Inventory Analyst (SIOP Deployment) - Howmet Aerospace

About Howmet Aerospace

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 $6.6 billion in revenue in 2023, 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 2023 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report .

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Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We celebrate diversity and 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.

If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email TalentAcquisitionCoE_Howmet@howmet.comBasic Qualifications (Minimum):

• Bachelor's degree in Math, Science, Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain Management, or other STEM based field of study from an accredited institution.
• Coursework or direct work experience with data analytics
• Coursework or direct work experience with continuous improvement / process improvement initiatives
• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills as well as exhibit initiative and a high level of energy
• 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.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

Technical skills

• Advanced proficiency in Excel Spreadsheet such as the creation of macros and other related data analysis skills
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Basic understanding of PowerBI (or similar tools)
• Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Basic Financial Literacy -knowledge of financial principles and practices, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
• Experience leading process improvement initiatives.
• Basic Financial Literacy -knowledge of financial principles and practices, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.

Other Skills

• Communication - excellent interpersonal and communication skills as well as exhibit initiative and a high level of energy
• Teamwork - exhibit teamwork and go-getting attitude
• Problem Solving - ability to break up problems into smaller manageable pieces, to identify creative ways to gather data from internal and external sources and to leverage hypothesis driven approach.
• Critical Thinking - able to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Problem Sensitivity - ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.
• Organizing, planning, and prioritizing work - ability to develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work results.
• Disciplined Execution - ability to hold the team accountable through daily execution to the plan. When required, he/she will need to be able to dive into details to ensure operational success?
• Production and Processing - knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

The incumbent shall take such steps as necessary to assure that all employment practices under his/her control, including hiring, firing, promotions, and discipline, are conducted in a nondiscriminatory fashion and without regard to race, sex, religion, national origin, age or physical disability. Incumbent recognizes that accident prevention is equal to quality, production, delivery, and cost control and accepts the responsibility to work safety while promoting safety conscious among fellow employees.Howmet Aerospace, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Company's primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems and titanium structural parts necessary for mission-critical performance and efficiency in aerospace and defense applications, as well as forged wheels for commercial transportation. Howmet Aerospace is transforming the next phase of more fuel-efficient, quieter aerospace engines and sustainable ground transportation. For more information, visit www.howmet.com . Follow @howmet: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Howmet Engine Systems is currently seeking a Supply Chain professional to join our team. Are you an empowered Team Partner with the drive to transform ideas into sustainable value? Our organization is dedicated to rapid, profitable growth through operational excellence and career development. If you are an energetic professional that wants to be a part of a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply.

Job Summary:

Under the guidance of the Director of Operational Planning, this position is responsible for supporting and assisting the Structural Castings Business Segment focused on driving Sales Inventory and Operational Planning processes at the Winsted Connecticut Machining operation. in the organization, planning, implementation, and follow-through in the deployment and refinement of Sales Inventory and Operational Planning processes. Correspondingly, the incumbent coordinates and leads activities that are designed to improve on-time delivery, inventory management, supply/demand visibility. This position does not directly supervise other personnel. Additionally, this position supports Operations, Supply Chain, and the Plant Manager.

Job Responsibilities:

• Deploy to Winsted, CT as part of a team to improve Sales Inventory and Operational Planning (SIOP) processes specifically around inventory management.
• Perform observations across the flow path and different functional areas, working with a cross functional team to document current conditions.
• Build a deep understanding of the drivers of the current condition and work cross functionally to develop and deploy solutions to improve SIOP processes with an emphasis on inventory management.
• Participate in the Howmet Business System implementation of continuous improvement initiatives with a focus on supply chain and inventory management.
• Coordinate with resource departments to implement improvements to drive down process inefficiencies and improve the accuracy of inventory management systems.
• Collaborate in Kaizen activities, problem solving, and rapid improvement process events with both internal and external consultants, customers, and suppliers. This includes providing support to sustain all follow-throughs required to sustain the improvements initiated during those events.
• Cross functional collaboration including spending time on the manufacturing shop floor to learn and interact with employees.
• Performing other duties as assigned.