Logistics Support Officer

CERNSchweiznavfeedpublished 10/29/2026
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Your tasks

What you'll do: You will plan, coordinate and oversee the infrastructure and services that ensure the efficient flow of goods and people to, from and within the Organization, in compliance with applicable safety rules and procedures. You will apply best practices and contribute to the continuous improvement of logistics and operational processes, covering areas such as warehouse and inventory management, goods reception, process optimisation, ERP-based operational follow-up, KPI monitoring and the supervision of subcontracted activities.Your responsibilities:

  • Plan, coordinate and optimise the delivery of logistics and warehouse services, assisting operational teams, including the contractor's team, in ensuring quality, safety and efficiency of logistics services.
  • Act as interface between logistics actors, including warehouse teams, procurement, technical support and various service providers, maintaining regular communication with end users at CERN and ensuring a high level of customer service.
  • Monitor operational and contractor performance, including KPIs, invoicing, payment controls, audits and related activities.
  • Oversee CERN Store replenishment activities in strong collaboration with the CERN Referencing team, and provide support on ERP-related questions and improvements.
  • Participate in and lead logistics-related projects in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

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  • Extensive experience in supply chain management or a related field, including coordinating daily supply chain operations and related projects and monitoring contractor activities.
  • Experience in continuous improvement within the supply chain field and in drafting operations-related standards and documentation.
  • Proficiency in the use of ERP/MRP systems, operational troubleshooting and MS Office tools.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience in the field of Supply Chain and Logistics Management or a related field. LEAN Green Belt or equivalent certification is an added value to the profile.
  • Warehouse and inventory management.
  • Goods reception and distribution.
  • Customer service.
  • Specification and follow-up of technical aspects of a contract.
  • Works conscientiously and reliably; delivers on promises.
  • Understands how individual differences bring added value to the Organization; promotes complementarities.
  • Is willing to work on different projects simultaneously.
  • Identifies, defines and assesses problems, takes action to address them.
  • Works well autonomously; takes on activities and tasks without prompting.
  • Spoken and written both English and French.

Skills

  • transport software related to an ERP system
  • maintain logistics databases
  • optimize fleet utilization
  • track freight shipments
  • collaborate with transport companies
  • monitor logistics of finished products
  • understand how supply chains can be improved to increase earnings
  • multimodal transport logistics
  • manage multimodal logistics
  • plan supply logistics for footwear and leather goods
  • manage logistics functions for product lifecycles
  • use methods for logistics data analysis
  • coordinate export transport activities
  • communicate with freight forwarders
  • manage logistics
  • implement efficiency plans for logistics operations
  • respond to logistics service inquiries from around the world
  • manage logistics pricing systems
  • ICT business systems
  • ensure regulatory approval for freight forwarding agent operations
  • assign vehicles in accordance with requirements
  • prepare freight shipment reports
  • logistics highway network
  • coordinate import transport business
  • goods transported from warehouse premises
  • act as a link between the customer and various transport services
  • manage distribution business
  • work in a logistics team

How to apply

How to apply Link to the vacancy on the Swedish job board