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Amazing opportunities.\nGKN 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.\nJob Summary\nPerform 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.\nJob Responsibilities\nReceiving & Material Handling\nMaintains a schedule of inbound and outbound production material.\nGreets truck and arranges for incoming material unload and storage.\nReceive and verify incoming raw material or products against invoices, PO’s or other records; enter transactions into the ERP/MRP system.\nNotify Quality when incoming material is ready for inspection.\nExamine, unpack and inspect incoming shipments, document and report discrepancies.\nEnsure all received materials and documents meet quality standards.\nRoute received items to the appropriate departments.\nSafely operate forklifts/power jacks to move materials.\nInventory & ERP Management\nEnsure ERP inventory accuracy through correct material placement, reconciliation, and audits.\nAssist with maintaining planning documents related to incoming/outgoing shipments.\nIssue work orders to the floor as requested.\nShipping & Scrap\nOrganize deliveries and outbound shipments of material.\nUpdate export compliance documents after shipments occur.\nAssist in expediting subcontractor deliveries.\nManage scrap dealers, including scheduling pickups and tub deliveries.\nArrange delivery and return of tubs to/from vendors.\nReview and audit scrap tub manifests and tally sheets for accuracy.\nAdministrative & Cross-Functional Support\nPerform all receiving-related administrative duties promptly.\nMaintain organized filing systems.\nRepresent Receiving in production meetings to communicate material status and understand priorities.\nCommunicate with other departments and provide warehouse information on request.\nTake ownership of assigned areas, keeping them clean and organized.\nLead and support projects within assigned areas.\nAll other duties as assigned\nJob Qualifications\nRequired Qualifications:\nBachelors degree in Logistics, Business Administration or equivalent combination of advanced education and/or 4 years progressive logistics experience\nMust be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations and/or program requirements.\nMust 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\nPreferred Qualifications:\nStrong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication; effective collaborator.\nGKN and aerospace industry experience.\nProficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and SAP/MRP systems.\nDetail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities/projects under pressure.\nTakes initiative, solves problems, and exercises sound judgment.\nSkilled in conflict resolution, project management, and cross-functional teamwork.\nSelf-starter with strong decision-making abilities; fluent in English.\nPhysical Requirements:\nStanding and walking (At least 7hrs/day)\nAbility to carry and lift weight up to 50lbs\nBending, squatting, reaching, pushing, and pulling required (At least 2hrs/day)\nUse of hands for fine dexterity, light and strong grasping (At least 7hrs/day)\nWe’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?\nA Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working\nEveryone 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’. 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