Commercial Administrator

Company description:

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, were inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. Were proud to play a part in protecting the worlds democracies. And were committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees globally, across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the worlds aircraft and engine manufacturers. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job description:

Job Summary

Together We Rise
Its great to know youre making a difference to the future of aviation! Whatever part you play youll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers. Based at our Luton manufacturing plant youll do just that. Established in 1993, GKN Aerospace in Luton is a world leader in commercial and military ice protection systems and transparencies. Offering a full range of capabilities; design, analysis, testing, certification and manufacture of electro-thermal ice protection, military fast jet canopies and flight deck windows to over 20 programmes including: Boeing 787, Dreamliner, Airbus A320, AgustaWestland, AW101, Eurofighter Typhoon and Lockheed, Martin F-22 Raptor. Our customers include Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, Bell Helicopters, Textron, BAE Systems, Pratt & Whitney, Leonardo. Our Luton site is home to 370+ employees and onsite facilities including onsite parking, food hub and vending machines.

Based at Luton Manufacturing facility reporting to the Commercial Manager the Commercial Administrator will support the day to day Commercial operation of the business and be responsible for the administration and activities associated with customer enquiries, quotations, order receipt and management though to invoice clearance and overdue debt reduction. Working within a combined team including Programmes, Engineering and Operations on UK Defence contracts, with the support of the Commercial Officer and Commercial Manager.

Job Responsibilities

Responsible for providing Commercial support and Contract Order administration within the Integrated Project Team (IPT) on the Company core business of fighter jet transparencies and canopies.
Processing company order book to review customer purchase orders for acceptance (pricing, delivery dates, terms and conditions) - with the support of Commercial Officer and Commercial Manager.
Prepares internal SAP Sales Orders and checks resource availability and monitors on time delivery.
Raises invoices chase Customer if overdue debt, with the support of Finance.
Executes the agreed actions for improvements/ recoveries on claims and conduct actions to align customer scorecards, in close collaboration with the responsible disciplines.
Co-ordination of Commercial communication to and from internal and external customers.
Support the interface with the business to highlight contractual issues or obligations to its customers.
To support minor change negotiations with pricing or quote
Establishing and controlling robust document management in the IPT and towards/ from the customer.
Support stock take reconciliation for RRSP programme.

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How You'll Contribute

To help us make a difference, youll bring your passion and talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes:
Essential:
Experience gained from an customer administrative role
Experience of managing customer orders through to fulfilment
Ability to work cross-functionally
Familiar and capable with MS Office Suite including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel

Desirable:
Experience gained from the Manufacturing or Aerospace industry
Experience using an ERP system such as SAP
Experience of reviewing customer purchase orders for accuracy
A BSc Degree or equivalent such as Business, Finance or Procurement

We are looking for people who want to make a difference, talented members with the skills and passions to become the best of the future in what they do. The Commercial Administratorwill be a confident, self-motivated and customer focused team player with excellent organisation, multi-tasking, problem solving and communication skills as well as great attention to detail and ability to work to deadlines.

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What We'll Offer

Once youre on board youll get the following perks and benefits:
Competitive salary dependent on experience
Industry Leading Pension Scheme = well match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis
Life Assurance 8 x salary
185 hours holiday + bank holidays
Income protection
Shopping discounts
Cycle To Work Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family
Free onsite parking
Local gym discount
50% off local travel card
Free airport Dart
Free airport parking
Enhanced family friendly leave
A collaborative, dynamic working environment

Join us and keep the world moving click on the link below to apply

Well 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 weve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. Its a culture that won us The Best Workplace Culture Award last year. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.

Were 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.

We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology. ?

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Location: London Luton Airport, GB

Posted Date: 11/29/2024