14 May 2007  Home Username Password Register now Lost Password? Event Date Arafura Games 2007 12/05/2007 World Team Badminton Championships 11/06/2007 ISAF Sailing World Championship, Cascais 2007 28/06/2007 Pan American Games, Rio 2007 13/07/2007 Special Olympics World Summer Games, Shanghai 2007 02/10/2007 Asian Indoor Games 2007 26/10/2007 UEFA Euro 2008, Austria-Switzerland 07/06/2008 Title: Shipping & Procurement Coordinator Salary -To be defined Contract Type: Permanent Employer: UEFA -The Union of European Football Associations Location: Switzerland Expiry Date 16/05/2007 Description Location: Nyon, Switzerland Working with the UMET Logistics Manager, this role involves defining and organising the shipping and freight needs of the different UMET departments for the Euro 2008 tournament and the Final Draw of Euro 2008. A detailed understanding of freight forwarding, customs regulations and road and transport restrictions will be needed for this position. This person will work closely with some departments of Euro 2008 and directly with outside shipping suppliers. Skill requirements include previous experience in shipping/freight operations at international events, preferably including some long term planning experience. Language requirements are fluent English and German with French as an additional advantage. Main activities (the most frequent first): • Coordination of freight and shipping needs for all UMET departments with Euro2008 and with suppliers • Main point of contact for UMET freight forwarder • Coordination of access, delivery and parking issues at Euro 2008 for UMET staff, suppliers and partners • Identification and supervision of freight issues for HB & RT at the IBC Main responsibilities (technical – financial – managerial): Monitoring and tracking of shipping invoices, ensuring adherence to budget set by Logistics Manager UEFA Core Competencies: • Team Spirit : work as an individual contributor for the success of the team • Devotion : make a full contribution to the team’s achievement • Responsibility : take ownership, be aware of the impact of each action, decision, words • Relevance: identify and implement effective, practical and sustainable solutions Education: University degree or equivalent appreciated Work experience: • Experience in freight / logistics on major events particularly on the HB side • 2 years experience in event or project planning Business know-how & IT-skills: • Excellent computer skills • Knowledge of freight forwarding industry and local regulations • Competencies & characteristics: • Strong team player with a solution based approach • Coordination and planning skills • Quick understanding, attention to detail, good judgement • Good communicator • Ability to work independently Language skills: • English • German • French Other requirements: Travel on events          Home   Organising Committees and Sports Bodies    Providers & Suppliers Directory    Sports Jobs   Recruiters   Tenders   Sporting News   Raising Volunteers   Links   Advertise With Us   About Us   Contact Us     Copyright © 2006 Sports City. All right reserved. Created by www.e-man.co.uk