Tooling Planner/Buyer

Responsibilities

• Based on bill of material, customer due dates and tooling lead times, plan supply chain.
• Update and maintain stock levels for non-perishable tools and shop supplies.
• Co-ordinate with engineering department to update and maintain tool drawings.
• Update/maintain bills of material.
• Co-ordinate and incorporate tooling needs for production floor.
• Update/maintain tooling inventory.
• Confer with department supervisors to determine status of assigned projects.
• Prepare production reports.
• Prepares lists of required materials, tools, and equipment.
• Prepare purchase orders to obtain materials, tools, and equipment.
• Review MRP (JD Ewards) messages to plan tooling orders/request.

Qualifications

• One year certificate from college or technical school; or a minimum of three-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Familiarity with JD Edwards (MRP) enterprise one, ASCP and Oracle Advanced supply chain process software.
• Basic Mathematical Skills

About the Role

As a Tooling Buyer Planner, you'll be part of our Brea, CA team working as an onsite employee.

Benefits

Commensurate with experience.

Pay

$60,000 - $85,000 per year.

Schedule

N/A

Howmet Aerospace Inc.

Howmet Aerospace Inc., 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.

About the Team

Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) is a business unit of Howmet Aerospace, headquartered in Torrance, California. We hold the number one global position in aerospace fastening systems, and we're the North American leader in commercial transportation fasteners. Our high-tech, multi-material fastening systems are found nose to tail on aircraft and aerospace engines. Our products are also critical components of industrial gas turbines, automobiles, commercial transportation vehicles, and construction and industrial equipment.