Materials Manager

Materials Manager in GAC Westfield

Position Title: Materials Manager Date: Jul 23, 2026 Location: Westfield, MA, US Company: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

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.

• Expertise in remote site supply chain and material management operations.
• Strong critical spare parts and inventory optimization experience.
• Advanced knowledge of SAP or equivalent ERP systems.
• Proficiency in Power BI and data-driven decision making.
• Demonstrated ability to manage material risk and material conformance.
• Proven success leading warehouse and logistics operations.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience driving Lean and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities.
• Ability to make sound decisions in fast-paced, resource-constrained environments.

The compensation range for this role is $113,558 - $132,485 annually. Final compensation for this role will be determined by several factors including but not limited to: minimum and preferred qualifications, knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, and location.

Gulfstream employees benefit from a total rewards package that includes competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits plans, wellness programs, paid leave and tuition assistance. Our U.S. benefits package includes:

• 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.

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 8 years of experience in material operations. 5 years supervisory/management experience. Position Purpose: Manages the inventory management and/or production control operations of all related material functions. The Materials Manager is responsible for coordinating any efforts as assigned by the department senior manager, director and/or general manager.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities: Essential Functions:

1. Manages the company’s efforts to support the internal and external customers through the use of the various assets in the material team to include, but not limited to, inventory control, shipping, receiving, purchasing, planning, quality, and off-site functions.
2. Keeps abreast of industry regulations as they pertain to parts handling, export licensing and control customs, and anti-boycott procedures. Ensures various types of materials are adequately stored and controlled as they are frequently audited for governmental compliance by Department of State, ITAR and FAA regulators.
3. Controls internal and external costs for all material shipped to and from the company. Responsible for the planning of inventory and purchased part needs and timely disbursement to the aircraft.
4. Manages subordinate personnel and provides guidance and training to ensure skill sets, knowledge and educational capabilities meet position requirements.
5. Gives direction and guidance to the operation and scheduling in the priority order of the receiving and shipping processes for both company and customer assets.
6. Daily contact with departments management for project planning, information gathering, and problem solving.
7. Ensures departmental compliance in the implementation of all quality improvement processes.
8. Tracks, analyzes and reports production’s actual schedule position to the master schedule. Coordinates activities to ensure all materials are available for production in support of the master schedule.
9. Utilizes Lean principles as a standard tool for constant evaluation for improvements in processing and work flows.

Additional Functions:

1. Where applicable at sites: manages and publishes daily activity meetings with departments; works with Sr. Mgr. and Director to establish tactical projects that align with their vision of the department; controls the scrap/salvage program; monitors and ensures that the material/inventory control cycle count process is maintained within corporate guidelines; monitors and maintains the petty cash account.

Perform other duties as assigned. Other Requirements:

1. Knowledge of governmental regulations and interpretations preferred. Ensures compliance with all corporate, federal, and international regulations, including but not limited to, FAA/EASA Regulations, Import/Export Compliance, Quality Control, Hazmat, Traffic/Material Handling Standards, and departmental procedures.
2. Knowledge of MRP/ERP planning systems (varies with site).
3. Knowledge of Basic Supply Chain Management; to include master planning of resources, detailed scheduling and planning and execution and control of operations.
4. Knowledge of international conversions of weight, measures, and monetary exchanges.
5. Certified DOT HAZMAT awareness 181 preferred.
6. Practitioner of Lean tools preferred.

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