Working Student Supply Chain Management

Let's build the fossil-free future

At Greenlyte, we are reshaping the global fuel economy with our novel, IP-protected, direct air capture to fuels technology, where we capture CO2 from the atmosphere and produce hydrogen. Our process shows superior economic potential compared to existing approaches, even reaching fossil prices. Backed by leading European VCs and with commercial agreement from Lufthansa and MB Energy, we are deploying our first commercial facilities to prove commercial viability in the next 12 months.

Where Ambition Meets Purpose

We are not waiting for change. We are building it together. We will help prevent a climate crisis by freeing the world from fossil fuels. At Greenlyte, speed and collaboration define how we work. Our culture rewards initiative, learning, and teamwork. If you want to grow fast, take ownership, and shape real impact, this is the place to do it.

How you'll contribute

As a Logistics & Inventory Coordinator, you will play a key role in establishing and optimizing our material flow, storage systems, and logistics operations to support our growing production and deployment activities. You'll work at the interlink between hardware engineering, supply chain operations and manufacturing, ensuring reliable supply, effective inventory tracking, and timely global shipments.

Specifically, you will…

• Receive, inspect, store, and pre-commission raw materials, parts, hardware, and components to support manufacturing and R&D operations.

• Verify incoming materials for quality compliance, quantity, correct part numbers, revision levels, and damage against documentation.

• Collaborate closely with the Supply Chain Management team to optimize our warehouse layout and inventory tracking system

• Contribute to the development of an accurate internal labeling system based on Greenlyte's part numbers

• Improve inventory management tools (manufacturing execution system) to monitor stock levels and goods movement

• Set up label printers, scanners to enable inventory traceability

• Help develop efficient storage solutions and recommend improvements proactively.

• Setup a shipping processes for our modulated DAC plants

Your first 12 months in the role: expectations and deliverables
Months   0-3

• Learn Greenlyte's technology, manufacturing and material flow processes
  
  

• Verify and catalog existing materials inserting them into our digital inventory; identify and report any discrepancies 

• Improve setup of an initial material labeling and storage system

• Propose improvements for warehouse organization and layout

• Collaborate with the Supply Chain, Engineering and Manufacturing teams to execute inventory and commissioning operations

Months 3-6

• Take full ownership of incoming goods inspection and material issuing..

• Start working on a scalable warehouse structure and support reorganization.

• Collaborate with supply chain on shipment planning for components and hardware.

• Introduce and monitor KPIs like stock accuracy and receiving lead times.

Months   6-12

• Contribute actively to the improvement of a digital inventory management solution.

• Support logistics setup for shipping plants.

• Lead continuous improvement projects in storage and logistics processes.

• Train colleagues on material handling standards and logistics tools.

• Provide monthly reports on logistics performance and stock movement trends.

About you

We are looking for someone who is hands-on, structured, detail-oriented and enjoys building systems.

Basic qualifications

• Experience in warehouse operations, logistics, inventory control, or a related field in a manufacturing or hardware-focused environment.

• Strong attention to detail and a structured approach to material handling and documentation.

• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including supply chain, engineering, and manufacturing.

• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.

Bonus qualifications

• Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems in the context of supply chain and inventory.

• Experience supporting international shipping logistics and customs procedures.

• German language skills are a plus.

• Knowledge in proper non-conformance checks

What we offer

• 20 days vacation plus public holidays to ensure you also have the down time needed to rest and recharge.
• The possibility to grow and shape your role.
• Working with founders who understand - and invest time in - the importance of building a healthy and sustainable organization.
• Open and transparent communication on company development.

Noteworthy points

This role cannot be done fully remotely. We require someone who lives within commuting distance to Essen.
Did you like what you just read? Apply directly and send us your CV. We look forward to hearing from you

About us

GCT was founded in September 2022 with the ambition to develop a low-cost, robust Direct Air Capture technology that captures CO2 at world-leading energy rates, whilst supplying hydrogen as a by-product. The company's technology is based on 15 years of research and has been proven at various scales. Since its founding, the company raised 45-million Euros in funding from leading venture capitalists and renowned business angels.

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