Logistics Specialist

GKN Aerospace; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GKN Aerospace is seeking a Logistics and Materials Flow Analyst to drive continuous improvement across inbound, warehousing, and outbound activities at the site level. You will define methods, monitor performance, and lead Lean initiatives to optimize material flow.

Responsibilities include coordinating materials, monitoring KPIs, and collaborating with Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Finance to maintain inventory accuracy and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• High School degree or GED equivalent.
• 3+ years in manufacturing/warehousing and logistics with ERP/MRP experience.
• U.S. Person per ITAR regulations for export compliance.
• English proficiency sufficient for safety procedures and manuals.
• Reliable and satisfactory attendance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate inbound, warehouse, and outbound activities to ensure material availability and on-time delivery.
• Monitor daily logistics performance and resolve shortages, delays, and disruptions.
• Support production with timely material replenishment and line-side stocking.
• Lead cycle count programs and investigate inventory discrepancies.
• Maintain inventory health metrics and optimize aging inventory.
• Collaborate with Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Finance to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Maintain logistics KPIs and dashboards, including on-time delivery and transport costs.
• Analyze data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Lead Lean, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with policies, regulations, and audits.

Skills

English proficiency

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

High School degree or GED

APICS BSCM certification

Tools

SAP

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

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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 32 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.6bn in 2025. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job Summary

Perform analysis, drive 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 cover the following (all or partially): Inbound / Receiving, internal material movements, warehousing, outbound / shipping, freight/transport management, cycle counting, inventory management, transactional activities, packaging

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate inbound, warehouse, and outbound activities to ensure material availability and on-time delivery to internal and external customers.
• Monitor daily logistics performance and resolve shortages, delivery issues, transportation delays, and material flow disruptions.
• Support production by ensuring timely material replenishment and adherence to line-side stocking strategies.
• Lead cycle count programs, investigate inventory discrepancies, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor inventory health metrics including excess, obsolete, slow-moving, and aging inventory.
• Partner with Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Finance to maintain inventory accuracy and control.
• Maintain logistics KPIs and dashboards including inventory accuracy, on-time delivery, freight cost, warehouse productivity, inventory turns, and transportation performance.
• Analyze logistics and material flow data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for operational improvements.
• Lead and participate in Lean, Kaizen, and Supply Chain continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions to improve logistics performance.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, site procedures, transportation regulations, customs requirements, and trade compliance guidelines where applicable.
• Support internal and external audits related to inventory control, logistics processes, and warehouse operations.
• Act as a key user for ERP/MRP systems and support process improvements, testing, implementation, and user training.
• Maintain master data related to logistics processes, storage locations, transportation routes, and inventory controls.

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 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.
• This job role requires proficiency in English, both verbal and written, that is 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 and is critical in meeting operations and business needs”.

Preferred Qualifications

• GKN experience.
• SAP experience preferred.
• Experience with Value Stream Mapping and Lean Manufacturing principles preferred.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing systems and processes.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• APICS Basics of Supply Chain Management (BSCM) certification, or equivalent, preferred.
• Experience with transportation management systems and logistics operations.
• Knowledge of packaging processes and standards preferred.
• Experience operating or working with material handling equipment preferred.

Mental and Physical Demands:

• Lift up to 50 pounds

We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?

A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.

We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.

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