Logistics Specialist

The role is to work with the existing Logistics Specialist in all aspects of the role. You will provide support to the Engineering department to complete planned maintenance and reactive works by ordering, handling, storing and delivery of all stock, tools, chemicals, and materials.

You’ll also work closely with suppliers, internal departments, and other relevant stakeholders to organise efficient flow of inventory. You’ll promote continuous improvement through development of new process and innovative new ways of working, and provide ad-hoc support to Contractor Control requirements

You can find out more about the department here.

The recruitment process for this role will comprise of a two stage interview process, with our Asset Scheduling Manager, Logistics Specialist, and Technical Continuous Improvement Manager. It will be a competency based interview, and we will include technical and values based questions.

You can find out more about our interview process here.

• Responsible for managing engineering stores, including the timely replenishment of stock, placing orders and ensuring critical items are returned for repair and replenishment.
• Collate information on planned and unplanned shortages and critical spare items to ensure appropriate stock levels are always maintained.
• Ensure minimum stock levels are monitored regularly and items re-ordered in a timely manner.
• Ensure rapid reaction and recovery from potential stock issues including liaising with internal stakeholders and suppliers to resolve urgent system and supply chain issues.
• Managing suppliers and handling all queries to resolution including stock discrepancies, issues of damaged or faulty stock and instances where delivery deadlines are not met.
• Influencing both internal and external stakeholders including collaborating with suppliers and internal departments to ensure all items are ordered, delivered and available as required.
• Responsible for the data, management, and accuracy of the CMMS inventory system. End to end from ordering to invoicing.
• Management of purchase orders via financial systems, organising the hiring of specialised equipment, and ordering uniform and stationary for various departments.
• Completing forward stock planning, analysing trends, and forecasting to maintain stock availability and meet client requirements.
• Responsible for company credit card including allocation of spend to appropriate department.
• Completion of month end stock reports liaising with the Finance department on any discrepancies.
• Update calibration database for electrical testing equipment.
• Development and maintenance of COSHH Management System.
• Completion of Health and Safety walkarounds ensuring safety and compliance are maintained.
• Carry out quarterly manual handling assessments ensuring 100% compliance.

• This role requires the successful candidate to obtain a Counter Terrorist Check, so you must have been living in the UK for the last 3 consecutive years
• Experience in stores/warehouse/supply chain/logistics operation is essential
• Good organisational ability and the ability to plan and prioritise workload
• Excellent influencing skills and the ability to network with various levels of stakeholders
• Must be a self-starter and able to work with minimal supervision
• Previous experience of working within and ensuring compliance with quality procedures
• Have good IT skills, including Microsoft Office
• Hold a counterbalance forklift license or be willing to work towards

• Relevant industry qualifications (stores/warehouse/supply chain/logistics)
• Experience of CMMS and financial systems

• Pension scheme- employer contributions can be up to 7%
• 256 hours holiday, based on full time roles, increasing with service
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Supporting your health and wellbeing- private healthcare after 1 years’ service, access to our Employee Assistance Programme and occupational health services
• Free car parking on site and when you go on holiday
• We offer a range of other benefits, find out more here

Why EDI?

We are Edinburgh Airport, where Scotland meets the world. The success of the airport comes down to our people, and you can help us deliver even more big days for our passengers and colleagues. The development of your career is important to us, and we’ll support and encourage this every step of the way. As a business we’re driven by our values – they’re at the core of our culture and everything we do. We’re looking for people who will demonstrate these values day-in, day-out. So if this sounds like you, apply now and get ready for your career to take off.

Building a diverse workforce that is inclusive and accessible to all is a priority for our business. As part of this journey, we are proud to be the first UK airport to be endorsed by WORK180. They only recognise great employers for all women. Find out about our policies on our WORK180 employer page.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to ensuring applicants with a disability can participate fully in our recruitment process. Please let us know in your application form if you require any adjustments, such as parking arrangements or alternative methods of communication.