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Logisticians

Logisticians evaluate and coordinate the logistical functions for a company or an organization. Logisticians have the responsibility for the complete life cycle of a product including acquisition, distribution, internal allocation, delivery of the product and the final disposal of resources.

A Logistician needs to understand their customer's needs and make sure those needs are met. Part of the job includes explaining proposed solutions to management, customers and other individuals that are involved, via oral presentations and written proposals.

They sometimes redesign the movement of goods to minimize costs and maximize value. A logistician needs to stay current with the new logistics technology advances and utilize appropriate technology to enhance the logistics procedures.

Some of the similar job titles are logistics coordinator, logistics analyst, logistics technician, logistics planner, logistics engineer and logistics specialist.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the compilation and evaluation of technical data which is utilized for product development
  • Prepare proposals that include documentation for estimates
  • Oversee availability and allocation of supplies, materials and finished products
  • Work with customer's representatives that are involved with logistics activity
  • Control and protect proprietary materials
  • Perform system life-cycle cost analysis and create component studies
  • Examine logistics performance with customers to compare to benchmarks, targets and service agreements
  • Direct team activities
  • Plan, coordinate and direct support activities including repair analysis, maintenance planning and test equipment recommendations

Job Characteristics

Logisticians should be detailed oriented, have good analytical thinking ability and good communication skills. They need to have good decision making and problem solving skills. Working well with customers is a vital aspect of the job. They often use computers for their work. A logistician spends a lot of time communicating with people outside of their company.

Employment Outlook

The projected growth rate for the occupation from 2006 to 2016 is 17%. The median wage in 2008 for logisticians was $66,480.

The highest paying industries for the occupation are petroleum and petroleum merchant wholesalers, communications equipment manufacturing, data processing, hosting and related services; petroleum and coal products manufacturing; and securities and commodity contracts intermediation and brokerage.

Education, Certification, and Licensing

Employers often look for candidates with a degree in industrial engineering. Some logisticians have graduate degrees.

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Major Employers

The major employment industries are the federal government, management of companies and enterprises, aerospace product and parts manufacturing; management, scientific and technical consulting services; and computer systems design and related services.

Schools for Logisticians are listed in the column to the left.

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AIU OnlineOnlineAssociate, Bachelor, MasterGet Info
Albertus Magnus CollegeCTAssociate, Bachelor, MasterGet Info
American InterContinental UniversityFL, GA, TXAssociate, Bachelor, MasterGet Info
Anthem Career CollegeTNAssociateGet Info
Anthem CollegeAZAssociate, BachelorGet Info
Argosy UniversityAZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, IL, MN, TN, TX, UT, VA, WABachelor, Doctorate, MasterGet Info
Argosy University OnlineOnlineBachelor, Doctorate, MasterGet Info
Averett UniversityVABachelor, MasterGet Info
Baker College OnlineOnlineAssociate, Bachelor, Doctorate, MasterGet Info
Bauder CollegeGAAssociate, BachelorGet Info
Berkeley CollegeNJ, NYAssociate, BachelorGet Info
Berkeley College OnlineOnlineAssociate, BachelorGet Info
Briarcliffe CollegeNYAssociate, BachelorGet Info
Broadview UniversityUTAssociate, BachelorGet Info
Brookline CollegeOnlineBachelorGet Info
Brown CollegeMNBachelorGet Info
Brown Mackie CollegeAL, AZ, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, MO, NM, OH, OK, SC, TXAssociate, BachelorGet Info
California College San DiegoCABachelor, Master Get Info
Central Pennsylvania CollegePABachelorGet Info
Charter CollegeAK, CA, WAAssociate, BachelorGet Info
CollegeAmericaAZ, CO, WYBachelorGet Info
Colorado Technical UniversityCO, MO, SDAssociate, Bachelor, MasterGet Info
Colorado Technical University OnlineOnlineAssociate, Bachelor, MasterGet Info
Computer Career CenterNM, TXAssociate, DiplomaGet Info
DeVry Institute of TechnologyABBachelorGet Info
DeVry UniversityAZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MD, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WIAssociate, Bachelor, MasterGet Info
DeVry University OnlineOnlineBachelor, MasterGet Info
DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of ManagementAZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, MD, MN, MO, NC, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WIGraduate Certificate, MasterGet Info
DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management OnlineOnlineGraduate Certificate, MasterGet Info
ECPI OnlineOnlineAssociate, Bachelor, DiplomaGet Info
ECPI UniversityNC, SC, VAAssociate, Bachelor, DiplomaGet Info
Everest CollegeAZ, CO, MO, NVBachelor, DiplomaGet Info
Everest InstituteNY, PADiplomaGet Info
Everest UniversityFLAssociate, BachelorGet Info
Everest University OnlineOnlineMasterGet Info
Fortis CollegeFL, OHAssociateGet Info
Golden Gate UniversityCABachelorGet Info
Golden Gate University OnlineOnlineBachelorGet Info
Grand Canyon UniversityOnlineMasterGet Info
Hallmark CollegeTXBachelorGet Info
Harrison CollegeIN, OHAssociate, BachelorGet Info
Heald CollegeCA, HI, ORAssociateGet Info
Herzing CollegeMB, ON, QCAssociate, BachelorGet Info
Herzing University OnlineOnlineAssociate, BachelorGet Info
Hesser CollegeNHAssociate, BachelorGet Info
ITT Technical InstituteCA, FL, ID, IN, MI, MO, NV, OH, TN, VA, WIAssociate, Bachelor, Diploma, MasterGet Info
Ivy Bridge College of Tiffin University OnlineOnlineAssociateGet Info
Jones International UniversityOnlineMasterGet Info
Kaplan Career InstitutePAAssociateGet Info
Kaplan College KHEOHAssociateGet Info
Kaplan University KHEIA, MD, ME, NEAssociate, Bachelor, MasterGet Info
Kaplan University OnlineOnlineAssociate, Bachelor, MasterGet Info
Keiser University CampusFLAssociate, Bachelor, MasterGet Info
Keiser University eCampus OnlineOnlineBachelor, MasterGet Info
Lincoln College of TechnologyFL, KY, OHAssociate, Bachelor, CourseworkGet Info
Minnesota School of BusinessMNAssociate, Bachelor, Diploma, MasterGet Info
Morrison UniversityNVMasterGet Info
National American University CampusCO, KS, MN, MO, NM, SD, TXAssociate, Bachelor, MasterGet Info
National CollegeIN, KY, OH, TN, VA, WVAssociate, Bachelor, DiplomaGet Info
Northwestern CollegeILAssociateGet Info
Norwich UniversityOnlineMasterGet Info
Olivet Nazarene University Graduate and Continuing StudiesILBachelor, MasterGet Info
Pioneer Pacific CollegeORAssociate, BachelorGet Info
Pittsburgh Technical InstitutePAAssociateGet Info
Rasmussen CollegeFL, IL, MN, ND, WIAssociate, BachelorGet Info
Rutgers Business SchoolNJMasterGet Info
Sanford Brown CollegeIL, MI, MO, VA, WIAssociate, BachelorGet Info
Sanford Brown InstituteNYAssociateGet Info
South UniversityOnlineAssociate, Bachelor, MasterGet Info
South University CampusAL, FL, GA, SCAssociate, Bachelor, MasterGet Info
Southern Technical CollegeFLAssociateGet Info
Southwest Florida CollegeFLAssociate, BachelorGet Info
Stevens Henager CollegeID, UTAssociate, Bachelor, Certificate, MasterGet Info
Stratford Career InstituteOnlineDiplomaGet Info
Strayer UniversityAL, DC, DE, FL, GA, KY, MD, NC, NJ, OH, PA, SC, TN, UT, VA, WVAssociate, Certificate, Graduate CertificateGet Info
Sullivan UniversityKYAssociate, Bachelor, Diploma, MasterGet Info
The University of LiverpoolOnlineMasterGet Info
UEI CollegeCAAssociateGet Info
University of PhoenixAL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WYBachelor, Doctorate, MasterGet Info
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Virginia College OnlineOnlineBachelor, MasterGet Info
Walden UniversityOnlineBachelor, Doctorate, MasterGet Info
Western International UniversityAZBachelor, MasterGet Info

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