Logistics Specialist

GKN•Muncie, IN

30d

About The Position

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 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. Job Summary Perform analysis, dirve 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 conver the following (all or partially): Inbound/Recieving, internal material movements, warehousing, outbound/shipping, frieght/transport management, cycle counting, inventory management, transactional activities, and packing.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Logistics, Business Administration or equivalent combination of advanced education and/or 4 years progressive logisitcs 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 Goverment licensing to work with controlled technology and products
Strong writtern, verbal, and interpersonal communication; effective collaborate
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and SAP/MRP systems
Detail-oriented, organized and able to manage multiple priorties/projects under pressure
Takes initiative, solves problems, and exercises sound judgement
Skilled in conflict resolution, project management, and cross-functional teamwork
Selft-starter with strong decision-making abilities; flunt in English
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)

Nice To Haves

GKN and aerospace industry experience

Responsibilities

Maintains a schedule of inbound and outbound production material
Greets truck and arranges for incoming material unload and storage
Recieve and verify incoming raw material or products against invoices, PO's or other records
Notify Quality when incoming materials is ready for inspection
Examine, unpakc and inspect incoming shipments, document and report for discrepancies
Ensure all recieved materials and documents meet qualilty 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 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 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 recieving-related administrative duties promptly
Maintain organized filling systems
Represent Recieving in production meetings to communicate material status and understand priorities
Communicate with other departments and provide warehouse information on request
Take owenship of assigned areas, keeping them clean and organized
Lead and support projects within assigned areas
All other duties as assigned