Stock and Logistics Specialist

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ROLE HIGHLIGHTS Title: Stock and Logistics Specialist Department: Global Manufacturing Organisation Reports to: Logistics and Stock Manager Location: Valencia, Spain Type of Contract: Permanent Working model: On-site ABOUT THE ROLE ICEYE is looking for a Stock and Logistics Specialist to take ownership of stock and inventory control at our Valencia site and to get materials to production as fast as possible. You will combine hands-on warehouse operations with inventory accuracy, the receiving process, material planning, and rapid delivery, working closely with Production, AIT, Engineering, Quality, and Global Supply Chain. Your priority is simple: the right material, in the right quantity and condition, delivered to the right production area as soon as it is needed, so that our teams can build and test satellites without waiting. You will also provide clear inventory insights and KPI reporting that support high-impact initiatives across ICEYE's Global Manufacturing Organization. This is a hands-on role in a growing manufacturing environment where processes and systems are continuously being developed. You will be expected to work with accuracy and discipline, follow and improve established procedures, keep the warehouse organised, and raise issues when something is not correct. WHO WE ARE ICEYE is the world leader in sovereign intelligence from space. We deliver space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities to governments and allied nations, including sovereign and turnkey ISR missions built on our synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite technology, as well as access to data from the world's largest SAR satellite constellation. Our near real-time data works day or night and in any weather, with ultra high-resolution imagery and high-frequency revisits. It serves defence, intelligence, security, and maritime domain awareness customers, as well as civil protection and commercial users in natural-catastrophe intelligence, insurance, maritime monitoring, and finance. Founded and headquartered in Finland, ICEYE operates globally, with offices in Finland, Poland, Spain, Japan, the UAE, Greece, and the US, and more than 900 employees. WHAT YOU WILL DO YOUR DAY-TO-DAY RESPONSIBILITIES - Run inbound and outbound logistics for all satellite components, ensuring prompt receipt, verification, and documentation, with every receipt booked in ERP/WMS right away. Deliver materials, picked and kitted to requirements, to production and AIT areas in the correct sequence, quantity, and condition, prioritising urgent builds and tests. Prepare, pack, and support outbound shipments, coordinating with carriers when required. - Maintain accurate inventory records, including tracking, labeling, and barcoding of all parts and materials, and make sure every movement is booked correctly. Plan and execute periodic physical stock counts, audits, and cycle counts, and investigate and resolve discrepancies. Implement and manage material obsolescence plans, including identification, tracking, and replacement of obsolete components before production use. - Ensure proper storage, handling, and preservation of sensitive parts, including ESD-sensitive devices and RF/electronics components, following traceability, quarantine, and non-conforming material procedures. Keep storage areas clean and organised, including bin maintenance, material repackaging, and FIFO/FEFO procedures. - Coordinate with Global Supply Chain to monitor stock levels, manage safety stock targets, and prepare replenishment plans aligned with production schedules. Support quality and compliance by enforcing proper documentation practices, material identification standards, and handling procedures. - Support inbound inspection and the disposition of non-conforming materials with Quality and Supplier teams. Manage material returns, transfers, and disposition, updating inventory systems accordingly. Monitor and maintain storage infrastructure, including racks, cabinets, controlled environments, and material protection systems. Collaborate with Production, AIT, and Engineering to resolve material availability issues that might impact build or test progress. - Provide material data and KPI reporting to management, including inventory accuracy, stock turns, and freeze-period readiness metrics. Contribute to continuous improvement (5S, standard work, visual management) and help evolve warehouse and logistics processes as the Spain manufacturing operation grows. REQUIREMENTS WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR Must haves: - Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience). - Proven experience in inventory management, warehouse operations, or technical logistics, ideally in a high-tech manufacturing environment with complex products, including hands-on receiving, storing, picking, and issuing of materials. - Strong understanding of material flow, stock counting methods, SKU management, and material traceability. Familiarity with obsolescence planning and with cleanroom or controlled environment material handling. Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills, and a disciplined approach to following processes. Ability to work independently, make data-based decisions, and collaborate across cross-functional teams. - Proficiency with inventory systems (ERP/WMS/MES) and standard office tools (Excel, reporting). - Comfortable working hands-on in a warehouse and manufacturing environment, including the safe handling and movement of materials. - Fluency in English (you will need to communicate with global teams). Nice to haves: - Experience in aerospace, space, defence, automotive, or another high-reliability manufacturing environment, ideally with high-value, sensitive, or serialised components. - Experience in outbound logistics and customs, including export/import documentation and freight forwarding. - Forklift certification or experience operating relevant warehouse equipment, and participation in Lean or continuous improvement activities. APPLICATION PROCESS - Talent Acquisition Interview - Hiring Manager General Interview - Technical Interview, including a Technical Challenge - Hiring Team Interview HOW WE WORK (OUR VALUES) - Make the impossible possible: We set ambitious goals and stay calm under pressure. We bring grit, optimism, and ownership when things get hard, and we keep moving until we find a way. - Be curious: Go deep, ask questions, listen carefully, and think critically. Understand the "why" behind decisions. - See the big picture: Stay close to what's happening across the company so you can make better decisions. Consider how your work affects others. - Drive effective teamwork: Create psychological safety, invite different perspectives, and build inclusive teams. There are no bad questions. - Act as one team: We win together. We match tasks to the right owner and stay agile as priorities shift. - Have fun: What we do matters, and it should be enjoyable. Celebrate progress, take pride in results, and share the wins. BENEFITS Our benefits are designed to support your health and wellbeing, at work and beyond. We keep improving them based on employee feedback, and offerings vary by location. Talent Acquisition will confirm what applies for this role and location during the process. OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION We want ICEYE to be a place where people can be themselves and do great work. Different backgrounds and perspectives make us stronger, which is why we work to create an environment where people feel included, respected, and able to speak up. Whatever your background, we want you to bring your authentic self to the table. We're committed to fair, inclusive hiring and equal opportunity. Everyone is welcome to apply. If you need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, tell us, and we'll do our best to help.