Inventory & Logistics Coordinator (Harwell, Oxfordshire)

Aim high, go beyond!

At Open Cosmos we are solving the world’s biggest challenges from space, providing businesses, governments and researchers access to more readily available information than ever before - ready for the challenge? Then read on…

Working in our Chief Operating Office (COO)

Our COO Teams are the engine that powers Open Cosmos’ operations. This division brings together mission management, supply chain, and quality & product assurance to make sure every mission is delivered smoothly, reliably, and to the highest standards. They turn plans into action, keeping us efficient and mission-ready at all times.

Our Harwell site is home to our UK satellite development and integration facilities, where hardware is built, tested and prepared for launch.

We’re hiring two Inventory & Logistics Coordinators to support our operations across our Harwell facilities.

These are inventory-led roles, focused on goods in, goods out, stock control and traceability, while also supporting logistics coordination for hardware, equipment and mission-critical materials.

You’ll report to the Logistics & Inventory Manager and work day-to-day with AIT, engineering and procurement teams to keep our programmes moving.

What will you be doing?

• Receiving, logging and storing incoming components, tools and consumables

• Managing goods in / goods out processes to ensure accurate stock movements

• Maintaining accurate inventory records across internal systems and spreadsheets

• Supporting stock counts, audits and reconciliation activities

• Highlighting low stock levels, shortages or discrepancies

• Maintaining clean, organised and safe lab and storage areas

• Supporting tool tracking and shared equipment availability

• Assisting engineering teams in locating materials and equipment

• Coordinating inbound and outbound shipments of satellite hardware and equipment

• Liaising with freight forwarders and couriers to book shipments and track deliveries

• Preparing shipping documentation (commercial invoices, packing lists, airway bills)

• Coordinating with internal teams to align shipments with production schedules

• Supporting logistics cost tracking and invoice processing

What You’ll bring

• Understanding of inventory control, goods handling or warehouse/logistics processes

• Confidence managing data accurately within inventory or ERP systems

• Understanding of stock tracking, delivery coordination and material movements

• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy

• Good organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks

• Clear communication skills with internal teams and external partners.

• Comfortable working in a technical or engineering-led environment

• Reliable and consistent in following defined processes

• Highly organised and methodical in your approach

• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and traceability

• Proactive in identifying stock issues or delivery risks

These roles are based onsite at our premises in Harwell, Oxfordshire.

To apply, you must have the legal right to work in this location.

Please submit your CV in English.

Why Open Cosmos?

• Work at the cutting edge of space technology with customers around the globe.

• A mission-driven company making space accessible to help solve real-world challenges.

• A diverse, ambitious, and supportive team.