Material Planner II

Gulfstream Aerospace

Material Planner II managing materials, inventory, and production schedules for Gulfstream Aerospace, which designs and manufactures advanced business jets. Coordinating suppliers and operations to support aircraft production.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeAppleton • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in materials planning and inventory management within an MRP/ERP environment, with strong analytical skills to optimize supply chain performance and effective communication abilities to coordinate across departments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Materials PlanningInventory ManagementAnalytical SkillsProficiency in ExcelSAP Experience

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Hard Skills

Materials PlanningInventory ManagementAnalytical SkillsProficiency in ExcelAutomated Systems KnowledgeReplenishment SchedulingBill of Material ModificationsPurchase RequisitionsData AnalysisLean Manufacturing

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsTraining and Mentoring

Tools & Technologies

MRP/ERP SystemsMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft Windows

Industry Keywords

Production PlanningSupply Chain PerformanceCustomer Service6SQuality Requirements

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform planning activities supporting Production and Completions requirements within an MRP/ERP environment
Audit and maintain planning information and part/material attributes in applicable systems and databases
Respond to schedule changes and bill of material modifications
Communicate schedule changes to procurement and operations personnel
Establish material requirements consistent with production rates, supplier lead times, and inventory objectives
Maintain data elements affecting planning and supply chain performance
Initiate purchase requisitions and purchase orders
Coordinate with Product Support, Manufacturing Engineering, In House Shops, and purchasing to expedite parts
Analyze shortages, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions
Monitor excess inventory and assist with redistribution or disposal decisions
Maintain part disposition records
Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly inventory and customer service reports
Generate replenishment schedules and coverage analyses
Train, develop, and mentor Material Planner I employees
Analyze demand variability and prepare recommendations for management
Follow safety, 6S, Lean Manufacturing, and quality requirements
Analyze and resolve issues to maximize customer service at the lowest total cost
Coordinate parts with personnel in other departments
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Materials Management, Operations Management, Manufacturing Engineering, or related curriculum, or equivalent combination of education and experience
2 years of related experience in manufacturing and materials planning or inventory management
Strong analytical skills
Proficiency in Excel
Extensive PC experience and knowledge of automated systems
Effective oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Experience with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
SAP experience desired but not required
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
Must be able to work without company-provided visa sponsorship unless currently sponsored Gulfstream employee

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Medical coverage starting on day 1
Prescription coverage starting on day 1
Dental coverage starting on day 1
Vision coverage starting on day 1
Retirement savings plan
Up to 25% travel