Logistics Coordinator

Fédération Internationale de Football Association; Zürich; On-site; CHF 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and fitness

Language courses

Continuous learning

Pension

Relocation assistance

Sustainability

Vacation

Volunteering

Job summary

Fédération Internationale de Football Association in Zurich is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to manage day-to-day warehouse operations, packing and dispatch, and coordinate domestic and international shipments for FIFA events worldwide.

You will work with internal stakeholders to ensure timely availability of materials, safety compliance, and efficient stock management. The role requires strong organisational and problem-solving skills and a proactive, collaborative mindset.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in logistics.
• Experience in warehouse operations, distribution or international shipping is an advantage.
• Experience in sports or events industry is an advantage.
• Completed commercial apprenticeship or equivalent qualification, preferably in logistics.
• Further education in logistics or supply chain is an advantage.
• Broad knowledge of logistics, with a strong understanding of warehouse and distribution operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on day-to-day warehouse operations including receiving, unloading, put-away, storage, picking, packing and dispatch.
• Prepare, pack and move materials for internal customers and FIFA events, ensuring timely delivery.
• Coordinate warehouse orders and distribution, assist with internal mail distribution as needed.
• Conduct regular stock checks and support inventory counts, noting discrepancies.
• Maintain and develop the internal warehouse system for accurate inventory records.
• Support demand planning and stock flow with internal stakeholders.
• Organize domestic and international shipments, including air freight and customs.
• Support on-site logistics at FIFA events worldwide, including setup and replenishment.
• Ensure warehouse activities are safe and compliant with procedures.
• Advise stakeholders on logistics projects; develop supplier relationships.
• Manage logistics invoices, verify charges, and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist tender preparation and management with logistics providers.
• Continuously improve logistics concepts and service levels to cut costs.

Skills

Logistics coordination

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Driving license

Education

Completed commercial apprenticeship

Further education in logistics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Warehouse management systems

Excel proficiency

Job description

Logistics Coordinator

Department: Administration

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Zurich

Description

As the organiser of some of the biggest and most iconic sport events in the world, we lead the way in the sport and event industry.

Join the team and support us on our mission.

THE POSITION

These are your key tasks:

• Performing hands‑on day‑to‑day warehouse operations, including receiving and unloading deliveries, checking materials, put‑away, storage, picking, packing, labelling, kitting, dispatch and processing returns.
• Physically preparing, packing and moving materials for internal customers, FIFA events and shipments, including assembling orders and ensuring goods are ready on time and in the required condition.
• Coordinating and processing warehouse orders and distribution activities, while acting as back‑up for internal mail distribution.
• Conducting regular stock checks and supporting inventory counts, discrepancy resolution and the accurate recording of goods movements.
• Maintaining and further developing the internal warehouse system to ensure accurate inventory records and efficient stock management.
• Supporting demand planning and stock flow in collaboration with internal stakeholders to ensure the timely availability and efficient management of inventory and materials.
• Organizing and coordinating domestic and international shipments, including air freight, courier services, customs clearance and the preparation of relevant shipping documentation, in collaboration with logistics service providers.
• Supporting logistics operations on‑site at FIFA events worldwide, including the preparation, delivery, set‑up, replenishment and return of event materials.
• Ensuring that warehouse activities are carried out safely, securely and in accordance with applicable procedures, service standards and handling requirements.
• Advising and supporting internal stakeholders on international logistics, warehouse, distribution and shipping‑related projects.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with suppliers, service providers and internal customers, including supporting commercial negotiations.
• Managing logistics‑related supplier invoices, including verifying charges against orders and services, ensuring correct cost allocation and approvals, tracking payment status and resolving discrepancies with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Supporting the preparation of tender documents, evaluation of offers and management of contracts with logistics service providers.
• Developing and continuously improving logistics concepts, procedures, processes and service levels, while identifying and implementing opportunities to optimise costs and distribution services.

YOUR PROFILE

We work hard at FIFA.

We are dedicated, ambitious and innovative.

And we respect our values. Always.

For all roles, we seek talented people with an entrepreneurial spirit and a global mindset.

The specific competencies we require for this position are:

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in logistics, preferably combined with a strong administrative background.
• Experience in warehouse operations, distribution, international shipping or related logistics activities is an advantage.
• Experience in the sports or events industry is an advantage.
• Completed commercial apprenticeship or equivalent qualification, preferably in the field of logistics.
• Further education or professional qualification in logistics, supply chain management or a related field is an advantage.
• Broad knowledge of logistics, with a strong understanding of warehouse and distribution operations.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage and coordinate multiple tasks and priorities.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to quickly identify issues and implement practical solutions.
• Proactive and solution‑oriented mindset with a continuous improvement approach.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.
• Self‑motivated and able to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong communication and coordination skills with a customer and service‑oriented mindset.
• Fluent in English and good command of German, both written and spoken.
  Additional languages, particularly French or Spanish, are an asset.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Good knowledge of warehouse and logistics systems.
• Driving license required.
• Readiness for stand‑by duties
• This role requires regular on‑site presence at our office.

PERKS & BENEFITS

The biggest benefit of a career at FIFA is the privilege to work for the beautiful game and create something that matters.

Alongside that privilege, we also offer some extra perks and benefits:

• Health and fitness: Regular football sessions for all abilities, plus on‑site gym.
• Language courses: Offered to all staff to aid personal and professional growth.
• Continuous learning: We care about your development and encourage internal mobility, offering a variety of training and education to help achieve it.
• Pension: Flexible pension benefits with generous employer contributions.
• Relocation assistance: A dedicated team will be on hand to support your relocation.
• Sustainability: We support all employees using public transport.
• Vacation: Maintain a healthy work/life balance with a generous vacation allowance.
• Volunteering: Make an impact beyond your regular role and bond with colleagues by volunteering with one of our partners.

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