Material Planner

Position Overview

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Materials Planner (Material Planner I) for its GAC Savannah facility. The role supports production and completion requirements within an MRP/ERP environment, managing material planning, requisition, and inventory. The position reports to the Materials Planning team and collaborates with procurement, engineering, and operations.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Materials Management, Operations Management, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• Entry‑level, with related experience in manufacturing and materials planning or inventory management.

Under direct supervision, perform the planning activities associated with supporting Production and Completions requirements within an MRP/ERP environment. Audit and maintain planning information and associated part/material attributes. Respond to changes in schedules and bill‑of‑material modifications. Communicate resulting schedule changes to procurement and operations personnel when appropriate.

• Establish material requirements consistent with production rates, supplier lead times, and corporate inventory objectives/policies.
• Ensure all data elements that impact planning and the supply chain (lead times, service levels, receiving costs, etc.) are maintained.
• Initiate purchase requisitions and purchase orders for items that have reached reorder points.
• Coordinate with Product Support, Manufacturing Engineering, In‑House Shops, and purchasing to expedite parts in support of operations and customers.
• Analyze shortage situations to determine root cause and corrective actions.
• Monitor and assist in identification of excess inventory; determine disposition options and maintain part disposition tracking.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports on inventory status and customer service levels.
• Generate replenishment schedules and coverage analysis; communicate changes as required.
• Identify components with high demand variability, analyze options, and prepare recommendations for management approval.
• Follow safety, 6S, and quality requirements in every phase of assigned duties.
• Use Lean Manufacturing techniques to ensure inventory and in‑stock material are optimal to support operations.
• Analyze and resolve issues to maximize customer service at the lowest total cost.
• Frequent interaction with personnel in other departments to follow‑up, expedite, and coordinate parts.
• Develop understanding and establish experience base in Gulfstream materials processes and procedures.

Perform other duties as assigned.

• Requires extensive PC experience and knowledge of automated systems.
• Effective oral and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to operate personal computers; experience with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• SAP experience desired but not required.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Requisition Number: 230111
Posting Type:
Internal‑External
Department:
Comp Matl Planning
Category:
Materials
Percentage of Travel:
Up to 25%

Shift: First

Employment Type:

Full‑time
Salary Grade: E2
Number of Openings: 1
Posting End Date: 01/08/2026
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a wholly‑owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services, and supports the world’s most technologically‑advanced business aircraft.

Savannah

Logistics, Supply Chain, Aerospace, Manufacturing Engineer, Operations, Entry Level, Aviation, Engineering