Logistics Specialist

Logistics Specialist (Advanced)
Are you a customer-focused logistics professional with a passion for supply chain excellence? Join our dynamic Material Management Division, where our mission is simple: deliver high-quality components and materials efficiently, competitively, and reliably for a diverse aviation customer base.
We operate on a "One Customer" philosophy ensuring seamless support, consistent service quality, and trusted supply chain partnerships.
We're looking for an experienced Logistics Specialist to coordinate operations within a key product area of our Material Management Division. You'll work closely with Team Leaders, senior management, suppliers, and customers to ensure smooth operations, exceptional service delivery, and the continuous improvement of processes.
In this role, you'll help ensure the stability of supply chains, support the development of new opportunities, and maintain strong commercial awareness across all activities.

• Coordinate daily operations for a designated product area within the Material Management Division.
• Support senior management in achieving divisional and company-wide targets.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers and customers.
• Act as the primary point of contact for supplier and customer queries, representing the customer voice internally.
• Identify and resolve issues proactively through discussion and negotiation.
• Ensure customers are informed of any supply risks that may affect operations.
• Manage administrative systems including cost files, product databases, invoice queries, and documentation.
• Use SAP (AiO & EC2) and other systems in line with training and internal procedures.
• Provide accurate reporting on progress, investigations, and ongoing work.
• Support customs clearance procedures in line with company requirements.
• Promote and contribute to continuous improvement activities.
• Provide temporary cover for other product areas when required.
• Uphold compliance standards and operate with integrity at all times.

You are:

• A great listener who takes time to understand customer challenges and drive effective solutions.
• Highly organised with strong time-management abilities.
• A collaborative team player with excellent communication skills.
• Flexible, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-moving environment.
• Professional, presentable, and able to represent the division confidently.
• Calm under pressure, positive in approach, and motivated to deliver exceptional results.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills across a variety of audiences.
• Customer-centric mindset with a focus on quality and service.
• Effective time and resource management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Positive, enthusiastic, flexible, and a committed team contributor.

• Experience with SAP or similar enterprise systems.
• Knowledge of UK customs regulations and export controls.
• Understanding of procurement, competition law, and contractual requirements.
• Ability to interpret and synthesise complex information.
• French or German language skills.
• Background in supply chain or aviation operations.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Proficiency in English (written and verbal)

Desirable:

• Aviation or Supply Chain-related qualification
• Graduate-level education or equivalent experience

Other Essential Requirements:

Eligibility to work in the UK

• Full UK driving licence
• DBS and eligibility for SC Security Clearance may be required
• Compliance with Export Control Regulations
• Flexibility to undertake related tasks as the business evolves

We're proud to foster a workplace that values diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.