Logisticians analyze and coordinate an organization's supply chain, the process that moves a product from supplier to consumer. They manage the entire life cycle of a product, including how a product is obtained, distributed, assigned, and delivered.
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- Logisticians
Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
What do they typically do
- Direct the distribution of materials, supplies, and finished products
- Develop business relationships with suppliers and customers
- Work to understand customers' needs and how to meet them
- Design strategies to minimize the cost or time required to move goods
- Evaluate how well logistical processes work and identify areas for improvement
- Propose improvements to management and customers
- Report project plans, progress, and results
- Protect and control privately owned materials like patented products
Number of Jobs
Average Annual
Job Growth
+1.0%
Job Opening
520
Education & Training
- Education Most require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
Private Training Programs
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5170
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