Materials Manager
Role Overview
• Business Partnership: Serve as a trusted partner to business line leaders, ensuring materials operations are aligned with organizational objectives and customer expectations .
• Operational Leadership: Oversee and optimize the flow of materials, inventory, and tools to support production, maintenance, and aftermarket activities .
• Champion best practices in warehousing, distribution, and production control .
• Talent Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team. Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth. Ensure accurate and meaningful communication flow between leadership and team to ensure alignment .
• Project & Change Management: Drive and participate in large-scale, cross-functional initiatives supporting business transformation. Manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously, delivering results in dynamic environments .
• Performance Management: Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure operational efficiency, cost control, and compliance with regulatory requirements .
• Stakeholder Communication: Communicate clearly and proactively with teams, stakeholders, and executive leadership. Provide timely updates on operational performance, project status, and strategic initiatives .
• Problem Solving & Analytics: Apply advanced analytical and problem-solving skills to identify opportunities, resolve challenges, and support data-driven decision making .
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure strict adherence to company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements (FAA/EASA, import/export, hazmat, etc.) .
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive business transformation.
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with enterprise resource planning (ERP/MRP) systems, SAP, Corridor and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Commitment to operational excellence, safety, and continuous improvement.
Key Skills for This Role
Full Job Posting
Materials Manager 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.
The position is part of our enterprise materials organization which focuses on materials planning support across operations, customer support, and completions (interior of aircraft build). The Materials Manager will supervise directly several Materials Supervisors and indirectly Associate Material Analysts to Senior Materials Analysts.
Preferred Skills
Extensive Excel, Access Skills
Strong Leadership and Team Development skills
Both SAP and Corridor experience (preferred)
Strong analytical, project management, and presentation skills
Analytical and Data-Driven Decision Making ability
Leadership & Team Development skills
Strategic Inventory & Supply Chain Management knowledge
Job Description
Business Partnership: Serve as a trusted partner to business line leaders, ensuring materials operations are aligned with organizational objectives and customer expectations .
Operational Leadership: Oversee and optimize the flow of materials, inventory, and tools to support production, maintenance, and aftermarket activities .
Champion best practices in warehousing, distribution, and production control .
Talent Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team. Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth. Ensure accurate and meaningful communication flow between leadership and team to ensure alignment .
Project & Change Management: Drive and participate in large-scale, cross-functional initiatives supporting business transformation. Manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously, delivering results in dynamic environments .
Performance Management: Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure operational efficiency, cost control, and compliance with regulatory requirements .
Stakeholder Communication: Communicate clearly and proactively with teams, stakeholders, and executive leadership. Provide timely updates on operational performance, project status, and strategic initiatives .
Problem Solving & Analytics: Apply advanced analytical and problem-solving skills to identify opportunities, resolve challenges, and support data-driven decision making .
Compliance & Safety: Ensure strict adherence to company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements (FAA/EASA, import/export, hazmat, etc.) .
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive business transformation.
Exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Proficiency with enterprise resource planning (ERP/MRP) systems, SAP, Corridor and Microsoft Office Suite.
Commitment to operational excellence, safety, and continuous improvement.
Additional Information
Requisition Number: 236301
Category: Materials
Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%
Shift: First
Employment Type: Full-time
Posting End Date: 09/27/2026
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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