Logistics Specialist

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.

Job Summary

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.

Job Responsibilities

Receiving & Material Handling

• 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.

Inventory & ERP Management

• 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.

Shipping & Scrap

• 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.

Administrative & Cross-Functional Support

• 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

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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, and cross-functional teamwork.
• Self-starter with strong decision-making abilities; fluent in English.

Physical Requirements:

• Standing and walking (At least 7hrs/day)
• Ability to carry and lift weight up to 50lbs
• Bending, squatting, reaching, pushing, and pulling required (At least 2hrs/day)
• Use of hands for fine dexterity, light and strong grasping (At least 7hrs/day)

We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?

A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.

We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.

We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.