What job duties are commonly listed in job postings for logistics specialists with a Federal VET Diploma, and how often do they appear? What are the requirements?

Goods Received and Goods Shipped:

• Inspection and Acceptance of Deliveries
• Storage of Goods
• Picking and Packing for Shipping
• Preparation of shipping documents

Inventory Management:

• Warehouse Organization and Optimization
• Stock Control and Inventory
• Handling Special Storage Requirements (e.g., Refrigeration, Hazardous Materials)

Transportation Management:

• Planning and Coordination of Transportation
• Selection of Transportation Modes and Service Providers
• Monitoring and Optimizing Delivery Times

Administration and Documentation:

• Processing of delivery slips, invoices, and other logistics documents
• Working with Specific Logistics Software
• Customer Communication Regarding Questions or Uncertainties

Quality management:

• Monitoring and Ensuring the Quality of Goods and Processes
• Conducting Inspections and Audits

Collaboration and Coordination:

• Coordination with other departments, such as Sales, Purchasing, or Production
• Communication with Suppliers and Service Providers

• Completed basic training
• Completed continuing education program to become a logistics specialist with a Federal VET Diploma (EFZ) / logistics specialist (EZF)
• Initial work experience in the logistics sector

• Knowledge of planning, coordinating, and monitoring logistics processes
• Operating machinery and equipment in the warehouse (e.g., forklifts)
• Working with logistics software systems for warehouse management, transportation management, etc.
• Mathematical skills for tasks such as inventory management, calculating storage capacity, or determining transportation costs
• Proficiency in German; knowledge of other languages is a plus

• Organizational skills and a systematic approach to work
• Physical fitness (since the work can be physically demanding at times, especially in the warehouse)
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Reliability and a sense of responsibility
• Ability to work in a team

• Customer focus: The ability to identify and address customer needs
• Problem-solving skills: quickly identifying and resolving problems in the logistics process
• Multitasking: the ability to efficiently handle multiple tasks at the same time
• Attention to detail: precision in work, particularly in documentation and when handling goods
• Time Management: Making effective use of available time to complete all necessary tasks
• Safety Awareness: Compliance with safety regulations and standards in the warehouse and during transport