Logisticians

Course Advisor, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 44,440 - 119,950; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is looking for a Logistician who will analyze and coordinate logistical functions of the organization. The role involves project management, redesigning goods movement, and collaborating across departments to meet customer needs. Key skills include critical thinking and effective communication. Ideal candidates will be adept with various software tools like Microsoft Excel and SAP. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $44,440 to $119,950 annually, based on experience and location.

Qualifications

• Ability to analyze and coordinate multiple logistical functions.
• Experience in project management and data analysis.
• Competence in maximizing value and minimizing costs.

Responsibilities

• Provide project‑management services and analyze technical data.
• Redesign the movement of goods to maximize value and minimize costs.
• Collaborate with other departments to meet customer requirements.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Monitoring

Active Listening

Reading Comprehension

Speaking

Coordination

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Project

SAP

Oracle JD Edwards

Job description

Logistician

Logistician Definition: Analyze and coordinate the logistical functions of an organization, overseeing the entire life cycle of a product—including acquisition, distribution, internal allocation, delivery, and final disposal of resources.

Responsibilities

• Provide project‑management services and analyze technical data.
• Redesign the movement of goods to maximize value and minimize costs.
• Collaborate with other departments to meet customer requirements and seize sales opportunities.
• Direct the availability and allocation of materials, supplies, and finished products.
• Plan, organize, and execute logistics‑support activities such as maintenance planning, repair analysis, and equipment recommendations.
• Manage subcontractor activities, review proposals, develop performance specifications, and serve as liaison between subcontractors and the organization.

Key Skills

• Critical Thinking: Use logic to evaluate alternative solutions.
• Monitoring: Assess performance of people or processes and recommend improvements.
• Active Listening: Fully comprehend others’ viewpoints and ask clarifying questions.
• Reading Comprehension: Understand written documents related to work.
• Speaking: Convey information effectively to colleagues.
• Coordination: Harmonize actions with others to achieve common goals.

Other Job Titles

• Logistics Supervisor
• Supply Planner
• Logistics Team Member
• Supervisory Supply Management Specialist
• Manufacturing Planner

Job Demand

In 2016, there were approximately 148,700 logistics jobs in the U.S. with a projected growth of 6.9%—above the national average—anticipating 10,300 new positions by 2026.

Salary

Annual salaries range from about $44,440 to $119,950, with the highest average pay found in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Alabama.

Tools & Technology

• Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access
• Microsoft Project, SharePoint, Visio
• Microsoft Dynamics, SQL Server, Structured Query Language (SQL)
• SAP, Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne, Oracle Primavera, IBM Cognos Impromptu
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software