Logistics Specialist - 2nd Shift

GKN Aerospace Careers • CA

88d • $20 - $24

About The Position

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 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career. The role involves performing analysis, driving continuous improvement projects, defining methodology/standard work, and managing and monitoring 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, packaging.

Requirements

• High School degree or GED equivalent.
• 3+ years of Manufacturing or Warehousing and logistics experience, including some ERP/MRP experience.
• U.S. Person per ITAR regulations to comply with export compliance and site SSA requirements.
• Proficiency in English, both verbal and written, sufficient to understand and effectively follow written safety procedures, company policies, work instructions, operations manuals, and more in a manufacturing environment.
• Reliable and satisfactory attendance is an essential job function of this role.

Nice To Haves

• GKN experience.
• SAP Experience.
• Value Stream Mapping & Lean experience.
• Manufacturing Systems.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Project Management.
• APICS Basics of Supply Chain Management (BSCM) or equivalent.
• Transport Management.
• Packaging.
• Material Handling Equipment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe working environment.
• Define standard work for logistics activities with the objectives of reducing lead time, reducing cost, improving customer service (quality and delivery).
• Define and manage relationship with external partners (suppliers, sub-contractors, freight forwarders, 3PL, customers) in relation to the logistics activities (e.g. receiving/shipping schedules, documentation, EDI).
• Develop process to ensure transactional activities will guarantee inventory accuracy in the management system (ERP, MRP).
• Analyze performance and define action plans to improve in line with the site Supply Chain CI plan.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation range between $20.00 - $24.00 per hour.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Access to training and development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees