How do they match: Logistics Analysts

  • Supply Chain Data Analyst

  • Compute reporting metrics, such as on-time delivery rates, order fulfillment rates, or inventory turns.
  • Analyze logistics data, using methods such as data mining, data modeling, or cost or benefit analysis.
  • Communicate with or monitor service providers, such as ocean carriers, air freight forwarders, global consolidators, customs brokers, or trucking companies.
  • 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.
  • Enter carbon-output or environmental-impact data into spreadsheets or environmental management or auditing software programs.
  • Enter logistics-related data into databases.
  • Interpret data on logistics elements, such as availability, maintainability, reliability, supply chain management, strategic sourcing or distribution, supplier management, or transportation.
  • Maintain databases of logistics information.
  • Route or reroute drivers in real time with remote route navigation software, satellite linkup systems, or global positioning systems (GPS) to improve operational efficiencies.

  • Calculate data to inform organizational operations.
  • Maintain data in information systems or databases.
  • Obtain information about goods or services.