Senior Material Analyst for PS Planning

Gulfstream Aerospace; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream Savannah is seeking a Senior Material Analyst for PS Planning to ensure optimal part inventories and on-time supply across the global network. You will apply demand planning, lifecycle management, and ERP processes to support fleet readiness.

The role emphasizes data-driven forecasting, cross-functional collaboration, and MS Office proficiency. Willingness to travel up to 25% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field.
• 4 years of experience in demand planning, inventory management, procurement, or logistics.
• APICS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, procure, and manage logistics and inventory of parts to meet performance metrics.
• Analyze KPIs to ensure supply chain service levels.
• Develop replenishment plans and manage inventory levels.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve shortages.
• Prepare reports on workload, inventory, and fill rate.
• Lifecycle planning for rotable and perishable items.
• Assist changes to tactical supply chain plans.

Skills

Part demand forecasting

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Senior Material Analyst for PS Planningin GAC Savannah

Unique Skills:

Demonstrated experience in analysing and understanding part usage demand and developing forecasts for future replenishment. Strong knowledge of MS Office products (excel, power point, etcetera).

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Business Admin or a related curriculum required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 4 years experience in at least one of the following areas of specialization: Demand planning inventory management, Procurement, Operational logistics across distribution networks. APICS certificate (Association for supply chain and operations management) preferred.

Position Purpose:Under limited direction, provide technical guidance while performing the supply chain management activities necessary to maintain accurate part inventories at optimum stock levels that ensure the business can meet global demands, as appropriate to area of specialization or expertise.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:Essential Functions:

1. Show superior technical skill and competence in performing the planning, procurement, logistics and inventory management of parts throughout the business unit and make recommendation for efficiency improvements.
2. Apply sound judgment, experience and specialized supply chain management knowledge to meet performance metrics.
3. Demonstrate proficiency to anticipate emerging trends; understand their potential impact to the business and make recommendations for mitigating risk.
4. Analyze key performance indicators to ensure supply chain service level goals are achieved and maintained.
5. Demonstrate understanding of the financial and logistical impact of inventory investment decisions across the business unit.
6. Perform lifecycle planning on rotable and perishable inventory items as required.
7. Prepare recommendations for changes to supply chain tactical plans in response to changing business requirements.
8. Assist in determining whether excess inventory is subject to re-distribution, sale or disposal.
9. Engage with members of other functional areas to understand problems relating to shortages, distribution, customer provisioning, service center demand, and over-the-counter sales. Recommend and implement solutions.
10. Support change management objectives.
11. Generate stakeholder confidence.

Additional Functions:

1. Develop replenishment plans which highlight future inventory imbalances. Take appropriate actions to re-balance inventory levels while minimizing associated logistics costs. .
2. Prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports pertaining to current status of group/individual workload, inventory levels, associated logistics considerations and overall customer fill rate. .
3. Review engineering drawings, vendor part catalogs, and purchased on assembly items to determine initial spares requirements in support of new and existing product lines. .
4. Complete audits as appropriate to area of specialization, identify discrepancies and recommend and implement solutions. .
5. Train team members and impart business knowledge, skills and experience. .
6. Participate in cross functional teams. .
7. Demonstrate ability and breadth of knowledge beyond area of specialization or expertise. .
8. Limited travel may be required, as appropriate to area of specialization. .

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

1. Experience in demand planning and managing inventories across distribution networks.
2. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software experience strongly preferred.
3. Experience with aircraft parts and regulations preferred.
4. Must be proficient in Microsoft Products such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 234971

Category: Materials

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 08/07/2026

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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