Occupation information for Logistics Analysts District Of Columbia

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Typical education needed for entry: Bachelor's degree

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: No on-the-job training

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• Maintain databases of logistics information.
• Remotely monitor the flow of vehicles or inventory, using Web-based logistics information systems to track vehicles or containers.
• Communicate with or monitor service providers, such as ocean carriers, air freight forwarders, global consolidators, customs brokers, or trucking companies.
• Reorganize shipping schedules to consolidate loads, maximize vehicle usage, or limit the movement of empty vehicles or containers.
• Track product flow from origin to final delivery.
• Interpret data on logistics elements, such as availability, maintainability, reliability, supply chain management, strategic sourcing or distribution, supplier management, or transportation.
• Recommend improvements to existing or planned logistics processes.
• Apply analytic methods or tools to understand, predict, or control logistics operations or processes.
• Contact potential vendors to determine material availability.
• Prepare reports on logistics performance measures.

Tools:

• Desktop computers
• Laser fax machine
• Laser printers
• Notebook computers
• Photocopiers

Technology:

• Analytical or scientific software
• Business intelligence and data analysis software
• Data base user interface and query software
• Enterprise resource planning ERP software
• Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software

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