Our client, a leading player in the aerospace sector, is currently seeking a dedicated Materials Representative to join their team in Mitry-Mory, France. This permanent position offers the opportunity to support defence sector logistics operations across the EMEA region. This role is ideal for someone who is execution-focused, detail-oriented, and thrives in high-pressure environments where proactivity and accountability are key.
Key Responsibilities:
Logistics Operations:
- Coordinate and execute inbound and outbound logistics processes, ensuring compliance with defence sector regulations and company standards.
- Manage end-to-end shipping cycles: planning, carrier selection, booking, documentation, and tracking.
- Work closely with freight forwarders, customs brokers, transport companies, and government authorities.
- Ensure delivery timelines, visibility, and proactive issue resolution.
- Handle returns, discrepancies, and transport incidents swiftly and clearly.
Warehouse Management:
- Oversee warehouse operations including receiving, storage, order preparation, packing, and shipping.
- Maintain inventory accuracy and ensure compliance with physical and system controls.
- Implement and sustain best practices in warehouse layout, safety, and efficiency.
- Monitor key performance indicators (OTIF, inventory accuracy, delivery lead times, etc.).
- Coordinate internal or external warehouse teams to meet performance goals.
Defence and Compliance Requirements:
- Ensure compliance with all export/import regulations, including license management, documentation, and country-specific requirements (ITAR, EAR, EU dual-use, etc.).
- Track and manage classified or sensitive documents with full traceability and confidentiality.
- Interface with internal compliance, legal, and quality teams to ensure audit readiness.
Projects and Continuous Improvement:
- Lead or support logistics improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction, process optimisation, and digital transformation.
- Identify and resolve chronic operational issues using data-driven approaches.
- Contribute to the development of regional logistics strategy and best practices.
Job Requirements:
- Experience as a Materials Controller & Planner in logistics, supply chain, or warehouse management, preferably in defence, aerospace, energy, or other highly regulated sectors.
- Strong understanding of international logistics, transportation, customs procedures, and trade compliance.
- Proficiency in ERP and WMS systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.).
- Excellent knowledge of ITAR, EAR, and/or other defence-related export regulations.
- Fluency in English and French (mandatory); Portuguese is a strong asset.
- European work authorisation required.
Key Competencies:
- Proactivity and team spirit
- Strong execution and ownership skills
- Resilience under pressure, ability to manage complexity and tight deadlines
- High attention to detail and strategic mindset
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ethics, discretion, and reliability, especially in handling sensitive documents
If you are a motivated logistics professional looking for a new challenge in the aerospace industry, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and goal-oriented team in Mitry-Mory, France.
To apply for this Materials Representative / Logistics Coordinator / Warehouse Operations Specialist role, candidates must have the legal right to live and work in the European Union and be eligible to meet defense sector compliance and security clearance requirements.
