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Howmet Aerospace · Whitehall, MI

# Supply Chain Planner - Thermatech

Whitehall, MI, United States On-site Supply Chain & Logistics 

Listed on Howmet Aerospace’s official careers site. Posted October 23, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on Howmet Aerospace’s careers site →](https://fa-exty-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/119863)

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## 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?”; adjusts 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. ​ 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.

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Oct 23, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 10, 2026
- Last checked: Nov 7, 2026
- Listed for: 28 days
- Location: Whitehall, MI, United States
- Work arrangement: On-site[Apply on Howmet Aerospace’s careers site →](https://fa-exty-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/119863)

## Hiring at Howmet Aerospace
- Open jobs: 799
- New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections
- Tracked since: Jul 10, 2026

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