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Logistician

Mid-level

Also known as: Acquisition Analyst, Automated Logistics Specialist, Client Services Administrator, Delivery Coordinator

Finance & LegalBachelor's Degree

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.
LogisticsSupply Chain ManagementProcurementInventory ManagementOperations ManagementBusinessFinanceAnalysisBusiness Administration

Skills employers are looking for in 2027

Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.

Hot technologies
Autodesk AutoCADIntuit QuickBooksMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft SQL ServerMicrosoft SharePointMicrosoft VisioMicrosoft WordOracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio ManagementSAP softwareStructured query language SQL
In-demand software
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointSAP software

Job Outlook 2025-2035

Bright Outlook

O*NET flags this career as a Bright Outlook occupation: grows rapidly over the next decade.

Projected growth

+17.6%

US average: +3.5%

Job openings

26,600

per year (US)

Jobs today

255,100

in 2025 → 300,000 (2035)

Typical entry education

Bachelor's degree

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook. Read the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook

Work Environment

How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.

Email & digital communication
High
Working in a team
High
Contact with others
High
Freedom to make decisions
High
Time pressure
High
Time spent sitting
High
Working outdoors
Low
Indoor, climate-controlled
High
Dealing with customers
High
Level of competition
Moderate

Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)

Future Perspective

Growing Job Market

This field is experiencing expansion with increasing job opportunities and career advancement potential. Market demand is rising, with new positions being created.

Career ladder

Often before this role

  • Coordinateur logistique junior
  • Assistant en chaîne d'approvisionnement
  • Spécialiste de l'inventaire

Where it can lead

  • Responsable de la chaîne d'approvisionnement
  • Directeur des opérations
  • Consultant en logistique

Impact of AI on this Job

AI will significantly enhance logistics by optimizing routes, predicting demand, and automating inventory management. Logisticians will increasingly leverage AI tools for data analysis, risk management, and strategic decision-making, shifting focus from routine tasks to oversight and complex problem-solving. This will lead to more efficient and resilient supply chains.

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Salary

$82,320

Median annual wage, BLS 2025

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum educational requirement for this position

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