Clerk: Inventory Management & Customer Consulting (m/f/d)

About the job

Clerk: Inventory Management & Customer Consulting (m/f/d)

The ETH Zurich is the place of study, research, and work for around 30,000 people from over 120 countries. The Department of Physics (D-PHYS) pursues a diverse research agenda and a broad teaching programme, from exploring fundamental principles of nature to innovative technologies for society. A large part of the approximately 1,500 Bachelor, Master, and PhD students, postdocs and professors, apprentices, as well as scientific and service staff, are involved in experimental research in one way or another.

The Technical Services have the optimal support of the department's research and teaching tasks as their primary goal. The associated D-PHYS Shop provides researchers with around 5,000 technical items. This service on the Hönggerberg campus facilitates everyday research and thus makes a significant contribution to efficient processes. Competent customer advice on the selection and application of these items is a central pillar of the service.

We are looking for a motivated employee for the D-PHYS Shop starting 1 September 2026 or by arrangement.

Job Description

For the team in the Department of Physics shop, we are seeking a customer-oriented individual who enjoys a varied and broad field of activity.

• Responsibility for the product groups machine elements, tools, and installation materials. This includes ensuring availability, purchasing from suppliers, deadline control, and maintaining the product range
• Professional advice to researchers and technical staff
• Provision and issuance of items (online orders and on-site collection)
• Goods receipt, price and invoice verification including the annual inventory
• Maintenance and co-management of the online catalogue and database. Support in the continuous optimisation of master data and processes within the framework of a system migration
• As part of the planned move to the new HPQ research building, further tasks in logistics and organisation can be co-developed

Profile

• Completed technical vocational training with experience in purchasing or logistics
• Confident use of MS Office (Word, Excel) and user knowledge of ERP systems (e.g. SAP)
• Technical knowledge in the areas of machine elements, tools, installation materials, laboratory, electrical and electronic items is an advantage
• Very good German and good English skills
• Customer-oriented, team player, and friendly
• You appreciate scope for design and bring a high degree of personal responsibility

We Offer

• Diverse internal training opportunities through courses, as well as support for external training
• An attractive working environment on the Hönggerberg campus with various additional offers such as discounts , e.g. public transport subscriptions and car sharing, a wide range of sports offered by the ASVZ , childcare as well as attractive pension benefits
• A flexible annual working hours model
• You will be part of a friendly, committed, and helpful D-PHYS team

Working, Teaching and Researching at ETH Zurich

Diversity and Sustainability are Important to Us

In line with our values , ETH Zurich supports an inclusive culture. We promote equal opportunities, value diversity, and maintain a working and learning environment where the rights and dignity of all employees and students are respected. On our Equal Opportunities and Diversity website , you can learn how we ensure a fair and open environment in which everyone can develop and flourish. Sustainability is a core value for us – we are consistently working towards a climate-neutral future.

Curious? So Are We.

We look forward to receiving your online application with the following documents:

• Curriculum vitae
• Certificates

Further information about the D-PHYS Shop can be found on our website .

For enquiries, please contact Dominik Vifian, Head of D-PHYS Shop, Tel. +41 44 633 23 96 or email dvifian@ethz.ch (no application documents), who will be happy to assist you.

Please apply exclusively via the online application portal. Applications by email or post will not be considered.

We would like to point out that the pre-selection is carried out by the responsible recruiters and not by artificial intelligence.

For personnel placement services, the ETH Zurich terms and conditions apply.

About ETH Zurich

ETH Zurich is one of the best technical and natural science universities in the world. We are known for our excellent teaching, pioneering fundamental research, and the direct transfer of new knowledge to society. More than 30,000 people from over 120 countries find an environment here that promotes independent thinking and a climate that inspires top performance. Located in the heart of Europe and connected worldwide, we develop solutions together for the global challenges of today and tomorrow.