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name: logistics-analyst
description: "Occupational skill for the role 'logistics analyst' (also: supply chain analyst, distribution and logistics consultant, logistics consultant, logistics and distribution analyst, logistics and supply chain analyst, logistician). Use when the user asks for typical logistics analyst work such as: Perform managerial duties such as hiring and training employees and overseeing facility needs or requirements.; Maintain and develop positive business relationships with a customer's key personnel involved in, or directly relevant to, a logistics activity.; Develop an understanding of customers' needs and take actions to ensure that such needs are met."
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# Logistics Analyst

Logistics analysts streamline product manufacturing, transportation, storage and distribution. They assess production and supply chain problems to determine economically efficient solutions. They assists company managers in decision-making processes and direct programs designed to provide subcontractors, managers and customers with logistic technology.

## Core workflow

1. Perform managerial duties such as hiring and training employees and overseeing facility needs or requirements.
2. Maintain and develop positive business relationships with a customer's key personnel involved in, or directly relevant to, a logistics activity.
3. Develop an understanding of customers' needs and take actions to ensure that such needs are met.
4. Direct availability and allocation of materials, supplies, and finished products.
5. Collaborate with other departments as necessary to meet customer requirements, to take advantage of sales opportunities or, in the case of shortages, to minimize negative impacts on a business.
6. Protect and control proprietary materials.
7. Review logistics performance with customers against targets, benchmarks, and service agreements.
8. Develop and implement technical project management tools, such as plans, schedules, and responsibility and compliance matrices.

## How to use this skill

- Read `references/profile.md` for the occupation profile and scope.
- Consult `references/tasks.md` for the full task and activity inventory.
- Check `references/skills.md` for essential vs. optional competences.
- Check `references/tools.md` for the software commonly used in this role.

## Key competences (essential)

- analyse logistic changes
- analyse logistic needs
- analyse relation between supply chain improvement and profit
- analyse supply chain strategies
- analyse supply chain trends
- analyse transport business networks
- apply change management
- consider economic criteria in decision making
- create freight rate databases
- detect bottlenecks
- develop efficiency plans for logistics operations
- direct logistical functions
- enhance production workflow
- green logistics
- identify process improvements

## Hot technologies

- Intuit QuickBooks
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft SQL Server
- Structured query language SQL
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Microsoft Outlook
- SAP software
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft PowerPoint

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*Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/51cd3a7a-eae6-4dc6-9f24-179d7ec6d230), O*NET 30.3 (13-1081.00). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*
