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Business Functional Specialist 1 for Material Planning

Gulfstream

Job Location:

Savannah, GA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 21 May 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 18 August 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

Business Functional Specialist 1 for Material Planningin 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 worlds 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

Bachelors 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:

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Additional Functions:

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

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

Performs all other duties as assigned. .

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

Completion of appropriate training in a Lean manufacturing and project management best practices desired.

Experience creating business case packages and leading their presentation.

Experience with effectively communicating to senior management.

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 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: 06/02/2026

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.

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation a wholly-owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) designs develops manufactures markets services and supports the worlds most technologically-advanced business jet aircraft

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Gulfstream

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics, designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services and supports the world’s most technologically advanced business-jet aircraft. Gulfstream has produced more than 2,800 aircraft for customers around the w ... View more

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