Logistics Analysts - 13-1081.02

Analyze product delivery or supply chain processes to identify or recommend changes. May manage route activity including invoicing, electronic bills, and shipment tracing.

Sample of reported job titles: Global Logistics Analyst, Logistics Analyst, Supply Chain Analyst

Tasks

• Maintain databases of logistics information.
• Interpret data on logistics elements, such as availability, maintainability, reliability, supply chain management, strategic sourcing or distribution, supplier management, or transportation.
• Provide ongoing analyses in areas such as transportation costs, parts procurement, back orders, or delivery processes.
• Prepare reports on logistics performance measures.
• Confer with logistics management teams to determine ways to optimize service levels, maintain supply-chain efficiency, or minimize cost.
• Remotely monitor the flow of vehicles or inventory, using Web-based logistics information systems to track vehicles or containers.
• Track product flow from origin to final delivery.
• Recommend improvements to existing or planned logistics processes.
• Enter logistics-related data into databases.
• Develop or maintain models for logistics uses, such as cost estimating or demand forecasting.
• Review procedures, such as distribution or inventory management, to ensure maximum efficiency or minimum cost.
• Apply analytic methods or tools to understand, predict, or control logistics operations or processes.
• Monitor inventory transactions at warehouse facilities to assess receiving, storage, shipping, or inventory integrity.
• Analyze logistics data, using methods such as data mining, data modeling, or cost or benefit analysis.
• Maintain logistics records in accordance with corporate policies.
• Compute reporting metrics, such as on-time delivery rates, order fulfillment rates, or inventory turns.
• Write or revise standard operating procedures for logistics processes.
• Monitor industry standards, trends, or practices to identify developments in logistics planning or execution.
• Identify opportunities for inventory reductions.
• Develop or maintain payment systems to ensure accuracy of vendor payments.
• Develop or maintain freight rate databases for use by supply chain departments to determine the most economical modes of transportation.
• Manage systems to ensure that pricing structures adequately reflect logistics costing.
• Communicate with or monitor service providers, such as ocean carriers, air freight forwarders, global consolidators, customs brokers, or trucking companies.
• Reorganize shipping schedules to consolidate loads, maximize vehicle usage, or limit the movement of empty vehicles or containers.

Technology Skills

• Analytical or scientific software - IBM SPSS Statistics ; Optimization software; StataCorp Stata ; The MathWorks MATLAB (see all 5 examples)
• Business intelligence and data analysis software - IBM Cognos Impromptu ; MicroStrategy ; Qlik Tech QlikView ; Tableau (see all 5 examples)
• Data base reporting software - Reporting software
• Data base user interface and query software - Microsoft Access ; Microsoft SQL Server
• Development environment software - Microsoft Visual Basic
• Electronic mail software - Microsoft Outlook
• Enterprise resource planning ERP software - Oracle Hyperion ; Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne ; Oracle PeopleSoft ; SAP (see all 6 examples)
• Financial analysis software - Oracle E-Business Suite Financials
• Graphics or photo imaging software - Graphics software; Microsoft Visio
• Inventory management software - Inventory control software
• Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software - 3PL Central; Cadre Technologies Accuplus Integrated Distribution Logistics System; ESRI ArcLogistics; Oracle E-Business Suite Logistics (see all 11 examples)
• Object or component oriented development software - Advanced business application programming ABAP
• Office suite software - Microsoft Office
• Operating system software - Microsoft Windows
• Pattern design software - Flow chart software
• Presentation software - Microsoft PowerPoint
• Project management software - Microsoft Project ; Microsoft SharePoint ; Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management
• Spreadsheet software - Microsoft Excel
• Word processing software - Microsoft Word

Tools Used

• Desktop computers
• Laser fax machine - Laser facsimile machines
• Laser printers - Computer laser printers
• Notebook computers - Laptop computers
• Personal computers
• Photocopiers - Photocopying equipment
• Scanners - Computer data input scanners
• Special purpose telephones - Multi-line telephone systems

Knowledge

• English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
• Transportation - Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
• Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
• Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Law and Government - Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
• Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
• Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

Skills

• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Systems Analysis - Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
• Systems Evaluation - Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Mathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems.
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.

Abilities

• Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Information Ordering - The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
• Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Mathematical Reasoning - The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
• Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Speech Recognition - The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
• Speech Clarity - The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
• Category Flexibility - The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
• Fluency of Ideas - The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
• Number Facility - The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
• Selective Attention - The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
• Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
• Flexibility of Closure - The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
• Originality - The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.

Interests

• Interest code: CEI
  • Conventional - Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
  • Enterprising - Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
  • Investigative - Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.

Work Context

• Electronic Mail - 100% responded “Every day.”
• Telephone - 88% responded “Every day.”
• Face-to-Face Discussions - 79% responded “Every day.”
• Spend Time Sitting - 50% responded “Continually or almost continually.”
• Contact With Others - 50% responded “Constant contact with others.”
• Structured versus Unstructured Work - 50% responded “Some freedom.”
• Freedom to Make Decisions - 44% responded “A lot of freedom.”
• Work With Work Group or Team - 54% responded “Very important.”
• Importance of Being Exact or Accurate - 64% responded “Very important.”
• Indoors, Environmentally Controlled - 64% responded “Every day.”
• Duration of Typical Work Week - 52% responded “More than 40 hours.”
• Time Pressure - 72% responded “Once a week or more but not every day.”
• Coordinate or Lead Others - 60% responded “Very important.”
• Importance of Repeating Same Tasks - 36% responded “Very important.”
• Responsibility for Outcomes and Results - 36% responded “Moderate responsibility.”
• Letters and Memos - 33% responded “Once a week or more but not every day.”
• Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results - 42% responded “Important results.”
• Responsible for Others' Health and Safety - 32% responded “High responsibility.”
• Level of Competition - 36% responded “Moderately competitive.”
• Deal With External Customers - 42% responded “Very important.”
• Frequency of Conflict Situations - 36% responded “Once a month or more but not every week.”
• Physical Proximity - 72% responded “Slightly close (e.g., shared office).”

Education

Percentage of Respondents	Education Level Required
56%	Bachelor's degree
20%	Master's degree
12%	Some college, no degree

Work Styles

• Attention to Detail - Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Integrity - Job requires being honest and ethical.
• Dependability - Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
• Analytical Thinking - Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
• Initiative - Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
• Adaptability/Flexibility - Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
• Independence - Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
• Persistence - Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
• Achievement/Effort - Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
• Cooperation - Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
• Stress Tolerance - Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
• Self Control - Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
• Innovation - Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
• Leadership - Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
• Concern for Others - Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.

Work Values

• Achievement - Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
• Independence - Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
• Recognition - Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

Wages & Trends

• Median wages (2017)
  • $35.86 hourly, $74,590 annual
• Employment (2016)
  • 149,000 employees
• Projected growth (2016-2026)
  • Average (5% to 9%)
• Projected job openings (2016-2026)
  • 15,600