Sr. Logistics Analyst

Howmet Aerospace; Simi Valley (CA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance, medical, dental, and

401k matching

Paid holidays

Vacation

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace in Simi Valley, CA, is seeking a Logistics and Inventory Analyst to support demand management and order release. You will collaborate with shipping, warehouse, manufacturing, IS, purchasing and QA to optimize inbound/outbound flows and inventory levels.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree or 4+ years of related experience, plus strong negotiation and communication skills. Familiarity with Oracle Applications and Excel is preferred; this role is hybrid in the local area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or 4+ years related minimum experience.
• Authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship not available.
• Experience in purchasing, warehousing, logistics and customer service preferred.

Responsibilities

• Understand inventory management & other Logistics programs.
• Perform customer service, resolve routine and more complex customers issues.
• Download customers’ web-based/other demand & inventory data daily/as necessary.
• Review customer demand & inventory data daily/as necessary to release customer orders for shipping to manage customer demand and inventory levels.
• Decide/ assist/ advise other team members on quantity allocation to multiple customers when HFS inventory is insufficient to meet customers’ expectations.
• Negotiate deliveries with internal suppliers and external customers as necessary.
• Analyze/understand customer demand/requirements, contractual commitments, customer specifications, and other data to assist in improving logistics program activities.
• Coordinate/negotiate with other functions (shipping, warehouse, manufacturing sites, IS, purchasing and QA) to provide response to customer.
• Discuss and negotiate with customers re: customer demand, forecasts, inventory requirements, and inventory levels.
• Identify fluctuation in consumptions and seek explanations/resolutions.
• Coordinate follow-up between customer and manufacturing sites to better support customer needs.
• Advise customers about schedule changes.
• Coordinate RMAs and CERs to resolve discrepancies as necessary.
• Analyze and recommend improvements for inbound and outbound product flows, inventory movement, inventory levels, product consolidation and shipment.

Skills

Customer service

Negotiation

Communication

Inventory management

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Oracle Applications

Excel

COP/ QAD

Job description

• Locations 3990 A Heritage Oak Court, Simi Valley, CA, 93063, US (Hybrid)
• Job Schedule Full time
• Export-Controlled Data 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

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

Understand inventory management & other Logistics programs.

• Perform customer service, resolve routine and more complex customers issues
• Downloads customers’ web-based/other demand & inventory data daily/as necessary.
• Review customer demand & inventory data daily/as necessary to release customer orders for shipping to manage customer demand and inventory levels.
• Decide/ assist/ advise other team members on quantity allocation to multiple customers when HFS inventory is insufficient to meet customers’ expectations.
• Negotiate deliveries with internal suppliers and external customers as necessary. Analyze/understand customer demand/requirements, contractual commitments, customer specifications, and other data to assist in improving logistics program activities.
• Coordinate/negotiate with other functions (shipping, warehouse, manufacturing sites, IS, purchasing and QA) to provide response to customer.
• Discuss and negotiate with customers re: customer demand, forecasts, inventory requirements, and inventory levels. Identify fluctuation in consumptions and seek explanations/resolutions.
• Coordinate follow-up between customer and manufacturing sites to better support customer needs.
• Advise customers about schedule changes.
• Coordinate RMAs and CERs to resolve discrepancies as necessary.
• Analyze and recommend improvements for inbound and outbound product flows, inventory movement, inventory levels, product consolidation and shipment (multiple facilities, between facilities, to customer as appropriate/necessary).

Contribute to process/ methodology/ work practices improvement. Strong involvement in the execution and completion of the projects.

Provide input to the forecast management groups to help in the creation of appropriate production order runs.

Assist with other demand management activities as directed.

Meet with customers on or off site as required.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accredited university is required or equivalent experience of not less than 4 years related minimum 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.

Benefits/Salary

The position includes competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), excellent 401k matching program, paid holidays and vacation.The salary range for this position is $75K and $95K

Other Skills and Abilities

Familiarity with fastener industry part numbers and general manufacturing terminology preferred.

Requires excellent negotiation skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Experience in purchasing, warehousing, logistics and customer service preferred.

Other Qualifications

Knowledge of Oracle Applications, Intermediate Excel, COP/ QAD, web- based applications experience preferred

About Us

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $8.3 Billion in revenue in 2025, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers’ success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2025 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report . Follow: LinkedIn , Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , and YouTube .

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.