Material Planner II for Production Material Planning

General Dynamics Corp
  • Savannah, GA
    4 days ago

    Job Description

    Responsibilities for this Position

    Position Title: Material Planner II for Production Material Planning

    Date: Sep 14, 2026

    Location: Savannah, GA, US

    Company: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

    Material Planner II for Production Material Planning in 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 experience

    in 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 Is.

    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: 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.

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    Copyright 2025 Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation. All Rights Reserved. A General Dynamics Company.

    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

    Nearest Major Market: Savannah

    Job Segment: Logistics, Supply Chain, SAP, ERP, Manufacturing Engineer, Operations, Technology, Engineering

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    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSavannah, GA

    Skills

    • Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Bill of Materials (BOM)unmatched
    • Business Administrationunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Computer Skillsunmatched
    • Corrective Actionunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
    • English Languageunmatched
    • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
    • Inventory Managementunmatched
    • Lean Manufacturingunmatched
    • Logisticsunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Manufacturing Engineeringunmatched
    • Manufacturing Methodsunmatched
    • Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
    • Manufacturing Operations Managementunmatched
    • Materials Managementunmatched
    • Materials Planningunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Microsoft PowerPointunmatched
    • Microsoft Product Familyunmatched
    • Microsoft Windows Operating Systemunmatched
    • Microsoft Wordunmatched
    • Operational Supportunmatched
    • Options Analysisunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Product Supportunmatched
    • Production Planningunmatched
    • Production Supportunmatched
    • Purchase Ordersunmatched
    • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
    • Resolve Customer Issuesunmatched
    • Root Cause Analysisunmatched
    • SAPunmatched
    • SAP ECC (fka SAP R/3 and SAP ERP)unmatched
    • Supply Chainunmatched
    • Technical Operationsunmatched
    • Willing to Travelunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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