Supply Chain Manager - Plant 3

Howmet Aerospace•Whitehall, MI

23h•Onsite

About The Position

This position will be in our Plant 3, Whitehall Casting Operation. This is a Staff Level position with high visibility, collaborating cross functionally to drive results as part of the Plant Leadership team.

Requirements

B.S. Degree from an accredited institution.
Minimum of 7 years of experience in a supply chain position.
Minimum of 5 years of leadership 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.

Nice To Haves

B.S. Degree in supply chain
APICS/ASCM CPIM certification.
Experience with scheduling manufacturing production.
Experience developing relationships with customers and suppliers.
Excellent communication skills, oral and written.
Demonstrated project management skills.
Excellent analytical skills.
Continuous improvement/growth mindset.
Proficient in practical application of MRP logic.
Knowledge of Oracle/ERP system.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of planning, scheduling, shipping, and outside processing professionals.
Develop and execute supply chain strategies aligned with plant goals for cost, quality, delivery, and compliance.
Lead sourcing and supplier performance management for raw materials (e.g., waxes, ceramics, alloys) and outside processes (e.g., HIP, NDT, heat treatment).
Oversee master production scheduling (MPS) and materials requirements planning (MRP) for casting operations.
Ensure alignment between customer demand, manufacturing capacity, and material availability.
Implement and maintain systems to control inventory accuracy, optimize stock levels, and ensure traceability (lot control, shelf life, serialization).
Drive continuous improvement in inventory turns and reduce obsolescence.
Manage inbound and outbound logistics, ensuring compliance with export controls (e.g., ITAR/EAR) and aerospace packaging standards.
Coordinate closely with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to support new product introductions (NPI), engineering changes, and production changes.
Support customer on-time delivery (OTD) and fulfillment metrics through proactive planning and issue resolution.