Stores & Logistics Coordinator

Number of employees

250

Kemble, Canada

Posted on: 2023-06-12

Category: transportation

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Intermediate

Salary

Salary not provided

About the company:

Revolutionising urban air mobility and electrifying air travel

Why work with us? 

We are breaking the boundaries and pushing our commitment in the EVTOL world by Changing the way the world travels. Our mission is powered by pioneers and progress is our prerogative.  

Here at Vertical, we are developing the UK’s first fully electric, vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL), the VX4. With zero-operating emissions. Vertical is transforming the way people travel through offering a faster, safer and greener way to move.     

Founded in 2016, Vertical is a leading aerospace and technology company, with the largest global pre-order book with prestigious airline partners such as Virgin Atlantic and American Airlines, and our exceptional partner ecosystem includes the likes of Rolls-Royce and Honeywell. 

More about the team you will be joining as a Stores and Logistics Coordinator

The Vertical Logistics Hubs is located at Kemble, directly supporting our Aircraft Programme. We also have a Stores and Logistics capacity supporting the Battery team. These roles report to the Delivery & Logistics Manager.

My Impact as a Stores and Logistics Coordinator

This role will ensure that all logistics activities are completed to keep the programme deliverables on track. A Stores and Logistics Coordinator will ensure that quality inventory management, end to end, becomes the foundations for the whole logistics delivery. The role will also provide logistics support to the certification programme aircraft.

What success will look like for the Stores & Logistics Coordinator

Everything sounds very interesting but how do I know this is the role for me

  • Design and develop the stores configuration in line with Quality System and future certification requirements
  • Create processes to ensure all inventory management is in line with required standards
  • Logistics support is provided to ensure aircraft and test parts are transported within Vertical Aerospace on time and products/equipment is delivered to the correct locations
  • Ensure our Enterprise Resource Planning system is correctly utilised and developed where required
  • Continuously improve processes and lead projects to enhance the store operations.
  • Support the Procurement Officers where required
  • Liaise and influence other internal departments to ensure effective inventory management and expedite all Logistics deliveries.

Everything sounds very interesting but how do I know this is the role for me

We are looking for people that will have the following qualifications and experiences:

  • Fork Lift Truck driving qualification preferable
  • Experience in working in a regulated or complex stores/inventory management environment.
  • Experience working in an aircraft stores/warehouse for an Aerospace company is preferable.
  • Experience with ERP systems and IT skills, ability to learn new software skills quickly.
  • Strong organisational skills.
  • A blend of iQ and eQ, the ability to solve new problems in a fast-paced start-up environment.
  • A team player with a can-do attitude who works well in a range of teams and has a great attitude to being a service delivery provider.

 

What can you expect from us?  For us it is important that people feel valued for the impact they have and are able to thrive and experience the career journey of a lifetime. Our overall approach to reward seeks to offer competitive packages that attract the diverse and talented people we need to achieve our ambitious objectives 

Our Vertical Additional Benefits  

  • ‘Primary Benefits’ are available as standard, 5% Pension Match, 2 x Salary Life Insurance, Income Protection, 26 days + bank holiday and the opportunity for extra 5 days when getting married or forming a civil partnership 
  • ‘Flex Fund Benefits’ are benefits that don’t come as standard, but you can ‘pay’ for using a company provided ‘Flex Fund’ (equal to 4% of salary) Private Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, EV Car Subscription, Home EV Charger, Holiday Buy, Pension Top Up, and many more
  • ‘Payroll benefits’ Workplace ISA, Commuter Loan, Interest Free Technology Loans
  • ‘Extra benefits’ are the many benefits we offer that can be accessed through our rewards platform, incl. Discounted Shopping Scheme, Eye Care Benefits, Free Mortgage Advice, Financial and Comprehensive Wellness Benefits
  • Eligibility to participate in our market leading employee long-term-incentive plan 

Our Ways of Working In the UK we have two offices and a Battery facility in Bristol, an office in London and a site in Kemble with well stocked free kitchen provisions including hot drinks, fruit and breakfasts every weekday. Our typical full time working week is 37.5 hours. We recognise the world of work is rapidly evolving and that 9-5 is no longer a fitting pattern for many. We want to support all employees to deliver their roles to the best possible standard by offering an additional level of flexibility between our sites and home where suitable for your role. Typically, this is agreed with your team, ensuring there are times for collaboration on site and work from home as appropriate.  

Do you like the look of this opportunity but not sure if you meet all the criteria we’ve outlines? Here at Vertical, we are working to create an environment of growth, diversity and opportunities for people to take on challenges and push the status quo. 

We understand some people may not apply to jobs unless they tick every box. If you're excited about joining us and think you have much of what we're looking for, even if you're not 100% sure... we'd love to hear from you.   

This is an on-going advert and interviews will be held on an ad-hoc basis until sufficient applications have been received. 

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