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Logisticians

SOC 13-1081.00

Analyze and coordinate the logistical functions of a firm or organization. Responsible for the entire life cycle of a product, including acquisition, distribution, internal allocation, delivery, and final disposal of resources.

Zone 4 Business and Financial Operations

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Critical Thinking

4.0

Reading Comprehension

3.9

Active Listening

3.9

Speaking

3.9

Monitoring

3.9

Coordination

3.9

Complex Problem Solving

3.8

Social Perceptiveness

3.6

Knowledge Areas 8

Transportation

4.8

English Language

4.0

Administration and Management

4.0

Customer and Personal Service

3.9

Mathematics

3.7

Computers and Electronics

3.6

Economics and Accounting

3.3

Geography

3.3

Key Tasks

1Maintain and develop positive business relationships with a customer's key personnel involved in, or directly relevant to, a logistics activity.

2Develop an understanding of customers' needs and take actions to ensure that such needs are met.

3Manage subcontractor activities, reviewing proposals, developing performance specifications, and serving as liaisons between subcontractors and organizations.

4Develop proposals that include documentation for estimates.

5Review logistics performance with customers against targets, benchmarks, and service agreements.

Also Known As

Acquisition Analyst Automated Logistics Specialist Client Services Administrator Demand Planner Inventory Analyst Logistician Logistics Associate Logistics Coordinator Logistics Director Logistics Planner