Alloy Procurement Specialist

Howmet Aerospace•Laporte, IN

About The Position

Responsibilities Essential Functions Use various computers and databases to ensure that the forecast, order, inventory, and specification adherence of alloy for casting operations is accurate and on time. Strong computer skills including proficiency in MS Office Applications, especially Excel. Solid data entry and organization skills. Become proficient in key supply chain databases of ARS, oracle planning, MES and LIMS. Conduct periodic quality systems audits. Ability to work within a team and foster teamwork. Willingness to work flexible hours for production coverage requirements. Desire to learn new programs and concepts. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds. Job Responsibilities Job responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Forecast, order, manage inventory levels, and ensure specification adherence of alloy for casting operations. Performs other work-related duties as assigned. Short- and Long-term alloy forecasting and alloy budget. Foundry scheduling utilizing AHLC alloy requisition system. Alloy certifications through test bar, machined from casting and master heat certifications. Scheduling and processing of materials related to alloy certification requirements. Alloy and revert inventory controls/logistics. Cast log quality overview responsibility to assure compliance/traceability. Customer specific certifications required for PWA material specification. Customer specification review and LIMS sample plan creation with support of process alloy owner. Communicate with Planning, Engineering, Operations, and suppliers on scheduling and quality issues. Conduct root-cause analysis and recommend or implement corrective actions. Other requirements as requested. Qualifications BASIC QUALIFICATIONS High School or GED. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of supply chain scheduling/forecasting analysis. Quality or laboratory experience.

Requirements

Strong computer skills including proficiency in MS Office Applications, especially Excel.
Solid data entry and organization skills.
Become proficient in key supply chain databases of ARS, oracle planning, MES and LIMS.
Conduct periodic quality systems audits.
Ability to work within a team and foster teamwork.
Willingness to work flexible hours for production coverage requirements.
Desire to learn new programs and concepts.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
High School or GED.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of supply chain scheduling/forecasting analysis.
Quality or laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

Use various computers and databases to ensure that the forecast, order, inventory, and specification adherence of alloy for casting operations is accurate and on time.
Forecast, order, manage inventory levels, and ensure specification adherence of alloy for casting operations.
Performs other work-related duties as assigned.
Short- and Long-term alloy forecasting and alloy budget.
Foundry scheduling utilizing AHLC alloy requisition system.
Alloy certifications through test bar, machined from casting and master heat certifications.
Scheduling and processing of materials related to alloy certification requirements.
Alloy and revert inventory controls/logistics.
Cast log quality overview responsibility to assure compliance/traceability.
Customer specific certifications required for PWA material specification.
Customer specification review and LIMS sample plan creation with support of process alloy owner.
Communicate with Planning, Engineering, Operations, and suppliers on scheduling and quality issues.
Conduct root-cause analysis and recommend or implement corrective actions.
Other requirements as requested.