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Logistics Analysts: reported tasks and exploration worksheet

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

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This source lists 31 tasks, including 22 marked Core and 9 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.

Task source dates: 08/2020.

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Core · Task 15898 · 08/2020 · Occupational Expert

Maintain databases of logistics information.

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Core · Task 20009 · 08/2020 · Occupational Expert

Remotely monitor the flow of vehicles or inventory, using Web-based logistics information systems to track vehicles or containers.

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Core · Task 15889 · 08/2020 · Occupational Expert

Communicate with or monitor service providers, such as ocean carriers, air freight forwarders, global consolidators, customs brokers, or trucking companies.

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Core · Task 15890 · 08/2020 · Occupational Expert

Track product flow from origin to final delivery.

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Core · Task 15903 · 08/2020 · Occupational Expert

Interpret data on logistics elements, such as availability, maintainability, reliability, supply chain management, strategic sourcing or distribution, supplier management, or transportation.

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Core · Task 15893 · 08/2020 · Occupational Expert

Recommend improvements to existing or planned logistics processes.

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Core · Task 15904 · 08/2020 · Occupational Expert

Apply analytic methods or tools to understand, predict, or control logistics operations or processes.

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Core · Task 15895 · 08/2020 · Occupational Expert

Prepare reports on logistics performance measures.

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Core · Task 15883 · 08/2020 · Occupational Expert

Enter logistics-related data into databases.

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Core · Task 15894 · 08/2020 · Occupational Expert

Provide ongoing analyses in areas such as transportation costs, parts procurement, back orders, or delivery processes.

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Core · Task 15905 · 08/2020 · Occupational Expert

Analyze logistics data, using methods such as data mining, data modeling, or cost or benefit analysis.

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Core · Task 15897 · 08/2020 · Occupational Expert

Monitor inventory transactions at warehouse facilities to assess receiving, storage, shipping, or inventory integrity.

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Core · Task 15899 · 08/2020 · Occupational Expert

Maintain logistics records in accordance with corporate policies.

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Core · Task 15888 · 08/2020 · Occupational Expert

Contact carriers for rates or schedules.

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Core · Task 15896 · 08/2020 · Occupational Expert

Manage systems to ensure that pricing structures adequately reflect logistics costing.

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Core · Task 15901 · 08/2020 · Occupational Expert

Confer with logistics management teams to determine ways to optimize service levels, maintain supply-chain efficiency, or minimize cost.

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Core · Task 15902 · 08/2020 · Occupational Expert

Compute reporting metrics, such as on-time delivery rates, order fulfillment rates, or inventory turns.

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Core · Task 15881 · 08/2020 · Occupational Expert

Identify opportunities for inventory reductions.

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Core · Task 15892 · 08/2020 · Occupational Expert

Review procedures, such as distribution or inventory management, to ensure maximum efficiency or minimum cost.

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Core · Task 15900 · 08/2020 · Occupational Expert

Develop or maintain models for logistics uses, such as cost estimating or demand forecasting.

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Core · Task 15882 · 08/2020 · Occupational Expert

Monitor industry standards, trends, or practices to identify developments in logistics planning or execution.

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Core · Task 15891 · 08/2020 · Occupational Expert

Write or revise standard operating procedures for logistics processes.

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Supplemental · Task 20010 · 08/2020 · Occupational Expert

Reorganize shipping schedules to consolidate loads, maximize vehicle usage, or limit the movement of empty vehicles or containers.

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Supplemental · Task 15887 · 08/2020 · Occupational Expert

Contact potential vendors to determine material availability.

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Supplemental · Task 15884 · 08/2020 · Occupational Expert

Develop or maintain payment systems to ensure accuracy of vendor payments.

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Supplemental · Task 15886 · 08/2020 · Occupational Expert

Develop or maintain freight rate databases for use by supply chain departments to determine the most economical modes of transportation.

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Supplemental · Task 20011 · 08/2020 · Occupational Expert

Route or reroute drivers in real time with remote route navigation software, satellite linkup systems, or global positioning systems (GPS) to improve operational efficiencies.

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Supplemental · Task 15885 · 08/2020 · Occupational Expert

Determine packaging requirements.

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Supplemental · Task 20014 · 08/2020 · Occupational Expert

Enter carbon-output or environmental-impact data into spreadsheets or environmental management or auditing software programs.

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Supplemental · Task 20013 · 08/2020 · Occupational Expert

Compare locations or environmental policies of carriers or suppliers to make transportation decisions with lower environmental impact.

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Supplemental · Task 20012 · 08/2020 · Occupational Expert

Arrange for sale or lease of excess storage or transport capacity to minimize losses or inefficiencies associated with empty space.

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