Materials Planner

Howmet Aerospace•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Materials Planner is responsible for ensuring the timely and efficient flow of materials required to support production schedules and customer demand. This role manages inventory levels, coordinates with suppliers, monitors material availability, scrap processing and collaborates closely with production, procurement, and shipping teams. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, analytical, proactive in preventing supply disruptions and comfortable working in an open warehouse environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field.
2+ years of experience in materials planning, production planning, or supply chain roles.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Microsoft Dynamics).
Proficiency in Excel and data analysis.
Solid knowledge of supply chain principles, inventory management, and procurement processes.
Excellent communication, problem‑solving, time-management and organizational skills.
Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and manage multiple priorities independently.
Comfortable working in an open warehouse environment with varying temperatures.
Background in warehouse layout optimization or material flow improvements.
Familiarity with scrap tracking and reporting processes.
Forklift operation experience

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and adjust material planning strategies to meet production schedules and customer requirements.
Coordinate with suppliers to ensure on‑time delivery of materials; track shipments and resolve delays.
Monitor, track, and control aged inventory for both raw materials and finished goods.
Perform raw material goods receipts (GRs) and ensure timely, accurate SAP transactions.
Manage raw material and finished goods storage areas, ensuring proper organization, labeling and material flow.
Oversee finished goods inventory through final staging, ensuring products are fully prepared and available for shipment.
Conduct regular cycle counts and reconcile discrepancies, lead annual or periodic physical inventory audits.
Track scrap generation, create tickets and maintain accurate records.
Collaborate with production, procurement, engineering, and quality teams to address material issues or changes.
Identify and mitigate risks related to supply chain disruptions.
Support continuous improvement initiatives related to inventory optimization, warehouse operations, and planning processes.
Prepare reports on material status, inventory metrics, and planning performance.
Participate in new product introductions by forecasting material needs and ensuring readiness.
Communicates safety and management issues to the department.
Ensures compliance with company policies, procedures, and practices.
Other duties as assigned.