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Logistics supervisor (bol)

For the control freak with organizational talent

With your warehouse experience, you've been managing the flow of goods for years. That's why you're ready for the next step: working as a logistics supervisor. You'll oversee and organize just about everything that happens in a warehouse.

The profession is constantly evolving, but you are in control. You know what you are talking about.
talk, because you manage stock, make schedules and keep the administration up to date.

You're a strong organizer and ensure everything runs smoothly. In logistics, a promise is a promise. You're the manager's right hand, responsible for HR policies and ensuring a safe working environment. Whether it's the layout, receiving goods, or customer contact, you're in charge. You process the crucial data into a clear and concise system. 

Areas of interest

More information.

What are you becoming?

After completing this program, you can work for a distribution company, transport company, production company, or transshipment company, for example. You can also continue your studies at a university of applied sciences (HBO), for example, with a degree in Logistics Management or Logistics Engineering.

What will you learn?

You learn:

  • logistic processes 
  • logistics policy
  • personnel policy
  • maintaining business relationships
  • entrepreneurial behavior
  • responding to innovations
  • digital skills

You will also take lessons in Dutch, English, arithmetic, career and citizenship.

What does your education look like?

With the full-time vocational training program, you attend classes at school and do an internship at a training company. 

Education and Examination Regulations (OER)

The Education and Examination Regulations (OER) of a course specify what you will be doing in which period, how much time is spent on this and an overview of the exams that will be taken. Find the OER for your course here.

Search by your Crebo number (see the box on the right of this page) to view the OER for the current academic year. This will give you a general idea of what's expected of you when you start the program. The OER for the upcoming academic year will be available in July.

Statutory tuition fees

The statutory tuition fee for the 2026-2027 school year is €1.511. Check DUO.nl for possible student financing.

Other costs

For an estimate of the additional costs for this course, please see mbowebshop.nlEvery year, by July 1st, all school fees for the following academic year are announced there. To actually order, you must log in with your Summa account.

Laptop

For many courses, students cannot do without a laptop. See the overview whether this applies to your course and download the correct specifications.

Elective courses

During your studies, you choose one or more electives to specialize or broaden your knowledge. You'll receive more information about the electives you can take during your program. Each elective concludes with an exam. Read more about elective courses.

Study in figures

Study in figures provides clear information about this program and its job prospects. Want to learn more about these figures? Then check out this explanation.

What prior education do you need?

For the vocational training (level 3) and middle management training (level 4) you must meet one of the following conditions:

  • You have a diploma in pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) with a pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) track, a theoretical pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) track, or a mixed pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) track.
  • You have an (older) diploma from lbo, vbo, mavo or mavo-vbo.
  • You have a basic vocational training diploma (level 2) or a diploma from another vocational training course (level 3).
  • You have proof that you successfully completed the first three years of pre-university or senior general secondary education (havo) or pre-university education (vwo). Or you have another diploma or certificate recognized by the government.

Getting to know the school and course

You will be invited for a personal interview or introductory meeting where you will get to know the school and we will see if this course is a good fit for you.

Can I contact a teacher or student?

Teachers and students know what's going on at school. Feel free to ask your questions to our teacher using the contact information below:

Whatsapp
Teacher: Ronald Waldus

E-mail
Teacher: Ronald Waldus

It is also possible to attend a walk-along day, tour, or open house. You can find all activities in our calendar.

What are you becoming?

After completing this program, you can work for a distribution company, transport company, production company, or transshipment company, for example. You can also continue your studies at a university of applied sciences (HBO), for example, with a degree in Logistics Management or Logistics Engineering.

What will you learn?

You learn:

  • logistic processes 
  • logistics policy
  • personnel policy
  • maintaining business relationships
  • entrepreneurial behavior
  • responding to innovations
  • digital skills

You will also take lessons in Dutch, English, arithmetic, career and citizenship.

What does your education look like?

With the full-time vocational training program, you attend classes at school and do an internship at a training company. 

Education and Examination Regulations (OER)

The Education and Examination Regulations (OER) of a course specify what you will be doing in which period, how much time is spent on this and an overview of the exams that will be taken. Find the OER for your course here.

Search by your Crebo number (see the box on the right of this page) to view the OER for the current academic year. This will give you a general idea of what's expected of you when you start the program. The OER for the upcoming academic year will be available in July.

Statutory tuition fees

The statutory tuition fee for the 2026-2027 school year is €1.511. Check DUO.nl for possible student financing.

Other costs

For an estimate of the additional costs for this course, please see mbowebshop.nlEvery year, by July 1st, all school fees for the following academic year are announced there. To actually order, you must log in with your Summa account.

Laptop

For many courses, students cannot do without a laptop. See the overview whether this applies to your course and download the correct specifications.

Elective courses

During your studies, you choose one or more electives to specialize or broaden your knowledge. You'll receive more information about the electives you can take during your program. Each elective concludes with an exam. Read more about elective courses.

Study in figures

Study in figures provides clear information about this program and its job prospects. Want to learn more about these figures? Then check out this explanation.

What prior education do you need?

For the vocational training (level 3) and middle management training (level 4) you must meet one of the following conditions:

  • You have a diploma in pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) with a pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) track, a theoretical pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) track, or a mixed pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) track.
  • You have an (older) diploma from lbo, vbo, mavo or mavo-vbo.
  • You have a basic vocational training diploma (level 2) or a diploma from another vocational training course (level 3).
  • You have proof that you successfully completed the first three years of pre-university or senior general secondary education (havo) or pre-university education (vwo). Or you have another diploma or certificate recognized by the government.

Getting to know the school and course

You will be invited for a personal interview or introductory meeting where you will get to know the school and we will see if this course is a good fit for you.

Can I contact a teacher or student?

Teachers and students know what's going on at school. Feel free to ask your questions to our teacher using the contact information below:

Whatsapp
Teacher: Ronald Waldus

E-mail
Teacher: Ronald Waldus

It is also possible to attend a walk-along day, tour, or open house. You can find all activities in our calendar.

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