Logistics Expert (80-100%)

Temporary, Full-time · Hamburg

About the Project

The non-profit Kühne Foundation is a Swiss foundation with German roots and a global orientation. The foundation supports projects in the areas of Logistics, Medicine, Culture and Climate. It has offices in different regions of the world.

In the Climate focus area, the foundation develops and implements innovative solutions for the logistics of climate action to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy and ensure the transport and logistics sector supports climate-friendly and sustainable development at a global and local level. The Kühne Climate Center based in Hamburg is being established over the next few years (the climate team currently consists of seven people), collaborating with project teams in East Africa and Europe.

For this purpose, we are looking to recruit a

Logistics Expert (80-100%)

(Hamburg)

to support the multidisciplinary climate team. The contract will initially be limited to three years, with the option of renewal after three years.

We are looking for someone with a broad understanding of logistics and supply chains and experience of climate action who can provide logistics expertise to support the global activities of the Kühne Climate Center (KCC).

Your mission

Expertise and Analysis

Provide logistics and supply chain management expertise in support of KCC’s thematic and sectoral projects e.g. the logistics of Carbon Dioxide Removal, the logistics of expanding offshore wind power etc.,
Provide insights on logistics trends and challenges relevant to climate action and development,
Provide logistical analyses (e.g. cost/benefit analysis, emissions calculation) of specific problems, develop solutions, and formulate recommendations (e.g. transporting CO₂, mode shift projects)

Capacity Development

Develop the Kühne Climate Center’s advisory approach and capacity as a logistics and supply chain consultant for the climate industry
Provide assessments and advice to partner organizations on managing their logistics and supply chain operations
Provide expertise in the context of trainings and workshops by the Foundation

Your profile

The role requires outstanding organizational, communication, and analytical skills and an ability to develop innovative solutions in a fast-changing international environment.

Advanced academic degree (Masters or higher) and at least ten years of real-world logistics experience,

Ability to provide concise and insightful analyses of logistics issues,
Broad understanding of the logistics industry and market across modes,
Experience of working in or with low and/or middle-income countries,
Experience of working on sustainability and/or climate,
Outstanding analytical thinking as well as excellent problem-solving and strategic planning skills,
Organizational skills (hands-on mentality) and excellent time management and ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment,
Experience of teaching or training in the field of logistics an advantage,
Fluent in English and at least one other language,
In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office,
Availability for occasional travel and on-site meetings with the climate team.

What we offer

A stimulating and diverse range of work, as well as the provision of considerable resources for effective projects,
A dynamic and highly motivated team committed to making a difference,
Possibility for remote working on some days,
An international team with diverse perspectives,

Contact

Please submit your application documents by 30.07.2024. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Mark Major (mark.major@kuehne-foundation.org).

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About us

The non-profit Kühne Foundation was established by the Kühne family in Switzerland in 1976 and is one of the largest foundations in the German-speaking world. The foundation focuses on education and training as well as research and science in logistics and the transportation industry, it maintains a medical campus with two large research programs in allergology and cardiology, and it supports festivals, opera houses and concert halls in Europe. In the area of climate, the foundation develops and implements innovative ideas on how the transport and logistics sector can support more climate-friendly and sustainable development. You can find out more about our climate projects and activities on our LinkedIn profile.

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We look forward to receiving your application

Thank you for your interest in the Kühne Foundation. Please fill out the following short form. If you have any difficulties uploading your data, please contact us by email at recruitment-climate@kuehne-foundation.org