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Logistician (m/f/d)

WHAT IS A LOGISTICIAN:
WORKING AS AN EXPERT FOR EFFICIENT GOODS FLOWS

As a logistician, you work in an industry that is essential for a functioning economy. You are responsible for coordinating the flow of goods and information, helping your company save resources and reduce costs. They ensure that the right goods are always available at the right time, in the right quantity, at the right place. Through logisticians, the flow of goods and materials always works smoothly, which makes them indispensable for companies.

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WHAT CAREER OPPORTUNITIES DO LOGISTICIANS HAVE ON THE LABOUR MARKET?

As a logistics specialist, you can look forward to excellent job opportunities. Goods-producing companies are urgently looking for qualified specialists like you. In some fields and for applicants with a commercial background, there is talk of a shortage of skilled workers.
Logistics specialists who specialise in robotics and artificial intelligence (AI), for which there are separate degree programmes, have excellent job prospects. These topics are currently driving the industry and will become increasingly important.

LOGISTICIAN ACTIVITIES:
THESE TASKS AWAIT YOU

Logisticians have various activities that are responsible and varied. Depending on the job profile, they are responsible for goods procurement, production logistics, sales or waste disposal. Supply chain managers, on the other hand, have a holistic view of a company's entire flow of goods and identify opportunities for optimisation. In addition, there are special fields such as transport or warehouse logistics, in which special activities such as the control of incoming goods await you in large companies.

The most important tasks of logisticians include:

Coordination and planning of the production process
Personnel deployment planning
Checking incoming and outgoing goods
Ensuring traceability
Placing and processing orders
Preparation and receipt of quotations
Processing customer complaints
Supervising and selecting suppliers

LOGISTICIAN SALARY: THESE ARE THE EARNINGS PROSPECTS

In companies that are bound by collective agreements, you can expect an entry-level salary of about 30,000 to 40,000 euros gross per year as a logistics specialist, depending on your field of expertise. In companies that are not bound by collective agreements, salaries range on average between 28,000 and 34,000 euros gross per year.

With increasing professional experience and management tasks, earnings rise accordingly in both types of company. Studied logistics specialists can expect a higher starting salary at the beginning of their career, for example between 40,000 and 50,000 euros.

In addition to your qualifications, the industry, the federal state and the size of the company also play a decisive role in your salary.

WHAT SKILLS AND SOFT SKILLS SHOULD YOU HAVE FOR THE JOB OF A LOGISTICIAN?

The prerequisite for a job as a logistician is a corresponding education. For logisticians, there are not only further training courses for people with a commercial background, but also undergraduate training courses up to specialised bachelor's and master's degree courses. The prerequisites for a job in the logistics sector also include a technical understanding as well as good IT skills, since you control the flow of goods electronically.