Consultancy, Logistics Associate, Supply Chain Management Unit (SCMU), Copenhagen, Denmark (1 Post + Roster)New
Pay and conditions
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Job Description
UNFPA seeks a Logistics Associate consultant in Copenhagen to support freight, inventory, order fulfilment and shipment operations for reproductive-health commodities and humanitarian supplies. The 11-month on-site assignment manages logistics records, monitors supplier and shipment performance, supports reporting and continuous improvement, and strengthens service continuity across SCMU teams.
Key Details
Department
Supply Chain Management Unit
Position Details
Experience level
Mid
Minimum experience
3 years
Employment type
Contractor / Full-time
Arrangement
Onsite
Minimum education
High school diploma
Recruitment scope
International recruitment
Contract duration
11 months
Work hours
Monday-Friday, 8 hours per day and 40 hours per week
Language Requirements
Required
English
Preferred
Another official language
Summary of Responsibilities
- Support planning and execution of logistics operations for programme supplies and reproductive-health commodities
- Process and monitor customer orders, supply requests and logistics transactions through final delivery
- Coordinate with suppliers, freight forwarders, third-party logistics providers and UNFPA business units
- Monitor inventory availability, replenishment activities, stock movements and shipment milestones
- Create logistics, inventory and freight purchase-order records in UNFPA enterprise systems
- Contribute to reporting, performance monitoring, standard operating procedures and business-continuity support
Role Requirements
- Completion of secondary education
- Minimum six years of relevant experience in inventory management, humanitarian response, logistics or related areas, reduced to three years with a relevant first-level or advanced university degree
- Knowledge of global supply-chain security, risk management and compliance regulations
- Experience using Enterprise Resource Planning systems
- Fluency in English
Desired Criteria
- Experience managing international or in-country inventory, procurement and logistics operations in the health area is an advantage
- Familiarity with UN-agency procurement and supply-chain policies and procedures is an advantage
- Experience in digitalization or logistics business-transformation projects is an asset
- Professional written and spoken presentation skills are an asset
Skills
Tools and Technologies
Additional Information
- The assignment is one post plus a roster
- Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements
Source & verification
IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from UNFPA Careers, on 19 Aug 2026.