Logisticians

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Logisticians

What they do

Analyze and coordinate the ongoing 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.

Also Called: Client Services Administrator, Logistician, Production Planner, Supply Management Specialist, Client Services Administrator, Logistician, Production Planner, Supply Management Specialist

$47,990
Starting Salary (2023)
$79,400
Median Salary (2023)
18.3%
Projected Job Growth
228,470
Employment (2022)

Typical Tasks

Develop an understanding of customers' needs and take actions to ensure that such needs are met.
Maintain and develop positive business relationships with a customer's key personnel involved in, or directly relevant to, a logistics activity.
Provide project management services, including the provision and analysis of technical data.
Report project plans, progress, and results.
Review logistics performance with customers against targets, benchmarks, and service agreements.

A day in the life

What kind of work is this?

Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Enterprising
Business based Work
Investigative
Studying, Research based work

What personality traits do you need to succeed?

Integrity
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Analytical Thinking
Cooperation
Initiative

What key skills are needed for this job?

Reading Comprehension
Critical Thinking
Active Listening
Complex Problem Solving
Speaking
Systems Analysis

Expected Knowledge

Transportation
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Common Activities

Working with Computers
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
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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