Our client, a leading aerospace organisation based in Farnborough, is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Stores Operative to join their team on a contract basis. The successful candidate will support the stores and logistics function, ensuring all goods movements are conducted in full compliance with ITAR regulations and aerospace industry standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Accurately pick, pack, and dispatch customer orders in accordance with specifications and ITAR compliance.
* Book work orders to stock and store inventory in the appropriate locations.
* Reorder and maintain appropriate stock levels of gas bottles.
* Manage and control inventory of packaging materials.
* Perform Goods Inwards tasks: receive, check, and book UK and international purchase orders.
* Monitor and manage shelf-life parts to ensure traceability and compliance.
* Conduct daily cycle counts and support inventory audits.
* Prepare and label all outgoing shipments, including those bound for Mexico.
* Accurately update stock movements and adjustments within the Baan ERP system (or equivalent), using correct reason codes.
* Digitally process and upload documents via AutoForm or similar systems.
* Ensure the stores area is maintained to a high standard of cleanliness and organisation.
Essential Skills & Experience
* Minimum 3 years’ experience in a stores or logistics role within an aerospace or regulated environment.
* Working knowledge of ITAR compliance and handling of export-controlled materials.
* Proficient in Baan ERP or similar inventory control systems.
* AS13001 approval (or equivalent) is preferred.
* Strong computer literacy and documentation accuracy.
* Excellent numeracy and literacy skills.
* Ability to work well independently and as part of a collaborative team.
* Comfortable working within defined processes and regulatory guidelines