Sr. Planner

Howmet Aerospace; Simi Valley (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k matching

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in California seeks a Senior Planning Specialist to optimize inventory and demand planning across multiple sites, including Simi Valley and nearby locations.

You will maintain planning tools, run intercompany orders, and monitor Min/Max levels to ensure on-time delivery. The role requires a bachelor’s degree and at least five years of related experience, with Lean Six Sigma, APICS certification, or PMP preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 5+ years related experience.
• Lean Six Sigma, APICS Certification, or PMP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain planning tools and place intercompany orders to keep inventory within Min/Max.
• Analyze Work in Process to identify fulfillment delays.
• Lead process-improvement projects: scope, plan, and execute (Order Replenishment, PO maintenance).
• Enhance processes for generating and managing forecast models, data and reports.
• Improve planning tools to boost inventory control and turns.
• Support day-to-day operations and tools for order replenishment and follow-ups.
• Collaborate with all Howmet Fastening System sites on planning and scheduling.
• Generate/analyze daily/weekly reports: Inventory, Demand/Consumption, Min/Max, backlog, lead-time.
• Generate/analyze KPIs, inventory, and shipping/financial data.
• Extract/prepare data from multiple databases for contracts and customer evaluations.
• Prepare/analyze data for monthly Operation Reviews.

Skills

Analytical skills

Forecasting

Inventory management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Lean Six Sigma

APICS Certification

PMP or Project Management

Tools

MS Excel

MS Access

MS Word

SQL

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

This position may be located at our Torrance, Carson, Fullerton or City of Industry locations.

Maintain planning tools and place intercompany orders to keep our customer inventory within Min/Max. i.e.: Surplus/Deficit model, Customer Demand & Consumption model (AMU).

Analyze Work in Process positions to early identity fulfillment that is late to customer needs.

Lead process-improvement projects identify scope, develop a project plan, and execute it (e.g., Order Replenishment, PO maintenance, and other logistics/supply-chain initiatives).

Enhance processes for generating and managing forecast models, financial data, and reports.

Enhance quality of planning tools to improve inventory control and turns.

Support day-to-day operations and tools for order replenishment, PO maintenance, and customer follow-ups.

Collaborate with all Howmet Fastening System Sites including the planning and scheduling functions.

Generate and analyze customer daily and weekly reports, i.e.: Inventory, Demand/Consumption, Min & Max inventory levels, Supply/Manufacturing Backlog, and Lead-time.

Generate and analyze Key Performance Indicators, inventory, and shipping/financial data.

Extract and prepare data from multiple databases to support contract and customer evaluations.

Prepare and analyze data for monthly Operation Reviews.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree.

5-year 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 $85K to $100K

Preferred Qualifications

Lean Six Sigma

APICS Certification

PMP or Project Management

Other Skills and Abilities

Proficiency in MS Office applications such as Excel, Access, Word.

SQL or data reporting are a plus.

Excellent operational and financial analysis skills.

Capable of handling multiple database systems and complex data compilation.

Sound understanding of manufacturing planning, logistics, and operations.

Knowledge of sales or customer related roles in aerospace fasteners or related industry.

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.