Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 62'400 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 65'039 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 70'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 68'880 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 75'780 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 81'250 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsSales & Procurement
Disponent/in (Verkauf, Gross- und Detailhandel)
You manage goods flows and coordinate deliveries in retail and wholesale.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You plan material orders, monitor stock movements, and ensure timely deliveries in wholesale and retail.
Planning is at the heart of trade. You coordinate the flow of goods, negotiate with suppliers, and arrange transport. Your goal is to fill warehouses efficiently and meet customer needs on time. With a strong sense for logistics and business, you steer complex processes. This guarantees smooth goods movement from order to delivery.
FieldSales & Procurement
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryRetail
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Purchasing Assistant. Based on 1,495 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+9% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 66'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 65'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 67'400 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 72'000 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Schaffhausen | CHF 81'250 | 15 |
| Schwyz | CHF 71'500 | 21 |
| Geneva | CHF 71'400 | 53 |
| Zug | CHF 70'750 | 34 |
| Zurich | CHF 69'807 | 256 |
| Aargau | CHF 68'125 | 152 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Education | CHF 79'050 | 6 |
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 77'590 | 8 |
| Agriculture / Forestry / Wood | CHF 75'750 | 6 |
| Tourism / Travel / Recreation | CHF 73'500 | 8 |
| Transport / Logistics | CHF 72'000 | 21 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 71'473 | 18 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Disponent/in (Verkauf, Gross- und Detailhandel)
Official education path
You usually start with initial training in business, retail, or logistics.
Typical training path
Disponent/in (Verkauf, Gross- und Detailhandel)
Prerequisites
- Knowledge of the transport industry
- Experience in the freight forwarding and logistics sector (optional)
- Experience in disposition (advantageous)
Requirements
- Negotiation skills
- IT skills
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Logistics know-how
- Negotiation skills
- IT skills
- Planning reliability
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
In the morning, you check current stock levels and coordinate daily deliveries with transport services. You constantly monitor delivery times and adjust plans flexibly when needed.
- You plan material orders and coordinate daily goods receipts.
- You monitor stock movements and keep inventory records up to date.
- You negotiate with suppliers and confirm delivery dates.
- You plan transport routes and check vehicle reports daily.
- You process customer orders and ensure timely deliveries.
- You review transport invoices and continuously optimize goods flows.
Working conditions
You work in warehouses, logistics centres, or the admin offices of wholesale and retail companies. Your workspace is usually equipped with computer systems to manage stock and transport digitally.
Strengths
- Logistics know-how
- Negotiation skills
- IT skills
- Planning reliability
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Time pressure
- Changing tasks
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