Working in logistics: indispensable and full of opportunities

Did you know this about logistics?

As many as 606 million packages were sent in the Netherlands in 2024. That shows well how important logistics is. Without people who make these processes possible, from order picker to driver, no package, product or order will arrive on time.

(Source: Thuiswinkel.org - Parcel market growth continues, sustainability gains ground)

What does working in logistics entail?

In logistics, you work on everything related to transportation, storage and distribution of goods. There are many different jobs, each with their own duties and responsibilities.

Warehouse employee

As a warehouse worker, you work in a warehouse or distribution center. You check deliveries, collect orders, pack products and prepare them for shipment. You make sure everything is in the right place and the warehouse stays well organized.

Order picker

As an order picker, you put together orders for customers or stores. You walk through the warehouse with a scanner or order list, checking the products and making sure everything is shipped on time. Accuracy and pace are important

Lift or reach truck driver

In this position, you will work with a forklift or reach truck to move goods within the warehouse. You will stack pallets, replenish shelves and help load and unload trucks. Working safely is especially important here.

Transportation planning employee

As a transportation planner, you ensure that all deliveries arrive on time. You plan routes, keep in touch with drivers and solve problems if anything changes. It is a job in which you must be able to organize and communicate well.

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Logistics offers many opportunities for anyone who likes to roll up their sleeves, works well together and enjoys being on the move.

Why work in logistics?

Logistics is an industry with variety and challenge. You work with colleagues, machines and systems, and everything has to be done on time.

In addition, you can often advance in logistics. You can start as a warehouse worker and advance to team leader, planner or operator. And because the logistics industry is always on the move, there is almost always work.

Another great advantage of working in logistics is that you can often start without much experience. Many people simply learn the trade on the job.

Do you want to advance or gain more knowledge after that? Then there are plenty of courses at the secondary and higher vocational level that will allow you to continue learning and get new opportunities.

Training and advancement opportunities

Would you like to work in logistics or take the next step in your career? There are many courses that allow you to develop yourself and advance to a position with more responsibility.

MBO courses

A few examples of courses that fit well with professions in logistics:

• mbo Logistics employee (level 2)
• mbo Logistics team leader (level 3)
• mbo Logistics supervisor (level 4)
• mbo Road transport driver (level 2)

College courses

Do you want a step further or more responsibility? Then you can also choose a college degree in logistics, such as:

• hbo Logistics Management
• hbo Logistics Engineering
• hbo International Food & Agribusiness

Job Opportunity Budget

Do you want to develop yourself further in logistics? Lone helps you take a step forward.

Occupations in logistics are so-called opportunity occupations according to the UWV's list. As the name suggests, it is a profession in which there is a high probability of employment.

With the Kansberoepbudget of Doorzaam you can get up to €1,500 reimbursed for retraining or further training towards an opportunity profession such as forklift driver, logistics employee, team leader or transport planner.

Working on your future in logistics

Logistics is an industry with a future. There are many vacancies and plenty of opportunities to learn, grow and advance to a permanent job. Whether you are just starting out or already have experience: there is always room to develop yourself further. With Doorzaam's compensation you can take a step towards your future in logistics today. Take your chance and see what suits you.