Logistics Analysts
Analyze product delivery or supply chain processes to identify or recommend changes. May manage route activity including invoicing, electronic bills, and shipment tracing.
30 alternate job titles:
Acquisition Analyst
Acquisitions Logistics Analyst
Demand Planner
Demand Planning Analyst
Global Logistics Analyst
Inventory Analyst
Inventory Control Analyst
Logistics Analyst
Logistics Management Analyst
Logistics Specialist
Material Supply Planner
Materials Analyst
Operations Logistics Analyst
Procurement Analyst
Procurement Specialist
Product Control Analyst
Provisioning Analyst
Reverse Logistics Analyst
Supply Chain Analyst
Supply Chain Data Analyst
Supply Chain Financial Analyst
Supply Chain Planner
Supply Chain Planning Analyst
Supply Chain Specialist
Supply Chain Systems Analyst
Supply Management Specialist
Supply Specialist
Supply Technician
Sustainment Logistics Analyst
Transportation Analyst
Salary Information
Logistics Analysts: $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 |
|---|---|
| Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency. | General |
| Calculate specific material, equipment, or labor requirements for production. | General |
| Obtain information about goods or services. | General |
| Establish organizational guidelines or policies. | General |
| Prepare financial documents. | General |
| Advise others on logistics topics. | General |
| Prepare operational reports. | General |
| Apply mathematical models of financial or business conditions. | General |
| Calculate data to inform organizational operations. | General |
| Execute sales or other financial transactions. | General |
| Analyze industry trends. | Analysis |
| Analyze logistics processes. | Analysis |
| Evaluate logistics methods to reduce environmental impact. | Analysis |
| Maintain data in information systems or databases. | Maintenance |
| Monitor organizational processes. | Maintenance |
| Monitor inventories of products or materials. | Maintenance |
| Develop business or financial information systems. | Development |
| Develop financial analysis methods. | Development |
| Coordinate logistics or other business operations. | Management |
| Discuss business strategies, practices, or policies with managers. | Management |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| SAP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| IBM SPSS Statistics | Analytical or scientific 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 |
| Microsoft Windows | Operating system software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Oracle PeopleSoft | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management | Project management software |
| The MathWorks MATLAB | Analytical or scientific software |
| 3PL Central | Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software |
| Advanced business application programming ABAP | Object or component oriented development software |
| Cadre Technologies Accuplus Integrated Distribution Logistics System | Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software |
| Fleet management software | Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software |
| Flow chart software | Process mapping and design software |
| Four Soft 4S VisiLog | Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software |
| Four Soft 4S eLog | Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software |
| Graphics software | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| IBM Notes | Electronic mail software |
| IntelliTrack 3PL | Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software |
| Inventory control software | Inventory management software |
| Logisuite Enterprise | Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software |
| Logisuite Forwarder | Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software |
| Minitab | Analytical or scientific software |
| Optimization software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Oracle E-Business Suite Financials | Financial analysis software |
| Oracle E-Business Suite Logistics | Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software |
| Oracle Hyperion | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Oracle PeopleSoft Financials | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| SAP Business Objects | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Spreadsheet software | Spreadsheet software |
| StataCorp Stata | Analytical or scientific software |
| Warehouse management system WMS | Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software |
| Microsoft Power BI | Business intelligence and data analysis software |
| Structured query language SQL | Data base user interface and query software |
| Tableau | Business intelligence and data analysis software |
| Amazon Redshift | Data base user interface and query software |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
| Microsoft SQL Server | Data base user interface and query software |
| IBM Cognos Impromptu | Business intelligence and data analysis software |
| MicroStrategy | Business intelligence and data analysis software |
| Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition | Business intelligence and data analysis software |
| Qlik Tech QlikView | Business intelligence and data analysis software |
| Reporting software | Data base reporting software |
| SAP Crystal Reports | Data base reporting software |
| ESRI ArcLogistics | Geographic information system |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Logistics Technician | Manufacturing Skill Standards Council | Not Available |
| Certified Material & Resource Professional | American Hospital Association | Not Available |
| Certified Materials & Resource Professional | Association for Healthcare Resource & Materials Management | Not Available |
| Certified Supply Chain Professional | Association for Supply Chain Management | Not Available |
| SAP Certified Application Associate - Supplier Relationship Management 7.2 | SAP America, Inc. | Not Available |
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