Material Planner II

Gulfstream Aerospace; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical coverage starting day 1

Dental coverage starting day 1

Vision coverage starting day 1

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace in Appleton, WI seeks a Material Planner II to manage production planning within an MRP/ERP environment. You will establish material requirements, maintain data integrity, and coordinate with procurement and operations to ensure on-time parts delivery.

Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel are essential. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a related field with 2 years of manufacturing/materials planning experience; a Master’s degree may offset

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Materials Management, Operations Management, Manufacturing Engineering, or related curriculum or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
• 2 years related experience in manufacturing and materials planning or inventory management. Master’s Degree may offset 2 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Establish material requirements consistent with production rates, supplier lead times and inventory objectives/policies.
• Ensure all data elements which impact the planning and supply chain are maintained within lead times and service levels.
• Initiate purchase requisitions and purchase orders for new items and items at 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 and determine disposition.
• Prepare reports on current status of inventory and customer service level.
• Generate replenishment schedules and communicate changes as required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Education

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

Master's Degree in related field

Tools

Excel

SAP

Job description

Unique Skills

Our aircraft are industry leaders and so are our people. We're looking for talented, motivated people who are ready to do innovative work, and we offer exciting career opportunities worldwide.

Material Planner II in GAC Appleton

Unique Skills

Our aircraft are industry leaders and so are our people. We're looking for talented, motivated people who are ready to do innovative work, and we offer exciting career opportunities worldwide.

Let your career take flight

Our aircraft are industry leaders and so are our people. We're looking for talented, motivated individuals who are ready to do innovative work, and we offer exciting career opportunities worldwide.

Gulfstream employees benefit from a total rewards package that includes

• competitive compensation
• medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage starting on day 1
• retirement savings plan

A good candidate will have strong analytical skills and be proficient in Excel.

Education And Experience Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Business Administration, Materials Management, Operations Management, Manufacturing Engineering, or other related curriculum or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 2 years related experiencein manufacturing and materials planning or inventory management. Master's Degree In related fieldMay offset 2 yrs of experience requirement.

Position Purpose

Under limited supervision, perform the planning activities associated with supporting Production and Completions requirements within an MRP/ERP environment. Audit and maintain planning information and associated part/material attributes within applicable systems and databases. Respond to changes in schedules and changes resulting from bill of material modifications. Communicate resulting schedule changes to procurement and operations personnel when appropriate. Responsibilities may include working closely with all levels of personnel within Gulfstream and approved suppliers.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities: Essential Functions

• 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.
• Responsible for training, developing, and mentoring Material Planner I’s.

Additional Functions

• Identify components with high level of 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 qty required. to support the operation. .
• 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 mind set. .

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: 235145

Category: Materials

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 08/19/2026

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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