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Gulfstream Aerospace · 3 weeks ago

Material Planner 2

St. Louis, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$69K/yr - $81K/yr

2+ years exp

Gulfstream Aerospace is a leading manufacturer of technologically-advanced business jet aircraft, and they are seeking a Material Planner 2 to support production and completion requirements. This role involves planning activities in an MRP/ERP environment, maintaining planning information, and coordinating with various departments to ensure efficient operations.

AerospaceAutomotiveInformation TechnologyManufacturing

No H1B

Responsibilities

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

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

Qualification

Material PlanningInventory ManagementAnalytical SkillsExcelSAPLean ManufacturingEffective CommunicationInterpersonal Skills

Required

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

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

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

Preferred

Material Planning and Inventory Management Experience Preferred

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

SAP experience desired but not required

Benefits

***Medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage***

***Life and disability insurance***

***Retirement savings plan***

***Employee assistance plan***

***Voluntary programs such as adoption assistance, prepaid legal assistance, home and auto insurance, and accident insurance.***

Company

Gulfstream Aerospace

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Gulfstream Aerospace is an aircraft company that designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and services business jet aircraft. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.

Founded in 1958

Savannah, Georgia, USA

10001+ employees