Logistics Specialist

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Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet.

With over 16,000 employees across 32 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.6bn in 2025. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Perform analysis, drive continuous improvement projects, define methodology / standard work, manage and monitor performance in the area of logistics and material flow at site level. The role can cover the following (all or partially):
Inbound / Receiving, internal material movements, warehousing, outbound / shipping, freight/transport management, cycle counting, inventory management, transactional activities, and packaging.

• Maintains a schedule of inbound and outbound production material.
• Greets truck and arranges for incoming material unload and storage.
• Receive and verify incoming raw material or products against invoices, PO’s or other records; enter transactions into the ERP/MRP system.
• Notify Quality when incoming material is ready for inspection.
• Examine, unpack and inspect incoming shipments, document and report discrepancies.
• Ensure all received materials and documents meet quality standards.
• Route received items to the appropriate departments.
• Safely operate forklifts/power jacks to move materials.

• Ensure ERP inventory accuracy through correct material placement, reconciliation, and audits.
• Assist with maintaining planning documents related to incoming/outgoing shipments.
• Issue work orders to the floor as requested.

• Organize deliveries and outbound shipments of material.
• Update export compliance documents after shipments occur.
• Assist in expediting subcontractor deliveries.
• Manage scrap dealers, including scheduling pickups and tub deliveries.
• Arrange delivery and return of tubs to/from vendors.
• Review and audit scrap tub manifests and tally sheets for accuracy.

• Perform all receiving-related administrative duties promptly.
• Maintain organized filing systems.
• Represent Receiving in production meetings to communicate material status and understand priorities.
• Communicate with other departments and provide warehouse information on request.
• Take ownership of assigned areas, keeping them clean and organized.
• Lead and support projects within assigned areas.
• All other duties as assigned

• Bachelors degree in Logistics, Business Administration or equivalent combination of advanced education and/or 4 years progressive logistics experience
• Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations and/or program requirements.
• Must be US Person (Citizen or Green Card Holder) or have the ability to obtain the necessary Government licensing to work with controlled technology and products

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication; effective collaborator.
• GKN and aerospace industry experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and SAP/MRP systems.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities/projects under pressure.
• Takes initiative, solves problems, and exercises sound judgment.
• Skilled in conflict resolution, project management,…