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Logistics Engineers

SOC 13-1081.01

Design or analyze operational solutions for projects such as transportation optimization, network modeling, process and methods analysis, cost containment, capacity enhancement, routing and shipment optimization, or information management.

Green Occupation Zone 4 Business and Financial Operations

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Yes

Green

Top Skills 8

Reading Comprehension

4.2

Systems Analysis

4.1

Critical Thinking

4.0

Systems Evaluation

4.0

Active Listening

3.9

Complex Problem Solving

3.9

Judgment and Decision Making

3.9

Writing

3.8

Knowledge Areas 8

Engineering and Technology

4.0

Mathematics

4.0

English Language

3.9

Computers and Electronics

3.7

Design

3.5

Customer and Personal Service

3.4

Transportation

3.3

Administration and Management

3.3

Key Tasks

1Review contractual commitments, customer specifications, or related information to determine logistics or support requirements.

2Determine logistics support requirements, such as facility details, staffing needs, or safety or maintenance plans.

3Propose logistics solutions for customers.

4Direct the work of logistics analysts.

5Evaluate effectiveness of current or future logistical processes.

Also Known As

Continuous Improvement Specialist Cost Engineer Cost Estimating Engineer Cost Reduction Engineer Integrated Logistics Operations Manager Logistics Engineer Logistics Engineering Manager Logistics Planning Engineer Logistics Research Engineer Logistics System Engineer