How do they match: Logistics Analysts

  • Track product flow from origin to final delivery.
  • Maintain databases of logistics information.
  • Maintain logistics records in accordance with corporate policies.
  • Confer with logistics management teams to determine ways to optimize service levels, maintain supply-chain efficiency, or minimize cost.
  • Develop or maintain freight rate databases for use by supply chain departments to determine the most economical modes of transportation.
  • Develop or maintain models for logistics uses, such as cost estimating or demand forecasting.
  • Develop or maintain payment systems to ensure accuracy of vendor payments.
  • Interpret data on logistics elements, such as availability, maintainability, reliability, supply chain management, strategic sourcing or distribution, supplier management, or transportation.
  • Remotely monitor the flow of vehicles or inventory, using Web-based logistics information systems to track vehicles or containers.

  • Maintain data in information systems or databases.