Junior Supply Chain & System Professional (SCE-SSC-SC-2026-231-GRAE) — CERN
- Location
- Genève
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- Yesterday
Role overview
You will support day-to-day logistics operations and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging digital tools and systems to enhance operational performance, improve data visibility and support decision-making.
As part of the Logistics Operations team, you will contribute to efficient and sustainable supply chain solutions across a wide range of services supporting CERN's community, including Goods Reception and Expedition, Internal Delivery, Stores, Storage and Mail Services. of CERN
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- You will support day-to-day logistics operations and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging digital tools and systems to enhance operational performance, improve data visibility and support decision-making.
- As part of the Logistics Operations team, you will contribute to efficient and sustainable supply chain solutions across a wide range of services supporting CERN's community, including Goods Reception and Expedition, Internal Delivery, Stores, Storage and Mail Services. of CERN
- Your responsibilities
- Support logistics operations, including inventory management and process optimisation.
- First experience in Supply Chain Operations and Logistics, including inventory management, process optimisation and continuous improvement initiatives.
- First exposure in project management, data analytics and visualisation, using tools such as Power BI, Excel or ERP systems.
Main responsibilities
- Your responsibilities
- Support logistics operations, including inventory management and process optimisation.
- Improve data visibility through technical tools such as Power BI and ERP systems, and contribute to KPI monitoring and reporting.
- Contribute to the implementation of efficient and sustainable supply chain solutions and systems and to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Coordinate operations-related projects with various stakeholders and contractors.
Key requirements
- First experience in Supply Chain Operations and Logistics, including inventory management, process optimisation and continuous improvement initiatives.
- First exposure in project management, data analytics and visualisation, using tools such as Power BI, Excel or ERP systems.
- Experience working within a multinational team. Skills
- Good knowledge of Power BI, advanced Excel, ERP systems and data visualisation for KPI development and reporting.
- Knowledge of continuous improvement, operational excellence, inventory and warehouse management.
- Strong interpersonal skills and team collaboration.
- Ability to work autonomously.
- Spoken and written both English and French. Eligibility criteria:
- You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State .
Application process
- By the application deadline, you have a maximum of two years of professional experience since graduation in Supply Chain (or a related field) and your highest educational qualification is either a Bachelor's or Master's degree .
- You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.
- Applicants without University degree are not eligible.
- Applicants with a PhD are not eligible.
- Job closing date: 21.10.2026 at 23:59 CEST.
- Contract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum. Working hours: 40 hours per week Job flexibility: Hybrid Target start date: 01-January-2027 This position involves: A valid driving licence. Job reference: SCE-SSC-SC-2026-231-GRAE Field of work: Logistics & Transport Benchmark job: 5A0080 Logistics Professional Global Benefits
- A monthly net stipend of either 5266 or 5793 Swiss Francs per month depending on your degree.
- 30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks annual closure.
Company and context
- At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, we are pushing the frontiers of science and technology.
- Our groundbreaking work brings together not only physicists but also a diverse range of professionals from engineering, technical, scientific, and administrative fields.
- Together, we foster an environment where innovation and collaboration thrive.
- Every day, we face exciting new challenges and opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge research that shapes our understanding of the universe.
- We meet these challenges through the diverse perspectives within our teams, ensuring every contribution is valued and driving our shared sense of inclusion and purpose.
- Diversity is a core value of CERN since its foundation, and it remains central to our mission and continued success.
- If you are ready to be part of a dynamic, inclusive community pushing the boundaries of knowledge, CERN is the place where your curiosity and skills can thrive.
- Be part of our mission to uncover what lies at the heart of the universe!
- TAKE PART!
- More information about us, here: careers.cern
Additional details
- As part of the Logistics Operations team, you will contribute to efficient and sustainable supply chain solutions across a wide range of services supporting CERN's community, including Goods Reception and Expedition, Internal Delivery, Stores, Storage and Mail Services.
- Experience working within a multinational team.
- Spoken and written both English and French. Eligibility criteria:
- Contract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum. Working hours: 40 hours per week Job flexibility: Hybrid Target start date: 01-January-2027 This position involves: A valid driving licence. Job reference: SCE-SSC-SC-2026-231-GRAE Field of work: Logistics & Transport Benchmark job: 5A0080 Logistics Professional
Notes and original content
- Your profile
- Spoken and written both English and French.
- Eligibility criteria:
- Contract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum.
- Working hours: 40 hours per week
- Job flexibility: Hybrid
- Target start date: 01-January-2027
- This position involves:
- A valid driving licence.
- Job reference: SCE-SSC-SC-2026-231-GRAE
Questions about this listing
What salary does CERN offer for this role?
CERN lists CHF 51'100 - 77'500 gross per year for this position in Genève. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does CERN offer?
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