Material Planning Manager

Howmet Aerospace • Fullerton, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Material Planning Manager, you'll be part of our Industrial team working as on-site employee in Fullerton, CA.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees