Logistics Advisor - Based in France

AWE; Reading; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology company based in Reading is seeking Logistic Advisors to manage inventory and oversee logistics functions. Responsibilities include inspecting items for quality, controlling stock management, and providing customer support. Candidates should be willing and able to maintain necessary security clearance and must either speak French or be willing to learn. A competitive package is offered, including a range of benefits aimed at supporting professional development and personal well-being.

Benefits

270 hours of annual leave

Professional Career Development funding

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous defined contribution pension

Life Assurance

Discounts on everyday spending

Special Leave Policy

Voluntary health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Must be willing to maintain necessary security clearance for the role.
• Experience in stock management and auditing.
• Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Control and manage inventory and logistics functions.
• Inspect items for quality and quantity.
• Liaise with customers regarding orders.

Skills

Ability to speak French or willingness to learn

Fork Lift Truck Operation

Logistics Management

Job description

We have 2 exciting opportunities for Logistic Advisors to join our team in France.

Location - Reading / Basingstoke area

Package - £27,360 - £41,040 (depending on your suitability and level of experience) and a range of benefits including car allowance, living allowances and more to be discussed at offer stage

You must either speak French or be willing to learn French.

As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include:

• Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services
• A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution)
• Life Assurance
• Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending
• Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family
• A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site

Key Accountabilities

• Control and management of all material on inventory.
• Stock management and auditing using recognised corporate systems
• Logistics functions within stores to include picking and packing, stock rotation, quarantining and distributing locally, nationally and internationally
• Focal point for Technology centres
• Non metallic's Logistics Management
• Deliver services in accordance with agreed service levels as defined in the Service Level Agreement (SLA)
• Fork Lift Truck Operator/Slinging and lifting

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect items for quality and quantity against supporting documentation
• Open, separate and segregate packages as directed
• Organise, sort and prepare materials across site for delivery including Packing of items and components for safe transportation
• Locating material in the appropriate stores location using (FIFO system) with the characteristics of the commodity
• Issue material with appropriate documentation (i.e. Form 16 Material data Sheet) in response to suitably authorised demands
• Where appropriate, deliver material and collect across all sites for demanders. (Site licence required)
• Report stock discrepancies as these are revealed
• Deliver continuous improvement and change through innovation
• To liaise with Customers by telephone and face to face when required and deal with day-to-day problems regarding their orders in a polite and helpful manner
• Primarily supporting conventional manufacturing in the management of the tooling and consumable store

Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role.

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