Logistics Engineers
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.
16 alternate job titles:
Acquisition Logistics Engineer
Aero Logistics Engineer (Aeronautical Logistics Engineer)
Auto Logistics Engineer (Automotive Logistics Engineer)
Continuous Improvement Specialist
Cost Engineer
Cost Estimating Engineer
Cost Reduction Engineer
Logistics Engineer
Logistics Planning Engineer
Logistics Research Engineer
Logistics Specialist
Logistics System Engineer
Procurement Engineer
Reliability Engineer
Supportability Engineer
Systems Engineer
Salary Information
Logistics Engineers: $80,880 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Advise others on logistics topics. | General |
| Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency. | General |
| Establish organizational guidelines or policies. | General |
| Estimate costs of goods or services. | General |
| Apply mathematical models of financial or business conditions. | General |
| Prepare financial documents. | General |
| Analyze jobs using observation, survey, or interview techniques. | Analysis |
| Analyze logistics processes. | Analysis |
| Assess the cost effectiveness of products, projects, or services. | Analysis |
| Evaluate logistics methods to reduce environmental impact. | Analysis |
| Analyze environmental regulations to ensure organizational compliance. | Analysis |
| Supervise employees. | Management |
| Plan facility layouts or designs. | Development |
| Develop technical specifications for systems or equipment. | Development |
| Develop business or financial information systems. | Development |
| Develop business or market strategies. | Development |
| Develop sustainable business strategies or practices. | Development |
| Maintain data in information systems or databases. | Maintenance |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
| Microsoft Power BI | Business intelligence and data analysis software |
| Microsoft SQL Server | Data base management system software |
| Oracle Database | Data base user interface and query software |
| Structured query language SQL | Data base user interface and query software |
| Tableau | Business intelligence and data analysis software |
| IBM Cognos Impromptu | Business intelligence and data analysis software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| SAP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Autodesk AutoCAD | Computer aided design CAD software |
| C++ | Object or component oriented development software |
| Microsoft Project | Project management software |
| Microsoft SharePoint | Document management software |
| Microsoft Visio | Process mapping and design software |
| Microsoft Visual Basic | Development environment software |
| Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications VBA | Development environment software |
| Oracle Java | Object or component oriented development software |
| Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management | Project management software |
| Python | Object or component oriented development software |
| SAS | Analytical or scientific software |
| Computer aided design and drafting CADD software | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Enterprise resource planning ERP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Failure modes and effects analysis FMEA software | Analytical or scientific software |
| IBM ILOG CPLEX Optimization Studio | Analytical or scientific software |
| IBM Notes | Electronic mail software |
| ITEM Software ITEM ToolKit | Analytical or scientific software |
| ITEM Software Spare Cost | Analytical or scientific software |
| JDA Manugistics | Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software |
| JMS Software RCM WorkSaver | Analytical or scientific software |
| LOGSA COMPASS | Analytical or scientific software |
| LOGSA SYSPARS | Analytical or scientific software |
| Logistics Cost Estimating Tool | Analytical or scientific software |
| Logistics Support Analysts SmartLogic | Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software |
| Logistics management information LMI database software | Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software |
| Minitab | Analytical or scientific software |
| Oracle Hyperion | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Prolog | Development environment software |
| Relex FMEA | Analytical or scientific software |
| ReliaSoft RCM++ | Analytical or scientific software |
| ReliaSoft XFMEA | Analytical or scientific software |
| Reliability centered maintenance RCM software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Reliass EAGLE | Analytical or scientific software |
| SAP Business Objects | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Warehouse management system WMS | Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software |
| Word processing software | Word processing software |
| i2 Transportation Modeler | Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional | Society for Maintenance & Reliability Professionals | Not Available |
| Certified Materials & Resource Professional | Association for Healthcare Resource & Materials Management | Not Available |
| Certified Reliability Engineer | American Society for Quality | Not Available |
| Certified Supply Chain Professional | Association for Supply Chain Management | Not Available |
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