Aerospace Materials Planning Lead

Howmet Aerospace Inc.; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Fullerton, CA, is seeking a Material Planning Manager to lead materials planning, scheduling, and inventory control for aerospace manufacturing operations.

The role requires experience in planning metal materials (stainless steel, aluminum, titanium), managing MRP parameters, and collaborating with procurement, quality, engineering, and production teams to meet production schedules and cost targets. Strong traceability and AS9100 knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, operations management, engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of materials planning experience in aerospace or precision metal manufacturing.
• Experience planning raw materials including stainless steel, aluminum, and titanium.
• Experience with bar stock, forgings, and machined aerospace components.
• Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems.
• Experience with AS9100 quality management systems.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available.
• Export control: access to export-controlled items; eligibility required.

Responsibilities

• Lead materials planning, scheduling, and inventory control.
• Ensure availability of stainless steel, aluminum, and titanium for production.
• Manage MRP parameters: safety stock, lead times, lot sizing, and reorder points.
• Collaborate with procurement, quality, engineering, and production teams.
• Monitor inventory levels balancing continuity and costs.
• Analyze demand forecasts, customer orders, and production schedules for material availability.
• Coordinate with suppliers for on-time delivery of aerospace-certified materials (AMS, ASTM).
• Ensure traceability and documentation per AS9100, FAA, and customer requirements.
• Support engineering changes with material impact assessments.
• Lead cycle counting and inventory accuracy initiatives.
• Develop KPIs: inventory turns, on-time delivery, material availability.

Skills

MRP/ERP systems

Aerospace manufacturing

Inventory management

Traceability compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, operations management, engineering, or related field

Job description

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Fullerton, CA, is seeking a Material Planning Manager to lead materials planning, scheduling, and inventory control for aerospace manufacturing operations.

The role requires experience in planning metal materials (stainless steel, aluminum, titanium), managing MRP parameters, and collaborating with procurement, quality, engineering, and production teams to meet production schedules and cost targets. Strong traceability and AS9100 knowledge are essential.