Logistics and Material Flow Expert FCC Studies

What you'll do

As a Logistics Professional in CERN’s Engineering Department, you will be involved in the Future Circular Collider (FCC) study, performing simulations of the logistics chain You will be in charge of the logistics aspects of the FCC study, ranging from surface logistics to underground installation, including the production simulations of items manufactured in large series (e.g. magnets).

You will join the Engineering Department (EN), which provides CERN with the Engineering Competences, Infrastructure Systems, and Technical Coordination required for the design, installation, operation, maintenance and dismantling phases of the CERN accelerator complex and its experimental facilities. The position is open in the Handling Engineering Group (EN-HE), which prepares, organises, and coordinates all transport and handling operations for the CERN accelerators and experiments as well as the transport of thousands of conventional items, chemical, and radioactive products per year.

Your responsibilities

Capture the inventory of equipment to be transported and installed, from standard cables and pipes to accelerator-specific components like magnets.
Collaborate with handling experts of the EN-HE group to document the different existing handling processes throughout the logistic chain, from surface buildings to the underground.
Define the parameters (e.g. process times, buffer sizes) of each step of the logistics chain of the FCC installation phase based on the previous versions of the logistic model, for each component of the machine.
With the support of external experts, program the available software, review the model and validate it.
Run simulations integrating the latest information from inventories, identify the needs at all stages of the process, perform risk assessment analysis to define the weak points of the logistic chain and propose remedial measures.
Work in close collaboration with the Scheduling Work Package, in order to provide input on transport durations, and iterate the simulations based on the updates of the overall project schedule.
Iterate with Integration teams to demonstrate the feasibility of each scenario, eventually update the model with the feedback of integration teams on the space available in underground areas.
Iterate with the FCC Transport and Logistics Work Package Leader to align resources and simulation scenarios.
Use that information to define a logistic strategy for road transport and perform a market survey to identify a procurement strategy.
Document the study in a detailed report and present the final and intermediate outcomes in the required meeting.

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Experience in modelling and analysing logistics processes and simulating logistics scenarios.
Experience in modelling and analysing plant production processes and simulating production scenarios.
Ability to analyse the outcome of the simulation and highlight the main outcomes of a simulation.
Experience in working with multidisciplinary teams.
Master's degree or equivalent relevant experience in the field of Industrial Engineering, Material Flow and Logistics or equivalent (or a related field). Project management qualification would be a plus.

Your skills

Configuration and use of information management systems, in particular for the design and simulation of logistic systems and production plants.
Project management.
Reporting and analysis.
Knowledge of the “Plant Simulation” software would be a plus.
Has a structured and organised approach towards work; is able to set priorities and plan tasks with results in mind.
Takes initiative beyond regular tasks and makes things happen.
Contributes to promoting a positive atmosphere in the team through an optimistic and constructive attitude; addresses issues.
Finds the information needed to solve problems; makes objective judgements based on all the facts available.
Expresses opinions, ideas and suggestions with conviction and in a logical/structured manner; keeps to the point.
Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French.

Ideal start date: 01/04/2026

Contract duration (in months): 60

Grade range: 6

Benchmark job: 5A0080 - Logistics Professional

Job flexibility: Hybrid

Employment conditions

A valid driving licence.
Work in Radiation Areas.
Interventions in underground installations.

Global Benefits at CERN

A minimum entry-salary of 9236 Swiss Francs per month (tax free), increasing in line with your years of relevant experience.
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, removal, travel expenses) depending on your individual circumstances.
Possibility to extend your contract up to 8 years + eligibility for indefinite contract tenure.

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Be sure to meet the eligibility criteria

You are a national of a CERN Member State or Associate Member State.
You have relevant qualifications and professional experience.
If you have previously held a Staff contract at CERN, you will not be eligible for these positions.
Please pay attention to the additional criteria and requirements for this specific position and mentioned above.

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Your CERNDepartment

The EN department provides CERN with the engineering competences, infrastructure systems, and technical coordination required for the design, fabrication, installation, operation, maintenance, and dismantling of the accelerator complex and experimental facilities. Its mission is to deliver and sustain robust infrastructure systems, advanced engineering solutions, and technical coordination.

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