Support the business process and any supply chain systems they use during the day.
CAREER
Logistics Analysts
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$77,030
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
+27.7% (much faster than the average)
Career
Roadtrip Nation Leaders in This Career
What Logistics Analysts Do
Analyze product delivery or supply chain processes to identify or recommend changes. May manage route activity including invoicing, electronic bills, and shipment tracing.
Other Job Titles Logistics Analysts May Have
Logistics Analyst, Logistics Management Analyst, Supply Chain Analyst, Transportation Analyst
How Leaders Describe a Typical Day at Work
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- Maintain databases of logistics information.
- Remotely monitor the flow of vehicles or inventory, using Web-based logistics information systems to track vehicles or containers.
- Communicate with or monitor service providers, such as ocean carriers, air freight forwarders, global consolidators, customs brokers, or trucking companies.
- Track product flow from origin to final delivery.
- Interpret data on logistics elements, such as availability, maintainability, reliability, supply chain management, strategic sourcing or distribution, supplier management, or transportation.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Logistics Analysts
Most common level of education among people in
this career: Bachelor's degree (64%)
Some college, no degree
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Majors Related to Career
Educational Paths Suggested by Leaders
Suggested Path
High School
Bachelor
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
Graduate
Information Technology
Additional Skills & Experiences That Can Help You Excel
In my role, it's important to be a problem solver. You need to be able to see a way out of no way. I also think it's important to be resilient regardless of the position you're working in. Adversity is always going to come at you—it's how you react to it that proves your character.
Take as many supply chain and software classes as you can in college; maybe even some engineering classes. Expose yourself to all modules and to all software players.
Getting Started
Recommended First Step for:
College Students
Internships, experience, and bringing new ideas when interviewing.
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