Material Control Analyst 1 for Materials Fulfillment

Gulfstream Aerospace; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation in Savannah, GA is seeking a Material Control Analyst 1 for Materials Fulfillment to support shop floor activities and inventory integrity. This entry-level role collaborates with Manufacturing Management, Material Control, and Warehouse Operations to resolve production and material issues.

You will monitor MRP data, assist with cost variances, and help implement recovery plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field required; entry level.
• Experience in manufacturing/materials preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of inventory, MRP, and shop floor material control is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with supporting departments to ensure on-time delivery of required materials.
• Identify and analyze recurring critical path items to mitigate impacts to the production schedule.
• Track and status work in progress and inventory levels to ensure aircraft/inventory coverage.
• Interface with departments to ensure integrity of schedules and material shortages.
• Provide daily updates on aircraft flow and cost variances using applicable reports.
• Review and update MRP material master data for reorder points and lot sizes.
• Develop recovery plans for forecasted and actual critical items.
• Analyze material deviations and coordinate with off-site vendors and departments.
• Develop process measurements and reports.
• Act as liaison between Materials, Requirements Planning, Manufacturing Engineering, Corporate Scheduling, Quality and Operations.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing processes.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

PC proficiency

Lean Manufacturing knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration / Materials Management / Operations Management / Manufacturing Engineering or related

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Material Control Analyst 1 for Materials Fulfillmentin GAC Savannah

Unique Skills:

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

General focus of the materials fulfillment group is to support the shop floor across all business lines and all sites. On-site parts expediting, stock and tool room operations, and parts distribution within the facility. SAP experience preferred..

Current focus is for our Completions Material Control.

Note: This role is open for current recruitment and future recruitment. Advertisement may be removed earlier than closing date based on business need.

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

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:Essential Functions:

1. Communicate with supporting departments to ensure on-time delivery of required. materials to satisfy manufacturing requirements.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Provide Management with daily updates on aircraft flow, position drivers, critical path components, work order status and cost variances using applicable reports.
6. 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.
7. Develop and status recovery plans for forecasted and actual critical items; coordinate implementation of Recovery Plans with Purchasing, Suppliers and Operations.
8. 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.
9. Develop process measurements and reports as required.
10. Act as a liaison between Materials, Requirements Planning, Manufacturing Engineering, Corporate Scheduling, Quality and Operations in order to achieve established production goals.

Additional Functions:

1. Participate in Lean Manufacturing processes and complete Lean training as needed. .

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

1. Requires extensive PC experience and knowledge of automated systems.
2. Effective oral and written communications skills and strong interpersonal skills.
3. Ability to operate personal computers; experience with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office Products; Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
4. 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