Material Planner

Job Title

Material Planner I

Join Gulfstream Aerospace as a Material Planner I in GAC Savannah to support production and completions requirements within an MRP/ERP environment.

Under direct supervision, perform planning activities, audit and maintain planning information, respond to schedule changes, and communicate changes to procurement and operations personnel.

• Bachelor's Degree in Materials Management, Operations Management, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform essential functions.
• Entry level. Related experience in manufacturing and materials planning or inventory management.

• Establish material requirements consistent with production rates, supplier lead times and corporate inventory objectives/policies.
• Ensure all data elements that impact the planning and supply chain are maintained within lead times, service levels, receiving/carrying cost, etc.
• Initiate purchase requisitions and purchase orders for new items and 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 Gulfstream Customers.
• Analyze shortage situations and determine root cause and corrective actions.
• Monitor and assist in identification of excess inventory and determine disposition.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports on inventory status and overall customer service level.
• Generate replenishment schedules and coverage analysis and 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 duties.
• Use Lean Manufacturing techniques to keep inventory and in-stock material at optimum quantity to support operation.
• 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.

• Requires extensive PC experience and knowledge of automated systems.
• Effective oral and written communications skills and strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office Products;
  Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• SAP experience desired but not required.

• Requisition Number: 230111
• Posting Type:
  Internal-External
• Department: J0881-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