How do they match: Logistics Analysts

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Monitor industry standards, trends, or practices to identify developments in logistics planning or execution.

  • Develop business or financial information systems.
  • Develop financial analysis methods.
  • Obtain information about goods or services.