Inventory and Logistics Coordinator

Smiths Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A security solutions company seeks an organised individual for inventory management at Heathrow Airport, responsible for material movement and ensuring compliance with SLAs. The candidate will coordinate with service providers and maintain inventory accuracy while operating in a fast-paced, pressurised environment. Must have a relevant professional qualification and excellent communication skills, with a proven ability to deliver timely services. Join a leading firm focused on safety and ethical practices.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Proven track record for timely delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Experience in inventory management or purchasing.
• Experience of working in a multinational environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain inventory on site.
• Coordinate with local service providers.
• Ensure quality and quantity of shipments.
• Perform cyclic stock checks.
• Manage control measures for mistakes.
• Work in a fast-paced, pressured environment.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Inventory management

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant professional qualification

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection’s threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place.

Smiths Detection, a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security.

Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centres, with a global network of 3,000 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security.

This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the-art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day.

Job Description

This person will be responsible for daily logistics activities and material movement process for the Heathrow Airport contract. This person will have accountability and custody of the inventory on site and its movements.

The incumbent must possess a proven track record for timely delivery and customer satisfaction. They must be an organised and systematic individual

Understand the contractual relationships between Heathrow Airport and Smiths Detection for SLAs, along with the legal and compliance requirements of working in the region.

SPECIFIC DUTIES, ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Please note, due to the security pass required, we can only consider applicants that have lived and worked in the UK for over 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the Smiths Code of Corporate Responsibility and Business Ethics is upheld in all activities.
• Manage and maintain the company’s inventory on site through organised racking and bin identification to ensure quick response time to operational needs.
• Coordination with local service providers (transporters/3PL) for vehicles, helpers, lifting equipment, tools for delivery/placing of our inventory at Heathrow Airport.
• Receive shipments and ensure both quality and quantity. Maintain physical movements of inventory into and out of the Heathrow Airport facility
• Manage and control inventory accuracy checks
• Minimise overstocks and removal of obsolete / redundant materials
• Ensure incoming/outgoing product is receipted and managed appropriately according to company procedure.
• Ensure the required safety precautions are followed while working in the airport/Customer Sites
• Must be able to work as part of a team in a fast paced and pressured environment, communicating effectively with both colleagues and clients and following verbal and written instructions.
• Data to be maintained on SAP ERP and ServiceMax/SalesForce environment
• Perform cyclic stock checks
• Ensure works orders (WO) are accurately and timely fulfilled
• Manage control measures to ensure mistakes, inaccuracies and discrepancies are highlighted, addressed and resolved.
• Able to take on additional responsibilities as and when required by the management.

Qualifications

Education/Training:

• Ideally possessing a relevant professional qualification and/or suitable background experience in inventory management / purchasing
• Computer literacy, competency in use of all programs within MS Office Suite and aptitude for learning specialised software programs.
• Knowledge of SAP/Maximo/Servicemax

Experience:

• Have a detailed understanding of inventory control / management systems
• Experience of working in a multinational and multicultural environment is an advantage

Knowledge/Skills:

• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills for a demanding and customer focused working environment.
• Possess excellent personal organisation and business administration skills in accordance with modern best practice methods
• Possess the ability to work productively, efficiently & effectively with initiative and drive under tight timescales and pressure whilst maintaining attention to detail and quality.
• Possess the willingness to learn, improve and adapt.
• Language skills in English required.
• Must be decisive, driven and conscientious and interact well in a team environment.
• Possess excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to multitask and manage a wide range of activities.
• Strong customer service skills including phone etiquette and the ability to handle stressful situations when working under pressure and strict deadlines.
• Self-motivated, reliable, and accountable individual.
• The ability to make good judgments by thinking quickly and broadly.
• Must be organised and systematic

Work environment is typically considered a warehouse environment during normal or extended business hours.

Additional Information

Join us and we’ll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You’ll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You’ll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial andlifestyle perspective.

Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (Careers - Smiths Group plc )