
Tooling Planner/Buyer
Howmet, Brea, CA, United States
Duration: Full Time
Job Info
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
Responsibilities
Salary Range: $60,000 - $85,000 per year.
Position Overview:
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As a Tooling Buyer Planner, you'll be
part of our Brea, CA team working as an onsite employee.
Key Responsibilities:'
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Based on bill of material, customer due
dates and tooling lead times, plan supply chain.
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Update and maintain stock levels for
non-perishable tools and shop supplies.
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Co-ordinate with engineering department
to update and maintain tool drawings.
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Update/maintain bills of material.
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Co-ordinate and incorporate tooling
needs for production floor.
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Update/maintain tooling inventory.
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Confers with department supervisors to
determine status of assigned projects.
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Prepare production reports. Prepares
lists of required materials, tools, and equipment.
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Prepare purchase orders to obtain
materials, tools, and equipment.
Review MRP (JD Ewards) messages to
plan tooling orders/request.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:'
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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.
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Familiarity with JD Edwards (MRP) enterprise one, ASCP and Oracle
Advanced supply chain process software.
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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
About Us
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We 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.com