Material Planner I - MRP/ERP for Aerospace Production

General Dynamics Corporation; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

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Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics, seeks a Materials Planner to support Production and Completions requirements within an MRP/ERP environment. The role emphasizes audit and maintenance of planning data, procurement coordination, and to respond quickly to schedule changes that affect operations and Gulfstream customers.

Responsibilities include establishing material requirements, monitoring lead times, initiating POs, and analyzing shortages.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Establish material requirements consistent with production rates, supplier lead times and corporate inventory objectives/policies.
• Ensure all data elements which 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. Assist in determining whether the excess is subject to re-distribution or disposal. Maintain proper part disposition for tracking purposes.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports pertaining to current status of inventory and overall customer service level.
• Generate replenishment schedules and coverage analysis for a buyer or planner and communicate changes as required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Job description

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics, seeks a Materials Planner to support Production and Completions requirements within an MRP/ERP environment. The role emphasizes audit and maintenance of planning data, procurement coordination, and to respond quickly to schedule changes that affect operations and Gulfstream customers.

Responsibilities include establishing material requirements, monitoring lead times, initiating POs, and analyzing shortages.