Activity
As a freight forwarding and logistics services clerk, or freight forwarding clerk for short, you will ensure the punctual delivery of goods to their destination. To ensure that everything runs smoothly, you draw up schedules, select suitable means of transportation and draw up freight and customs documents. As a real strategist, you will always find a suitable and cost-effective route.
Good to know
The occupation “forwarding and logistics services clerk” was renamed – originally it was called forwarding clerk.
Education
Duration of training
3 years
Vocational school
Yard
Prerequisites
- Good secondary school leaving certificate or Abitur
- Ability to communicate and enjoy dealing with people
- Good German, English and PC skills
- Tendency towards administrative as well as commercial activities
- Enjoy organizing and planning
Important school subjects
- Mathematics
- English
- German
- Geography
Further training opportunities
As an expert in logistics, you have many opportunities for further professional training. In addition to specializing, for example, in national or international freight transport or in the area of customs clearance, you can also complete qualifications as a business economist or specialist in transport or logistics and thus expand your knowledge even further.
Later application possibilities
- Order center
- Shipping office
- Customs area
Your contact person
Kathrin Lang | T +49 9287 884-531 | karriere@rapa.com
