LOGISTICIAN

JOB DESCRIPTION

Analyze and coordinate the ongoing logistical functions of a firm or organization. Responsible for the entire life cycle of a product, including acquisition, distribution, internal allocation, delivery, and final disposal of resources.

OTHER JOB TITLES

Client Services Administrator, Logistician, Production Planner, Supply Management Specialist

JOB TASKS

  • 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.

  • Manage subcontractor activities, reviewing proposals, developing performance specifications, and serving as liaisons between subcontractors and organizations.

  • Develop proposals that include documentation for estimates.

  • Review logistics performance with customers against targets, benchmarks, and service agreements.

ANNUAL SALARY

  • Workers on average earn $38.09/hr. $79,220 annually.
  • Projected Growth (2019-2029)- Average (3% to 4%)
  • Projected Job Openings (2019-2029)- 16,800

REQUIRED EDUCATION

High School/Equivalency, Bachelor’s Degree

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