Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution; Business Administration, and experience which has provided both theoretical and practical knowledge in the field. Minimum of 5 years planning or logistics experience with 3 of those years being in manufacturing. Enterprise Resource Planning or Material Resource Planning experience is required. Ability to utilize ERP or MRP Software. Strong organizational and time management skills. Demonstrated capability working with Microsoft Office suite of products; extremely proficient in Excel formulas, look-ups and pivot tables. 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 fastener aerospace experience 

Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) is seeking Senior Sourcing Specialist in our Fullerton, CA location. 

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, this position’s primary responsibilities are to develop, organize, and monitor the overall master production schedule plan to support the division's sales and customer service objectives. Develops the master schedule, material requirements lists, and production plans for complex products and/or production processes where the manufacturing processes may be new and/or variable. Works with other departments to ensure customer satisfaction. Reports on actual customer demand, trends, and forecasts, and adjusts capacity plans accordingly.

Responsibilities:

Translate projected forecasts, incoming volume, and work in process into a master production schedule with a time-phased build schedule, providing confirmations for sales order demand. Determines production priorities. Reviews all customer expedite requests and proposed orders booked at less than lead-time to balance production capability and business plan objectives with customer needs. Collaborates with supporting departments and senior management to resolve problems of unique and considerable scope and complexity that may adversely affect sales objectives. Evaluates, recommends, and implements changes to the planning process consistent with continuous improvement goals. Acts as the primary customer contact for matters regarding production status, schedule changes, shipping information, and returned material. Controls and may adjust the master schedule in response to customer feedback/requirements and manufacturing capacity. Publishes production plans/schedules by identifying products, equipment, sequence, completion dates, etc. Revises the master schedule as necessary when material shortages or capacity issues cannot be resolved to meet schedule. Reports significant deviations to contract administration and senior management. Recommends alternative plans to management when necessary to achieve divisional goals. Monitors, tracks, and reports performance to master schedule using production logs and comparing progress to schedule. Resolves scheduling problems by collecting and analyzing information and recommending solutions. Prepares complex reports by compiling and summarizing production requirements and performance to plan. Prepares backlog, forecast, business plan, and capacity data for Sales and Operations Planning/Production Planning Meetings (or similar meeting). Supports senior management in facilitating the meeting. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing technical or trade publications, establishing networks, and/or participating in professional associations. Complies with federal, state, and aerospace industry regulations; ensures adherence to requirements and advises management on needed actions.  Applies and may lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve the efficiency of internal systems and processes within the division and/or with supplier and/or customer involvement. Recommends actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses. Analyzes and proposes changes in methods. Acts as consultant to management on major matters. Establishes goals and objectives required to complete projects. Identifies mentoring needs. Trains and mentors less experienced employees. May provide leadership to others in department or to ad-hoc teams. May serve as functional expert. Shares specialized knowledge with others. Represents company on specific projects. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Work assignments may include cross-functional or project team responsibilities (e.g., continuous improvement).

Skills and Abilities:

Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through five or more years of increasingly responsible related production planning experience. Advanced specialized knowledge of manufacturing resource planning principles, automated systems, industry practices, regulations, and policies Ability to effectively assess, lead, and implement continuous improvement methods (e.g., pull systems, JIT) Thorough knowledge of manufacturing resource planning systems and interface operations; proficient in standard business application software Ability to work on complex problems where in-depth analysis and evaluation of situations or data frequently require complicated negotiations. Ability to solve a wide range of unique problems of considerable scope and complexity that may require new approaches or significant modification of standard procedure. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex policies and recommend changes to procedures. Ability to respond to significant inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to communicate effectively and make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on complex topics to top management, customers, and/or boards of directors. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to effectively demonstrate team member competencies and participate in goal setting, performance feedback, and self-development activities.