Strategic Supply Chain Planner - On Site

Howmet Aerospace; Whitehall Township (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace in Whitehall, MI, is seeking a production planning/scheduling professional. You will forecast, plan, and coordinate workloads to meet customer demands and shipping dates. Strong Excel skills and manufacturing experience are essential, with APICS having added value.

You will interact with customers and internal teams to secure material, manage changes, and drive on-time performance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2+ years in production planning/scheduling or related internships.
• US work authorization; visa sponsorship not available.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment and production planning.
• APICS preferred or equivalent certifications are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with customers about requirements and status of key projects.
• Track open items, adjust project scope, and secure PO coverage.
• Process orders for assigned accounts and acknowledge to customers.
• Adjust billing or service issues and coordinate with departments as needed.
• Draw up master schedules to meet shipping dates based on forecasts.
• Analyze production specs and capacity to plan resources.
• Plan workflows and sequencing for production operations.
• Coordinate with supervisors to track progress of projects.

Skills

Forecasting

Communication

Negotiation

Excel

Supply Chain

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Automated order system

Job description

Howmet Aerospace in Whitehall, MI, is seeking a production planning/scheduling professional. You will forecast, plan, and coordinate workloads to meet customer demands and shipping dates. Strong Excel skills and manufacturing experience are essential, with APICS having added value.

You will interact with customers and internal teams to secure material, manage changes, and drive on-time performance in a fast-paced environment.