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The typical salary range is $56,616 - $113,232 per year.

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Finance & LegalGrowingBright Outlook

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

A Day in the Life

You arrive at your desk in a corporate office building overlooking downtown Chicago, the city just starting its day. Your large monitors flicker on, displaying your *SAP SCM* dashboard. You grab coffee, then dive into emails, flagging urgent overnight alerts concerning inbound shipments from Asia. Reviewing yesterday’s fill rates and delivery performance reports sets your priorities for the morning, focusing on potential bottlenecks.

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 AutoCAD Intuit QuickBooks Microsoft Access Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Project Microsoft SQL Server Microsoft SharePoint Microsoft Visio Microsoft Word Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management SAP software Structured 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

The demand for Logisticians is projected to grow much faster than average through 2035, with about 26,600 job openings expected each year. The median annual wage is around $82,320. This career has a bright outlook, offering pathways to specialize or advance into roles like Supply Chain Manager or Director of Operations.

Career ladder

Often before this role

Junior Logistics Coordinator
Supply Chain Assistant
Inventory Specialist

Logistician

Where it can lead

Supply Chain Manager
Director of Operations
Logistics Consultant

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.

Salary

$82,320

Median annual wage, BLS 2025

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum educational requirement for this position