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Logistics Analysts

SOC 13-1081.02

Analyze product delivery or supply chain processes to identify or recommend changes. May manage route activity including invoicing, electronic bills, and shipment tracing.

Green Occupation Zone 4 Business and Financial Operations

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Yes

Green

Top Skills 8

Reading Comprehension

3.9

Critical Thinking

3.8

Complex Problem Solving

3.8

Systems Analysis

3.6

Systems Evaluation

3.6

Active Listening

3.5

Speaking

3.5

Monitoring

3.5

Knowledge Areas 8

English Language

3.7

Administration and Management

3.6

Transportation

3.6

Mathematics

3.6

Computers and Electronics

3.5

Customer and Personal Service

3.4

Law and Government

3.3

Production and Processing

3.1

Key Tasks

1Maintain databases of logistics information.

2Interpret data on logistics elements, such as availability, maintainability, reliability, supply chain management, strategic sourcing or distribution, supplier management, or transportation.

3Provide ongoing analyses in areas such as transportation costs, parts procurement, back orders, or delivery processes.

4Prepare reports on logistics performance measures.

5Confer with logistics management teams to determine ways to optimize service levels, maintain supply-chain efficiency, or minimize cost.

Also Known As

Acquisition Analyst Acquisitions Logistics Analyst Demand Planning Analyst Global Logistics Analyst Inventory Analyst Inventory Control Analyst Inventory Manager Logistics Analyst Logistics Management Specialist Logistics Manager