Associate Material Analyst for Materials Planning

Gulfstream Aerospace; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace is seeking an Associate Material Analyst for Materials Planning in Savannah. The role focuses on maintaining optimal part inventories, coordinating with operations and customer support, and ensuring material availability to meet global demands.

The candidate should be skilled in forecasting, inventory management, and ERP systems. The position is entry-level, requires a Bachelor's degree, and APICS certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field required.
• Experience in statistical demand forecasting and time-phased replenishment planning preferred.
• APICS certification preferred.
• ERP software experience and SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, procurement, logistics and inventory management of parts across the business unit.
• Monitor demand trends and impact on inventory and service levels.
• Analyze KPIs and financial implications of inventory decisions.
• Assist in lifecycle planning for rotable and perishable inventories.
• Collaborate with other functions to address shortages and distribution issues.
• Prepare reports on workload, inventory levels and logistics costs.

Skills

Statistical forecasting

Time-phased replenishment

Inventory management

Procurement procedures

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

APICS certification (preferred)

Tools

SAP

ERP software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Associate Material Analyst for Materials Planning in GAC Savannah

At Gulfstream, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in inspiring and empowering every individual to reach their fullest potential. From workforce development and meaningful connections to a culture of trust, respect, and integrity, we invest in our employees so they can do their best work and achieve success together. Creating and delivering the world’s finest aviation experience starts with our people and when our people thrive, so does our mission.

Unique Skills

This role is open for ongoing recruitment in our Materials planning group. The materials planning group focuses on material planning requirements across Operations, Customer Support, and Completions. Inventory Control and Cycle Count Oversight Management for all Operational and Customer Support. Team supports networks for maintaining accurate records of inventory levels, validating accuracy through scheduled and recurring counts and audits.

SAP Experience Preferred.

Many of the shifts are standard shifts, but we do have some offshifts. The role may be unposted prior the scheduled end date based on business needs.

Education And Experience Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Entry level position. Experience in statistical demand forecasting, time-phased replenishment planning, and managing inventories preferred. APICS certificate (Association for supply chain and operations management) preferred.

Position Purpose

Under general supervision, perform the supply chain management activities necessary to maintain accurate part inventories at optimum stock levels that ensure the business can meet global demands, as appropriate to area of specialization or expertise.

Job Description

Essential Functions

• Support the planning, procurement, logistics and inventory management of parts throughout the business unit.
• Display ability to recognize emerging trends and understand their potential impact to the business.
• Understand the key performance indicators used to ensure supply chain service level goals are achieved.
• Comprehend the financial and logistical impact of inventory investment decisions.
• Assist in lifecycle planning on rotable and perishable inventory items as required.
• Support recommendations for changes to supply chain tactical plans in response to changing business requirements.
• Engage in discussions to determine whether excess inventory is subject to re-distribution, sale or disposal.
• Develop relationships with other functional areas to identify problems relating to shortages, distribution, customer provisioning, service center demand, and over-the-counter sales.

Additional Functions

• Review forecasts and recommend adjustments. .
• Assist in developing replenishment plans which highlight future inventory imbalances. Recommend actions to re-balance inventory levels. .
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports pertaining to current status of group/individual workload, inventory levels, associated logistics costs and overall customer fill rate. .
• Review engineering drawings, vendor part catalogs, and purchased on assembly items to determine initial spares requirements in support of new and existing product lines. .
• Complete audits as appropriate to area of specialization. .
• Limited travel may be required, as appropriate to area of specialization. .

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements

• Gulfstream intern or co-op experience preferred.
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of procurement procedures and manufacturing and parts distribution principles preferred.
• Ability to operate personal computer and be proficient in Microsoft Products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 234992

Category: Materials

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: Multiple Shifts

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 10/22/2026

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.

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