Material Control Analyst 1

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Material Control Analyst 1 in Savannah, Georgia. This entry-level role involves analyzing manufacturing and inventory processes, ensuring material flow, and coordinating with various departments to improve production efficiency. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or a related field and strong analytical and communication skills.

The position promotes growth in a supportive environment, contributing to the company's mission of delivering the world's finest aviation experience.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position with a Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• Requires effective oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of automated systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with departments to ensure timely material delivery.
• Analyze production issues and propose solutions.
• Track inventory levels and production schedules.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Analytical skills

Knowledge of SAP

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Company: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

Position: Material Control Analyst 1 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.

About the Group

The role is open for current openings and ongoing recruitment in the enterprise supply chain organization. Position will be subject to close prior to posting end date based on needs of business. SAP experience preferred.

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Materials Management, Operations Management, Manufacturing Engineering or related curriculum required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Entry level. Related experience in manufacturing and/or materials to include one of the following preferred: Inventory processes and control of all types of materials, Manufacturing shop floor material control, or warehousing.

Position Purpose: Under direct supervision, perform various administrative and liaison functions relating to analyzing and initiating actions with Manufacturing Management, Shop Floor Material Control and Warehouse Operations. Work closely with Material Control, and other applicable organizations to coordinate and assist timely and accurate resolutions to associated production and inventory processes. Identify root causes and disconnects to help management develop resolutions to inventory inaccuracies, work order release issues, aircraft cost variances, material flow issues and Manufacturing positions with regard to the Master Production Schedule.

Job Description

Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Essential Functions:

• Communicate with supporting departments to ensure on-time delivery of required materials to satisfy manufacturing requirements.
• Identify and analyze recurring critical path items to mitigate impacts to the production schedule; implement solutions to help remove barriers in order to improve production rates; respond to problem issues from customers and initiate actions to minimize negative impacts.
• Track, analyze, and status work in progress and inventory levels to ensure aircraft/inventory coverage; identify trends in production schedules and process issues; develop applicable reports and communicate recommendations to management.
• Interface with supporting departments to ensure integrity of schedules, job status, work order release and material shortages; ensure aircraft cost per work order, maintain back-flush / post-deduct inventory, work order status, and accurate inventory transactions.
• Provide Management with daily updates on aircraft flow, position drivers, critical path components, work order status and cost variances using applicable reports.
• Review and update MRP material master data to ensure accuracy of reorder points, lot sizes, production build durations, planned delivery time, processing time, safety stock levels, planner codes, etc.
• Develop and status recovery plans for forecasted and actual critical items; coordinate implementation of Recovery Plans with Purchasing, Suppliers and Operations.
• Analyze and track material deviations to include cannibalization from aircraft or inventory, diversion of assets, material discrepancies, receiving discrepancies, quality issues and in-house completion processes. Communicate with off-site coordinators and Mexicali representatives.
• Develop process measurements and reports as required.
• Act as a liaison between Materials, Requirements Planning, Manufacturing Engineering, Corporate Scheduling, Quality and Operations in order to achieve established production goals.

Additional Functions:

• Participate in Lean Manufacturing processes and complete Lean training as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

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

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

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 232123

Category: Materials

Percentage of Travel: None

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 09/17/2026

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 jet aircraft.

Nearest Major Market: Savannah

Job Segment: Logistics, Supply Chain, Aerospace, Manufacturing Engineer, Operations, Aviation, Engineering