General Summary:

　　Develop and maintain ongoing production plans that maximize factory and plant business objectives and customer service and minimize inventory investment (capacity concepts are understood) and costs (providing visibility to support groups to effectively consolidate activities where applicable). Provides guidance to factory personnel to achieve goals of customer service, lead time, cost, productivity, overtime, and profit margin. The Planner III is held accountable for their product group results.

　　Specific Responsibilities:

　　Update daily metrics, shipment plans and projections, and production plans.

　　Release work order packages to shop floor based on sales orders or other demand triggers.

　　Resolve material & component shortages and create requisitions in as needed.

　　Liaise with Customer Service, Production, and Supply Chain to resolve customer service issues, follow-ups, expedited orders, and past dues.

　　Establish priorities on shop floor to ensure department goals are met.

　　Daily/Weekly Review of customer demand. Communicate areas where supply plan is inconsistent with demand.

　　Monitor forecasts for error and identify where adjustments or inputs are needed.

　　Monthly meeting with Operations to update capacity and lead time assumptions.

　　Daily monitoring of Work in Process identifying and communicating bottlenecks that need to be addressed.

　　Conduct daily production meeting with shop floor and support personnel as needed.

　　Daily new order ads review identifying extraordinary demand.

　　Responsible for assuring that the promised dates booked to the customer are attained.

　　Manage inventory levels to meet factory and plant objectives.

　　Interface with Purchasing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Sales & shop personnel.

　　Update and maintain accurate planning information and parameters in MRP System to drive accurate demand and information.

　　Review capacity on machines and identify potential bottlenecks.

　　Keep due dates updated on system.

　　Develop rough cut capacity plans.

　　Participate in monthly S&OP meetings.

　　Provide guidance for new employee development and growth in the department.

　　Review past dues in detail and understanding their Root Cause. Interruptions

　　Able to coach/train other planners.

　　Participate with production teams to resolve production and planning issues.

　　Able to lead teams to resolve moderately complex issues or process improvements.

　　Able to generate plans that effectively identify risks and opportunities and drive metrics that support the factory and plant.

　　Experience and Background:

　　Facilitate continual 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.

　　Knowledge of production planning, inventory management, JIT concepts and MRP also required

　　Expert in Excel

　　Advanced understanding of MRP/ERP inputs and outputs

　　Well developed communication skills are utilized to interact with all levels inside and outside the facility.

　　Basic Qualifications:

　　Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university

　　Minimum of three years of planning 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.

　　This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire

　　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 $56K to $83K.

　　About Howmet Aerospace

　　Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Company’s sales for 2022 approximated $5.7 billion. The Company’s primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With nearly 1,150 granted and pending patents, the Company’s differentiated technologies promote more fuel efficiency for aircraft and commercial transportation. For more information, visit www.howmet.com, including content shared during the Company’s May 2022 Technology Day.

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　　Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

　　We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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