Supply Chain Manager - Plant 10

Howmet Aerospace•Whitehall, MI

About The Position

The Supply Chain Manager is a staff-level position in the Plant 10 Whitehall Casting Operation, with high visibility and cross-functional collaboration as part of the Plant Leadership team. The role oversees supply-chain activity supporting production and customer commitments, including supplier output, raw-material procurement and inventory, scheduling, delivery performance, cost reduction, and new product introduction efforts. The position also manages others and contributes to the talent factory strategy. The role requires business acumen, supply-chain expertise, data-informed planning, proactive communication, responsiveness, organization, and continuous improvement. The manager coordinates internal stakeholders and external customers and suppliers, anticipates supply and scheduling issues, communicates changes and order delays, supports schedule adherence, and develops the team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
At least 7 years of experience in a manufacturing business.
At least 1 year of the required manufacturing experience must be in production control or scheduling, procurement, purchasing, supplier development, finance, or materials management.
At least 3 years of leadership experience.
Legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification is required at hire. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Maintain high ethics and values in the workplace.
Create a seamless customer experience through collaboration with customer service.
Administer supplier product and production output.
Manage raw-material inventory procurement and levels.
Maintain commit accuracy and collaborate to achieve on-time delivery targets through detailed knowledge of lead times and operational capacity.
Schedule and communicate order delinquencies to customers.
Work toward reducing costs in areas such as inventory and waste.
Collaborate on new product introduction (NPI) efforts.
Manage others and contribute to the talent factory strategy.
Align production needs and lean principles with actual and anticipated customer demand while limiting inventory overage and supporting sales growth.
Plan for shared resources and materials across the supply chain, coordinating multiple internal stakeholders and external customers.
Use qualitative and quantitative data to prioritize material requirements, adjust plans, communicate supply-chain impacts, and partner with manufacturing to support schedule adherence.
Communicate business factors such as lead times proactively and provide accurate, timely information to customers and stakeholders.
Anticipate supply and forecast issues, communicate throughout the production cycle, and represent both customer and production needs.
Adapt to unforeseen circumstances and manage project and timeline changes to provide responsive service to internal and external stakeholders.
Involve junior associates, support their development, and develop the team.
Improve forecasting, estimating, and execution capabilities by gathering stakeholder feedback and implementing findings.
Manage time, systems, and governance, and create urgency through timelines and forecasts.
Explain the purpose behind actions and help others understand the reasons for work.