How do they match: Logisticians

  • Develop an understanding of customers' needs and take actions to ensure that such needs are met.
  • Develop and implement technical project management tools, such as plans, schedules, and responsibility and compliance matrices.
  • Develop proposals that include documentation for estimates.
  • Collaborate with other departments as necessary to meet customer requirements, to take advantage of sales opportunities or, in the case of shortages, to minimize negative impacts on a business.
  • Direct and support the compilation and analysis of technical source data necessary for product development.
  • Maintain and develop positive business relationships with a customer's key personnel involved in, or directly relevant to, a logistics activity.
  • Manage subcontractor activities, reviewing proposals, developing performance specifications, and serving as liaisons between subcontractors and organizations.
  • Perform system lifecycle cost analysis and develop component studies.
  • Stay informed of logistics technology advances and apply appropriate technology to improve logistics processes.
  • Support the development of training materials and technical manuals.

  • Develop business or financial information systems.
  • Develop business relationships.
  • Develop financial or business plans.
  • Develop training materials.
  • Advise others on analytical techniques.