Production Planner

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 1,300 granted and pending patents, the Company’s differentiated technologies enable lighter, more fuel-efficient aircraft to operate with a lower carbon footprint. In 2019, the businesses of Howmet Aerospace reported annual revenue of over $7 billion. For more information, visit www.howmet.com.

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JOB SUMMARY

Coordinate and expedite the flow of work per production schedule. Duties include reviewing and distributing production, work, and shipment schedules; conferring with department supervisors to determine progress of work and completion dates; and compiling reports on work in process (WIP), inventory levels, and production problems.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This position is responsible for planning and executing a schedule based on customer requirements that ensures on-time delivery of product.

Job responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Coordinate and implement planning and scheduling of work based on customer schedules.
• Input customer requirements in Oracle.
• Monitor progress of WIP and key metrics related to WIP.
• Arrange for delivery of parts to meet production schedules.
• Prepare monthly forecast.
• Complete status reports, such as production progress, customer requirement status, delivery information, and materials inventory.
• Communicate with and represent the organization to customers and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
• Confer with establishment personnel, vendors, and customers to coordinate processing and shipping, and to resolve complaints.
• Perform day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
• All other work related job duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution
• 3 years work experience in production planning or supply chain role
• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited institution
• 5 years work experience in a production planning or supply chain role in a industrial and/or manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications
• Strong communications skills both written and verbal with all levels of an organization
• Ability to work as a team player while also demonstrating the ability to be a self-starter
• Ability to multi-task