Planning and Logistics Specialist

GPS Recruitment; Kings Langley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Planning & Logistics specialist in the aerospace sector, located in Hemel Hempstead. The ideal candidate will manage order book processes, ensure documentation for production, and improve logistical efficiencies. Previous aerospace experience is essential. This role offers potential for negotiation on salary based on experience, up to £34K.

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics within the aerospace industry is essential.
• Strong ability to manage order book and ensure accuracy.
• Capable of planning and releasing shop order requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide responsive service to customers and support order management.
• Oversee loading of sales and production orders to MRP system.
• Compile production documentation for shop floor launches.
• Track and update production work orders effectively.
• Assist in dispatch documentation preparation.

Skills

Order book management

Logistical process improvement

Customer service

MRP systems

Production documentation

Tools

Javelin (MRP)

Job description

Role :

Planning & Logistics specialist (Aerospace)

Location :

Hemel Hempstead

Salary :

Neg on experience (up to 34K)

The Planning & Logistics Specialist will be responsible for the administration of all transactional processes within Javelin (MRP) and supporting systems to maintain order book integrity and shop order planning spanning the order input to shipment invoice cycle.

Key Responsibilities :

• Provide a consistent, flexible and responsive service to our customers at all times. Working closely with the operations team the Planning & Logistics Specialist will lead logistical process improvement supporting the overall site growth and customer service objectives
• Oversee and improve the order book management process ensuring all sales & production orders are loaded to Javelin (MRP) and corresponding acknowledgements to customers’ demand portals.
• Plan and release shop order requirements in line with MRP and / or level scheduling requirements.
• Compile Production documentation in preparation for launching to shop floor; including Job cards, customer drawings / specs and other documents as required.
• Proactive tracking and updating production work orders according to the latest schedule changes.
• Support the Customer Service Lead in raising dispatch documentation including Delivery notes, Invoices, Certificates of Conformity and customer shipping documentation.

Please note previous experience in a similar role within the aerospace industry is essential