Material Planner 1 for Planning and Control

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Material Planner 1 in Savannah, GA. This role focuses on material planning for production and completions within an MRP/ERP environment and requires coordinating schedule changes with procurement and operations teams.

Qualified candidates have a Bachelor's degree in materials/operations management or related fields and entry level experience in planning or inventory management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Entry level experience in manufacturing and materials planning or inventory management.
• Proficiency with IBM/PC environments and MS Office for reporting and communication.

Responsibilities

• Establish material requirements aligned with production rates and lead times.
• Initiate procurement for new and existing items based on reorder points.
• Coordinate with product support, manufacturing, and purchasing to expedite parts.
• Prepare inventory reports and monitor service levels and costs.
• Analyze shortages, root causes, and corrective actions.
• Identify excess inventory and determine disposition and redistribution options.
• Communicate schedule changes to procurement and operations personnel.

Skills

Material planning

ERP systems

Inventory management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Management / Operations Management / Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Material Planner 1 - Planning and Control

Location: GAC Savannah, GA

This role focuses on material planning for production and completions, supporting production and completions requirements within an MRP/ERP environment. The planner will audit and maintain planning information and respond to changes in schedules, supply chain, and bill of material modifications.

Education and Experience Requirements

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

Position Purpose

Under direct supervision, perform planning activities associated with supporting production and completions requirements, audit and maintain planning information in applicable systems and databases, and communicate schedule changes to procurement and operations personnel when appropriate.

Responsibilities

• 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, unique items and existing 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; determine whether the excess is subject to redistribution or disposal and maintain proper part disposition for tracking purposes.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports on current inventory status and overall customer service level.
• Generate replenishment schedules and coverage analysis for a buyer or planner and communicate changes as required.

Additional Functions

• 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 is the optimum quantity required 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.
• Develop an investigative and analytical mindset.

Other Requirements

• 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 English.

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.