What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tooling Planner/Buyer position at Howmet?
- Job Identification 116960
- Job Category Supply Chain
- Posting Date 04/08/2026, 12:00 AM
- Locations 630 E Lambert Rd., Brea, CA, 92821, US (On-site)
- 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
Salary Range: $60,000 - $85,000 per year.
Position Overview:
' As a Tooling Buyer Planner, you'll be part of our Brea, CA team working as an onsite employee.
Key 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.
' Confers 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.
Basic 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
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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 and/or tool and die maker apprenticeship
Preferred
Salary : $60,000 - $85,000