Occupation · SOC 13-1081.02
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.
Median wage
$80,880
$49,260–$132,110
Projected growth
+16.7%
Faster than average
Annual openings
4,030
per year
Employed (US)
235,640
Job Zone 4
Typical preparation
Considerable preparation
Stackable credential programs
2,481 mapped
Core skills
Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingComplex Problem SolvingActive ListeningSystems EvaluationSystems AnalysisSpeakingMonitoringJudgment and Decision MakingWritingTime ManagementActive LearningSocial PerceptivenessService OrientationMathematicsManagement of Personnel ResourcesCoordinationPersuasionNegotiationInstructingLearning StrategiesManagement of Material ResourcesManagement of Financial ResourcesQuality Control AnalysisOperations MonitoringOperations AnalysisProgrammingTechnology DesignScienceTroubleshootingRepairingOperation and ControlInstallationEquipment SelectionEquipment Maintenance
Knowledge areas
English LanguageComputers and ElectronicsTransportationMathematicsAdministration and ManagementCustomer and Personal ServiceEducation and TrainingProduction and ProcessingGeographyAdministrativeLaw and GovernmentTelecommunicationsPublic Safety and SecurityCommunications and MediaEconomics and AccountingEngineering and TechnologyPersonnel and Human ResourcesMechanicalForeign LanguageDesignPsychologySales and MarketingPhysicsSociology and AnthropologyPhilosophy and TheologyChemistryBuilding and ConstructionTherapy and CounselingHistory and ArcheologyFood ProductionBiologyMedicine and DentistryFine Arts
Technology & tools
3PL CentralAdvanced business application programming ABAPAmazon RedshiftCadre Technologies Accuplus Integrated Distribution Logistics SystemESRI ArcLogisticsFleet management softwareFlow chart softwareFour Soft 4S VisiLogFour Soft 4S eLogGraphics softwareIBM Cognos ImpromptuIBM NotesIBM SPSS StatisticsIntelliTrack 3PLInventory control softwareLogisuite EnterpriseLogisuite ForwarderMicroStrategyMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft Power BIMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft SQL ServerMicrosoft SharePointMicrosoft VisioMicrosoft Visual BasicMicrosoft Visual Basic for Applications VBAMicrosoft WindowsMicrosoft WordMinitabOptimization softwareOracle Business Intelligence Enterprise EditionOracle E-Business Suite FinancialsOracle E-Business Suite LogisticsOracle HyperionOracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOneOracle PeopleSoft
Representative tasks
Working with ComputersAnalyzing Data or InformationGetting InformationCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesProcessing InformationMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsCommunicating with People Outside the OrganizationEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkInterpreting the Meaning of Information for OthersUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsDocumenting/Recording InformationEvaluating Information to Determine Compliance with StandardsIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsDeveloping Objectives and StrategiesThinking CreativelyJudging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or PeopleTraining and Teaching OthersCoaching and Developing OthersScheduling Work and ActivitiesDeveloping and Building TeamsCoordinating the Work and Activities of OthersResolving Conflicts and Negotiating with OthersProviding Consultation and Advice to OthersEstimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or InformationPerforming Administrative ActivitiesGuiding, Directing, and Motivating SubordinatesMonitoring and Controlling ResourcesSelling or Influencing OthersAssisting and Caring for OthersStaffing Organizational UnitsPerforming for or Working Directly with the PublicInspecting Equipment, Structures, or MaterialsControlling Machines and ProcessesPerforming General Physical ActivitiesHandling and Moving ObjectsRepairing and Maintaining Electronic EquipmentOperating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or EquipmentDrafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Competency framework
Skill expectations by proficiency level.
emerging
Logistics databases — enter, update, and maintain records under supervisor guidance within an enterprise supply chain management system.Web-based tracking platforms — monitor vehicle and container movement in real time by following established protocols on a domestic freight operation.Service provider communications — draft routine correspondence to trucking companies or freight forwarders using approved templates and under direct oversight.Product flow documentation — record shipment milestones from origin to final delivery using inventory management software with guidance from senior analysts.Logistics data reports — compile structured performance summaries by extracting pre-defined queries from a database in a corporate logistics department.Supply chain terminology — interpret basic data fields such as availability and reliability metrics by referencing standard glossaries and procedural guides.Process maps — read and apply existing workflow diagrams to understand current logistics procedures in a warehouse or distribution environment.Spreadsheet tools — organize and sort logistics data using basic mathematical functions to support analysis tasks assigned by senior team members.Geographic information systems — locate carrier routes and distribution nodes on GIS platforms when directed during routine freight planning activities.Logistics performance metrics — identify key indicators such as on-time delivery rates by reviewing standard dashboard outputs in a supervised office setting.
developing
Logistics information systems — maintain and troubleshoot database integrity for supply chain records with limited oversight in a multi-modal freight environment.Remote monitoring workflows — track container and vehicle flow using web-based logistics platforms and flag exceptions independently during routine operations.Carrier and broker relationships — communicate regularly with ocean carriers, customs brokers, and air freight forwarders to resolve service issues across international trade lanes.End-to-end shipment tracking — manage product flow visibility from origin to final delivery by coordinating data across multiple supply chain systems.Logistics data interpretation — analyze metrics on transportation reliability, supplier performance, and inventory availability to identify trends in a corporate supply chain setting.Analytical tools application — apply standard statistical or business intelligence software to model logistics scenarios and support operational decision-making.Performance reports — prepare recurring logistics performance reports that synthesize KPI data for distribution to operations managers and business stakeholders.Process improvement recommendations — identify inefficiencies in existing distribution workflows and propose incremental improvements backed by data analysis.Cross-functional coordination — align logistics plans with procurement, warehousing, and sales teams to support on-time delivery commitments in a mid-size enterprise.Materials requirements planning — use MRP and supply chain software to support demand-driven inventory replenishment cycles with reduced supervisory oversight.
proficient
Complex logistics databases — design, optimize, and govern data structures that support enterprise-wide supply chain visibility across domestic and international operations.Multi-modal shipment monitoring — autonomously oversee real-time tracking of diverse fleets and containers using integrated web-based logistics systems during peak and disrupted conditions.Strategic carrier management — negotiate service agreements and evaluate performance of ocean carriers, air forwarders, and customs brokers to meet organizational cost and service targets.Supply chain risk analysis — assess product flow vulnerabilities across the full origin-to-delivery network and implement contingency routing plans in response to disruptions.Advanced data interpretation — apply deductive and inductive reasoning to interpret complex datasets covering maintainability, strategic sourcing, and distribution efficiency in global supply chains.Analytical modeling — independently build and apply quantitative models using analytical or scientific software to predict logistics outcomes and control operational variability.Comprehensive performance reporting — develop detailed logistics performance narratives for executive leadership, incorporating trend analysis, benchmarking, and actionable recommendations.Process reengineering — lead end-to-end redesign of logistics workflows using process mapping tools to eliminate waste and improve throughput in high-volume distribution environments.Geographic optimization — leverage GIS and transportation data to redesign distribution networks, reducing transit time and cost across a multi-region footprint.Cross-disciplinary systems evaluation — assess interactions between logistics processes, technology platforms, and organizational structures to diagnose systemic inefficiencies and prescribe solutions.
advanced
Logistics strategy — define and champion enterprise-wide supply chain frameworks that align transportation, distribution, and inventory policies with long-term organizational objectives.Technology roadmap leadership — direct the selection and integration of materials requirements planning, business intelligence, and GIS platforms to advance organizational logistics capabilities.Organizational performance governance — establish enterprise KPI frameworks and accountability structures that drive continuous improvement across all logistics functions.Executive stakeholder communication — translate complex logistics system analyses into strategic narratives for C-suite and board-level audiences to inform capital and operational decisions.Talent development — mentor and develop a team of logistics analysts, building analytical and problem-solving competencies aligned with organizational and industry needs.Enterprise risk management — lead cross-functional scenario planning and resilience-building initiatives that safeguard supply chain continuity against geopolitical, regulatory, and market disruptions.Supplier and carrier ecosystem leadership — shape strategic partnerships with global service providers including consolidators, carriers, and customs authorities to secure competitive advantage.Innovation and process transformation — sponsor the adoption of emerging analytical methods and automation tools to fundamentally advance logistics operations at organizational scale.Cross-enterprise coordination — orchestrate alignment between logistics, finance, operations, and commercial leadership to integrate supply chain priorities into enterprise planning cycles.Industry and regulatory influence — represent the organization in industry forums and regulatory engagements to shape logistics standards, compliance frameworks, and best practices.
Also known as
30 alternate job titles map to this occupation.
Acquisition AnalystAcquisitions Logistics AnalystDemand PlannerDemand Planning AnalystGlobal Logistics AnalystInventory AnalystInventory Control AnalystLogistics AnalystLogistics Management AnalystLogistics SpecialistMaterial Supply PlannerMaterials AnalystOperations Logistics AnalystProcurement AnalystProcurement SpecialistProduct Control AnalystProvisioning AnalystReverse Logistics AnalystSupply Chain AnalystSupply Chain Data AnalystSupply Chain Financial AnalystSupply Chain PlannerSupply Chain Planning AnalystSupply Chain SpecialistSupply Chain Systems AnalystSupply Management SpecialistSupply SpecialistSupply TechnicianSustainment Logistics AnalystTransportation Analyst