Supply Chain Planner - Thermatech

Howmet; Whitehall Township (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. is seeking a Production Planning/Scheduling professional to manage forecast-driven workflows and coordinate with internal teams to meet customer requirements.

The role emphasizes scheduling accuracy, inventory control, and proactive communication with customers and suppliers to ensure on-time delivery and efficient plant operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2 years of production planning experience or equivalent internships.
• AA Degree plus 5 years in manufacturing with planning responsibilities or 8 years overall in production planning/scheduling.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with regular and prospective customers regarding requirements and status of key projects.
• Tracks and secures purchase order coverage; resolves contractual issues delaying input or shipment.
• Processes orders for assigned account portfolio including entry, maintenance, and acknowledgments.
• Prepares production reports and material/tool/equipment lists; drafts purchase orders.
• Plans and schedules workflow for departments to meet shipping dates and forecasts.

Skills

Forecasting

Scheduling

Inventory management

Excel

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

AA Degree

Internships in supply chain

Tools

Automated order system

Microsoft Excel

APICS Certification

Job description

Job Info

• Job Identification 119504
• Job Category Operations
• Posting Date 09/21/2026, 03:19 PM
• Locations One Misco Drive, Whitehall, MI, 49461-1799, US (On-site)
• Apply Before 12/20/2026, 05:00 AM
• 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
• Currency Code US Dollar

Responsibilities

Job Roles

• Anticipation and forecasting--understands operation, maintenance and manufacturing rhythms; reviews and communicates customer demand and helps to prioritize and schedule work
• Measurement oriented--ensures schedule attainment, throughput, on time delivery, influences revenue, customer satisfaction, finished/shipped goods, etc.; tracks and plans according to customer furnished information and knowledge of internal capability and capacity; able to adjust as needed
• Relationship and communication--interacts with a wide variety of stakeholders; acts as liaison between customer and plant; facilitates understanding of customer priorities within the plant; galvanizes efforts to ensure goals are achieved.
• Organization and structure--detail and follow through oriented; manages and monitors inventory and information accurately; adjusts "behind the scenes" without causing visible disruption to customers; creates replicable processes and systems in response to emerging issues or opportunities; time conscious
• Ownership--tracks down information, people, requirements, or other necessary elements to ensure smooth operation with quality and speed; enables the success of others; advances a "win together" perspective and culture; driven
• Balanced attention--spends time in areas of greatest impact; asks "why?"; adjust to customer demands and coordinates internal resources to deliver, often on short notice; creates plans to get things back on track when necessary; works closely with internal resources to align solutions
• Influence--persuades without direct reporting authority; represents interests and capabilities of plant to customers to control expectations and flow; can deliver disappointing news; broadens perspective of others; gains commitment from internal and external stakeholders
• Outcome interpreter--has strong intuition; able to understand different layers of complexity and priority for internal and external stakeholders; business minded toward plant outcomes; creates new levels of performance through understanding internal and external factors and combining them to synergistic effect

Responsibilities

• Communicates with regular and prospective customers concerning requirements, talks with them regarding other customer service-related concerns, and answers any other questions. Fields and promptly responds to inquiries from customers regarding status of key projects, open orders, and any unresolved issues
• Exercises direct responsibility for the tracking of open items, for quotation of changes to project work scope, for securing purchase order coverage, and for resolution of contractual issues delaying input or shipment of customer requirements
• Processes orders for assigned account portfolio. This includes order entry/maintenance, order review, acknowledgment to the customer, and resolution of items delaying either release to manufacturing or shipments
• Adjusts complaints concerning billing or service rendered, referring complaints of service failures to designated departments for investigation
• Draws up master schedule to establish sequence and lead time of each operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders
• Analyzes production specifications and plant capacity data and performs mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, tools, and human resource requirements
• Plans and schedules work flow for each department and operation according to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times
• Plans sequence of fabrication, assembly, installation, and other manufacturing operations for guidance of production workers
• Confers with department supervisors to determine status of assigned projects
• Expedites operations that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions
• Prepares production reports and lists of required materials, tools, and equipment
• Prepares purchase orders to obtain materials, tools, and equipment
• Performs a reconciliation of shipments on a daily basis
• Produces the final forecasts for the Business Center on a monthly basis

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with 2 years of experience in production planning/scheduling OR 1 or more internships/development rotations in supply chain/production planning in a manufacturing environment OR AA Degree plus 5 years' experience in a manufacturing environment with production planning/scheduling responsibilities OR 8 years of experience in production planning/scheduling in a manufacturing environment.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• APICS Certification is preferred
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Demonstrates competent use of automated order system.
• Solid base knowledge of manufacturing process and flow of material.
• Strong quantitative analysis skills, including the use of Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to develop and use planning strategies.

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.

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