Logistics Engineers
What is a Logistics Engineer?
Logistics Engineers are professionals who specialize in the design, implementation, and optimization of logistics systems and processes. They play a crucial role in ensuring that goods and services are delivered efficiently and cost-effectively. Their work often involves analyzing supply chain operations, designing systems to improve efficiency, and implementing software solutions to track and manage inventory. Logistics Engineers may also be involved in forecasting demand, planning transportation routes, and coordinating the storage and distribution of products. They utilize engineering principles and methodologies to address challenges in the flow of goods, identify opportunities for improvement, and make data-driven decisions to enhance the overall performance of supply chain activities. They work in various sectors, including manufacturing, retail, and transportation, and may collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize processes and meet customer satisfaction goals. Their expertise in logistics also helps organizations adapt to changing market conditions and emerging technologies.
Tasks
- Propose logistics solutions for customers.
- Develop logistic metrics, internal analysis tools, or key performance indicators for business units.
- Conduct logistics studies or analyses, such as time studies, zero-base analyses, rate analyses, network analyses, flow-path analyses, or supply chain analyses.
- Identify cost-reduction or process-improvement logistic opportunities.
- Review contractual commitments, customer specifications, or related information to determine logistics or support requirements.
Technology Skills
- Analytical or scientific software
- Presentation software
- Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software
- Development environment software
- Enterprise resource planning ERP software
Tools Used
- Notebook computers
- Laser printers
- Special purpose telephones
- Laser fax machine
- Multimedia projectors
Knowledge
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Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
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English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
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Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
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Transportation
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
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Design
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Skills
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Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
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Systems Analysis
Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
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Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
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Complex Problem Solving
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
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Judgment and Decision Making
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Abilities
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Written Comprehension
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
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Deductive Reasoning
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
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Inductive Reasoning
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
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Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
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Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Education
How much education does a new hire need to perform a job in this occupation?
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Bachelor's degree
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Associate's degree
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Post-secondary certificate
Awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
Work Activities
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Working with Computers
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
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Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
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Analyzing Data or Information
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
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Processing Information
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
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Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Detailed Work Activities
- Advise others on logistics topics.
- Develop business or financial information systems.
- Analyze logistics processes.
- Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency.
- Develop business or market strategies.
Work Interests
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Conventional
Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
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Investigative
Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the fields of humanities, mathematics/statistics, information technology, or health care service.
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Realistic
Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.
Job Outlook
Projected salary and job growth
$47990.0 - $128550.0
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.