Material Planner II for Production Material Planning

Gulfstream Aerospace; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace seeks a Material Planner II for Production Material Planning in Savannah. This role manages material requirements within an MRP/ERP environment and communicates schedule changes to procurement and operations to support production and Completions.

The role emphasizes data integrity, timely reporting, and collaboration with Product Support, Manufacturing Engineering, in-house shops, and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in related field; 2 years of manufacturing/materials planning experience; Master's degree may offset 2 years of experience.
• Experience with planning in an ERP environment and strong data integrity skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office and SAP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish material requirements aligned with production rates, lead times, and inventory objectives.
• Maintain planning data elements within lead times and service levels.
• Initiate purchase requisitions and purchase orders for new or reordered items.
• Coordinate with Product Support, Manufacturing Engineering, in-house shops, and purchasing to expedite parts.
• Analyze shortages and determine root causes and corrective actions.
• Monitor excess inventory and determine disposition; track parts.
• Prepare reports on inventory status and customer service levels.
• Generate replenishment schedules and communicate changes to buyers/planners.
• Train, develop, and mentor Material Planner I.
• Identify high-demand-variability components and propose management-approved options.
• Follow safety, 6S, and quality requirements in all duties.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing to optimize in-stock material.
• Interact with other departments to follow-up and coordinate parts.
• Develop understanding of Gulfstream Materials processes.
• Develop investigative/analytical mindset.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

SAP

Education

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

Master's Degree in related field may offset 2 yrs of experience

Tools

MS Office Suite

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Material Planner II for Production Material Planningin GAC Savannah

Unique Skills:

Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint and SAP preferred

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:

1. Establish material requirements consistent with production rates, supplier lead times and corporate inventory objectives/policies.
2. Ensure all data elements which impact the planning and supply chain are maintained within lead times, service levels, receiving/carrying cost, etc.
3. Initiate purchase requisitions and purchase orders for new items, unique items and existing items that have reached reorder points.
4. Coordinate with Product Support, Manufacturing Engineering, In House Shops, and purchasing to expedite parts in support of Operations and Gulfstream Customers.
5. Analyze shortage situations and determine root cause and corrective actions.
6. 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.
7. Prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports pertaining to current status of inventory and overall customer service level.
8. Generate replenishment schedules and coverage analysis for a buyer or planner and communicate changes as required.
9. Responsible for training, developing, and mentoring Material Planner I's.

Additional Functions:

1. Identify components with high level of demand variability, analyze options and prepare recommendations for management approval. .
2. Follow safety, 6S, and quality requirements in every phase of assigned duties. .
3. Use Lean Manufacturing techniques to ensure inventory and in stock material is the optimum qty required. to support the operation. .
4. Analyze and resolve issues to maximize customer service at the lowest total cost. .
5. Frequent interaction with personnel in other departments to follow-up, expedite, and coordinate parts. .
6. Develop understanding and establish experience base in Gulfstream Materials processes and procedures. .
7. Develop an investigative and analytical mind set. .

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,.
4. PowerPoint.
5. 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: 236132

Category: Materials

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 09/20/2026

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