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Logistics Analysts In Demand

General Information

Description

Analyze product delivery or supply chain processes to identify or recommend changes. May manage route activity including invoicing, electronic bills, and shipment tracing.

Business Breakdown

People in this career work in these sectors.

  1. Private, for profit85.52%
  2. Federal government5.81%
  3. Private, not for profit4.18%
  4. Self-employed2.77%
  5. State and local government1.69%

Workplace at a Glance

What you can expect to experience while on the job

  • Responsibility
  • Exposure to job hazards
  • Physical activity
  • Decision making
  • Repetitiveness
  • Level of competition
  • Time pressure

Industry areas

  • Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

Job Outlook

Projected Job Growth (2022 - 2032)
+18%
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Job Outlook

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Employment of logisticians is projected to grow 18 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 21,800 openings for logisticians are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

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Salary

Salary Information

Median Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.

$77,520

State-by-state Salary

Gray states indicate no data available

Salary Range Salary varies based on years of experience, degree level and location.

$44,210
$105,250
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Education & Interests

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

  • Bachelor's degree 63%
  • Associate's degree 22%
  • Some college 4%
  • Master's degree 4%
  • Post-master's certificate 4%
  • High school 0%
  • Doctoral degree 0%
  • Post baccalaureate 0%
  • Less than high school 0%
  • Post-doctoral training 0%
  • First professional degree 0%
  • Post-secondary certificate 0%

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PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS

You may find this career fulfilling if you consider yourself to be:

  • Conventional — You have an interest in following procedures and regulations to organize information or data.
  • Enterprising — You have an interest in managing, negotiating and marketing, or leading and advising others.
  • Investigative — You have an interest in studying and researching objects, organisms, and other things.

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Skills at a Glance

Skills helpful in this career

  • Verbal skills
  • Critical thinking & problem solving
  • Equipment operation & maintenance
  • Math & science skills
  • Technology design & control
  • Leadership

Knowledge

  • Mathematics
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Administrative
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • English Language

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