Shipping Officer - European Organization for Nuclear Research (Geneva)

About this position

The summary below is published by European Organization for Nuclear Research on the official vacancy notice. Our own analysis — salary realism, comparable openings, career trajectory, language profile — follows further down the page.

Key responsibilities

According to the vacancy notice, the role centres on the following duties:

• Review, correct, and validate transport requests, and organise import and export shipments by road, air, sea, and rail
• Ensure compliance with transport, customs, and dangerous goods regulations, and prepare and verify transport and customs documentation
• Coordinate shipments with carriers, freight forwarders, and internal stakeholders, track shipments, and ensure timely delivery
• Advise CERN users on transport and logistics solutions, prepare transport quotations, and recommend suitable shipping options
• Verify and approve transport invoices, and resolve transport issues, claims, and delivery disputes
• Provide excellent customer service and respond to users' transport-related enquiries
• Support continuous improvement of shipping processes and logistics tools

Are you eligible?

Check these requirements from the notice before investing time in an application:

• Education: General secondary education diploma; maximum of two years of professional experience since graduation in Commercial Business Administration or a related field
• Experience: Some experience in organising international transport operations, including customer service and coordination with various partners across the transport industry; some initial exposure to Incoterms® and their application in international trade and transport; some experience in writing clear and structured procedures and work instructions
• Languages: English, French
• Key skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a strong customer and service-oriented mindset, Strong organisational skills, with the ability to effectively manage priorities and adapt to a dynamic working environment, Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word, Spoken and written English and French
• Eligibility: National of a CERN Member or Associate Member State; maximum of two years of professional experience since graduation; never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before; applicants with a Bachelor's, Master's or PhD degree are not eligible

Contract and working arrangements

Contract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum.

Working arrangements: Hybrid; 40 hours per week.

Hiring unit: Shipping Unit.

Position details

Reference

SCE-SSC-SC-2026-217-GRAE

Last Verified

1 September 2026

Position overview

This is the official EU Careers listing for Shipping Officer at CERN based in Geneva (Other). The vacancy reference is SCE-SSC-SC-2026-217-GRAE. The role falls under the Research domain.

As a Shipping Officer in CERN's Shipping Unit, you will organise and coordinate the import and export transportation of goods worldwide by road, air, sea, and rail. You will manage a wide range of shipments, including chemicals, radioactive materials, dual-use items, and other regulated goods, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant transport operations.

You will coordinate transport requests, prepare documentation and quotations, advise CERN users, and ensure compliance with international regulations, contributing to the smooth and reliable movement of goods across CERN's global supply chain.

Your responsibilities:

- Review, correct, and validate transport requests, and organise import and export shipments by road, air, sea, and rail. - Ensure compliance with transport, customs, and dangerous goods regulations, and prepare and verify transport and customs documentation. - Coordinate shipments with carriers, freight forwarders, and internal stakeholders, track shipments, and ensure timely delivery. - Advise CERN users on transport and logistics solutions, prepare transport quotations, and recommend the most suitable shipping options. - Verify and approve transport invoices, and resolve transport issues, claims, and delivery disputes. - Provide excellent customer service and respond to users' transport-related enquiries. - Support continuous improvement of shipping processes and logistics tools.

Your profile:

- Some experience in organising international transport operations, including customer service and coordination with various partners across the transport industry. - Some initial exposure to Incoterms® and their application in international trade and transport. - Some experience in writing clear and structured procedures and work instructions.

Skills:

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a strong customer and service-oriented mindset. - Strong organisational skills, with the ability to effectively manage priorities and adapt to a dynamic working environment. - Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word. - Spoken and written both English and French.

Eligibility criteria:

- You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State. - By the application deadline, you have a maximum of two years of professional experience since graduation in Commercial Business Administration [...] (or a related field) and your highest educational qualification is a general secondary education diploma. - You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before. - Applicants with a Bachelor's, Master's or PhD degree are not eligible.

Job closing date: 04.10.2026 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

Job reference: SCE-SSC-SC-2026-217-GRAE

Field of work: Logistics & Transport

Benchmark job: 5B0010 - Process/Services Assistant

Global Benefits

- A monthly stipend of 4687 Swiss Francs per month (tax free). - 30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks annual closure. - Coverage by CERN’s comprehensive health insurance scheme (for yourself, your spouse and children), and membership of the CERN Pension Fund. - Family, child and infant monthly allowances depending on your individual circumstances. - A relocation package (installation grant and travel expenses) depending on your individual circumstances. - Possibility to extend your contract up to 36 months. - On-the-job and formal training including language classes.

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Application timeline

This vacancy was first listed on 1 September 2026, today.

No closing date is published in the source feed for this position. EU vacancies typically remain open for four to eight weeks; check the official vacancy notice for the cut-off date and time.

Last verified against the EU Careers feed on 1 September 2026.

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