, financial well-being, and professional growth of our employees. Benefits include: 

  • Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision benefits coverage, including FSA and HSA account options 
  • Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) retirement savings plans offering employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution 
  • Paid holidays and vacation time (eligibility, accrual, and usage are discretionary and governed by applicable policies)
  • Paid parental leave and adoption assistance programs 
  • Life insurance and disability coverage plans 
  • Optional coverage plans for auto, home, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance 
  • Tuition Assistance Program and ongoing professional development opportunities 
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

Our Story:

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 $8.3 Billion in revenue in 2025, 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 2025 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:  [email protected]

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree
  • At least 5 years of related experience
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
  • Lean Six Sigma
  • APICS certification
  • PMP or project management experience
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Access, and Word
  • SQL or data reporting experience
  • Operational and financial analysis skills
  • Experience handling multiple database systems and complex data compilation
  • Understanding of manufacturing planning, logistics, and operations
  • Knowledge of sales or customer-related roles in aerospace fasteners or a related industry

Howmet Aerospace Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Howmet Aerospace and has not been reviewed or approved by Howmet Aerospace.

  • Retirement Support — Retirement contributions include an automatic employer contribution plus a strong dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match for eligible U.S. salaried employees, enhancing total compensation. Feedback highlights retirement benefits as a relative strength compared with many large manufacturers.
  • Healthcare Strength — Core health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA options, and feedback suggests the health plans are viewed positively. Health coverage is frequently characterized as solid and reliable.
  • Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered decent or competitive in many roles and locations, with hourly positions often able to lift earnings through overtime. Feedback indicates salary ranges for common technical roles align with broader aerospace manufacturing markets.

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The Company
HQ: Pittsburgh, PA
10,001 Employees
Year Founded: 2020

What We Do

Howmet Aerospace Inc., headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Company’s primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, and titanium structural parts necessary for mission-critical performance and efficiency in aerospace and defense applications, as well as forged wheels for commercial transportation. With nearly 1,150 granted and pending patents, the Company’s differentiated technologies enable lighter, more fuel-efficient aircraft to operate with a lower carbon footprint.

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