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Careers / Logisticians |
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Summary Description |
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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. |
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Sample Job Titles |
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Acquisition Analyst |
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Administrative Analyst |
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Automated Logistics Specialist |
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Integrated Logistics Support Manager (ILS Manager) |
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Inventory Analyst |
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Inventory Manager |
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Logistician |
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Logistics Analyst |
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Logistics Coordinator |
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Logistics Engineer |
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Logistics Management Specialist |
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Logistics Manager |
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Logistics Planner |
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Logistics Specialist |
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Logistics Supervisor |
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Logistics System Engineer |
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Logistics Team Lead |
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Logistics Technician |
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Procurement Analyst |
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Procurement Specialist |
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Production Planner |
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Supply Chain Specialist |
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Supply Technician |
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Job Tasks |
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Maintain and develop positive business relationships with a customer's key personnel involved in, or directly relevant to, a logistics activity.
- Develop business relationships.
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Develop an understanding of customers' needs and take actions to ensure that such needs are met.
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Direct availability and allocation of materials, supplies, and finished products.
- Allocate physical resources within organizations.
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Collaborate with other departments as necessary to meet customer requirements, to take advantage of sales opportunities or, in the case of shortages, to minimize negative impacts on a business.
- Confer with personnel to coordinate business operations.
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Protect and control proprietary materials.
- Allocate physical resources within organizations.
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Review logistics performance with customers against targets, benchmarks, and service agreements.
- Analyze logistics processes.
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Develop and implement technical project management tools, such as plans, schedules, and responsibility and compliance matrices.
- Develop business or financial information systems.
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Direct team activities, establishing task priorities, scheduling and tracking work assignments, providing guidance, and ensuring the availability of resources.
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Report project plans, progress, and results.
- Report information to managers or other personnel.
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Manage subcontractor activities, reviewing proposals, developing performance specifications, and serving as liaisons between subcontractors and organizations.
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Direct and support the compilation and analysis of technical source data necessary for product development.
- Coordinate regulatory documentation activities.
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Explain proposed solutions to customers, management, or other interested parties through written proposals and oral presentations.
- Prepare proposal documents.
- Present business-related information to audiences.
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Plan, organize, and execute logistics support activities such as maintenance planning, repair analysis, and test equipment recommendations.
- Coordinate logistics or other business operations.
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Provide project management services, including the provision and analysis of technical data.
- Advise others on analytical techniques.
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Develop proposals that include documentation for estimates.
- Prepare proposal documents.
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Participate in the assessment and review of design alternatives and design change proposal impacts.
- Measure effectiveness of business strategies or practices.
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Manage the logistical aspects of product life cycles, including coordination or provisioning of samples, and the minimization of obsolescence.
- Develop financial or business plans.
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Perform system lifecycle cost analysis and develop component studies.
- Analyze business or financial data.
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Support the development of training materials and technical manuals.
- Develop training materials.
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Stay informed of logistics technology advances and apply appropriate technology to improve logistics processes.
- Update professional knowledge.
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Redesign the movement of goods to maximize value and minimize costs.
- Coordinate logistics or other business operations.
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Work Activities |
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Interacting With Computers —
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. |
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Communicating with Persons Outside Organization —
Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail. |
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates —
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
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Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People —
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. |
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Making Decisions and Solving Problems —
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
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Analyzing Data or Information —
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. |
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Getting Information —
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
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Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards —
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. |
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Scheduling Work and Activities —
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others. |
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Processing Information —
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. |
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Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events —
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
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Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships —
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |
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Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings —
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. |
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Training and Teaching Others —
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. |
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Thinking Creatively —
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. |
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Monitoring and Controlling Resources —
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money. |
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Documenting/Recording Information —
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. |
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Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others —
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. |
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Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge —
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
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Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others —
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others. |
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Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates —
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. |
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Provide Consultation and Advice to Others —
Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics. |
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Developing Objectives and Strategies —
Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them. |
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Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others —
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. |
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Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work —
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. |
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Coaching and Developing Others —
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills. |
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Developing and Building Teams —
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members. |
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Assisting and Caring for Others —
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients. |
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Performing Administrative Activities —
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork. |
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Selling or Influencing Others —
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions. |
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Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material —
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. |
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Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information —
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity. |
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Performing for or Working Directly with the Public —
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests. |
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Nature of the Work |
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Working Conditions |
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Interesting Fact |
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Fewer than 13% of employed Americans are labor union members. 30 years ago, it was twice that rate. |
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