Business Functional Specialist 1 for Material Planning

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Date: May 12, 2026

Location: Savannah, GA, US

Company: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

Business Functional Specialist 1 for Material Planning in  GAC Savannah


Unique Skills:

 

At Gulfstream, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in inspiring and empowering every individual to reach their fullest potential. From workforce development and meaningful connections to a culture of trust, respect, and integrity, we invest in our employees so they can do their best work and achieve success together. Creating and delivering the world’s finest aviation experience starts with our people and when our people thrive, so does our mission. 

This role will focus on working very closely with Material Planning for our Next Generation Operations. 

  • Translate planning requirements across part planning, demand/supply alignment, and aircraft scheduling
  •  Support implementation of planning tools (DDMRP, PP/DS, and scheduling systems) to ensure alignment with operational needs
  • Understands end-to-end planning processes include forecasting, MRP, inventory planning & replenishment, and how these impact supply continuity and financial outcomes.
  • Identify gaps in planning processes (forecasting, material readiness, schedule adherence) and drive improvements
  •  Ensure planning enhancements are clearly defined, tested, and aligned with leadership goals
  • Use planning KPIs and data to drive continuous improvement and measure outcomes.
  •  Partner with operations, procurement, and engineering to Identify constraints and improve planning accuracy
  • Understands users pain points to improve usability, adoption, and overall efficiency.
  •  Create training documentation and support training sessions prior to rolling out new enhancements


 

 

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 8 years experience supporting or acting as a SME for BT applications, including in depth transactional and cross functional process knowledge preferred.. .

Position Purpose:

Responsible for supporting Customer Support software solutions enhancements and sustaining activities. A large focus will be supporting new software initiatives while ensuring the integrity of the global template, as well as identifying, scoping and delivering on continuous improvement opportunities. Requires extensive knowledge of lean and project management techniques. Identifies where process improvements can be made, identifies software applicable solutions, creates the business case and works with the business and development team to develop the functional specification.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:
  1. Ensures that supported applications-delivered business process provides the appropriate functionality to run the business by leveraging detailed business knowledge.

  2. Leads small scale projects independently. Assists with project management of large scope technical initiatives.

  3. Identifies where process improvements can be made and works with BT/ERP and business SMEs to create the business case for each initiative. Responsible for recommending improvements with supported application functionality.

  4. Takes complex business requirements and models them within supported applications. Act as expert on all details regarding critical business processes and associated requirements.

  5. Understands / evaluates the impact of new processes and how to prepare the business for change.

  6. Using process mapping, lean six sigma and continuous improvement methods, applies these principles to functional business areas.

  7. Has a strong understanding of the reporting tools available and how to apply them (Crystal Reports / Cognos / Power BI etc.) .

Additional Functions:
  1. Leads and assist with the resolution of complex process-related break fix / production issues. .

  2. Conducts training and prepares training programs and materials as needed. .

  3. Performs all other duties as assigned. .

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:
  1. Completion of appropriate training in a Lean manufacturing and project management best practices desired.

  2. Experience creating business case packages and leading their presentation.

  3. Experience with effectively communicating to senior management.

  4. Software application configuration / authorization management knowledge and experience desired.

A credit history check from a national credit bureau will be conducted for all candidates for this position including new hires and current employees seeking promotion or transfer. This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

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Additional Information

Requisition Number: 232658

Category: Information Systems

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 05/19/2026 

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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