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Logistics Analysts

SOC 13-1081.02Job Zone 4 · Considerable Preparationv.26.05

Context coveredThis framework covers logistics analysis practice in corporate and enterprise supply chain environments, spanning domestic and international freight, multi-modal transportation, data-driven performance management, and strategic supply chain leadership.

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Emerging
Entry / Apprentice
  1. Logistics databases — enter, update, and maintain records under supervisor guidance within an enterprise supply chain management system.
  2. Web-based tracking platforms — monitor vehicle and container movement in real time by following established protocols on a domestic freight operation.
  3. Service provider communications — draft routine correspondence to trucking companies or freight forwarders using approved templates and under direct oversight.
  4. Product flow documentation — record shipment milestones from origin to final delivery using inventory management software with guidance from senior analysts.
  5. Logistics data reports — compile structured performance summaries by extracting pre-defined queries from a database in a corporate logistics department.
  6. Supply chain terminology — interpret basic data fields such as availability and reliability metrics by referencing standard glossaries and procedural guides.
  7. Process maps — read and apply existing workflow diagrams to understand current logistics procedures in a warehouse or distribution environment.
  8. Spreadsheet tools — organize and sort logistics data using basic mathematical functions to support analysis tasks assigned by senior team members.
  9. Geographic information systems — locate carrier routes and distribution nodes on GIS platforms when directed during routine freight planning activities.
  10. Logistics performance metrics — identify key indicators such as on-time delivery rates by reviewing standard dashboard outputs in a supervised office setting.
Developing
Mid-level / Established
  1. Logistics information systems — maintain and troubleshoot database integrity for supply chain records with limited oversight in a multi-modal freight environment.
  2. Remote monitoring workflows — track container and vehicle flow using web-based logistics platforms and flag exceptions independently during routine operations.
  3. Carrier and broker relationships — communicate regularly with ocean carriers, customs brokers, and air freight forwarders to resolve service issues across international trade lanes.
  4. End-to-end shipment tracking — manage product flow visibility from origin to final delivery by coordinating data across multiple supply chain systems.
  5. Logistics data interpretation — analyze metrics on transportation reliability, supplier performance, and inventory availability to identify trends in a corporate supply chain setting.
  6. Analytical tools application — apply standard statistical or business intelligence software to model logistics scenarios and support operational decision-making.
  7. Performance reports — prepare recurring logistics performance reports that synthesize KPI data for distribution to operations managers and business stakeholders.
  8. Process improvement recommendations — identify inefficiencies in existing distribution workflows and propose incremental improvements backed by data analysis.
  9. Cross-functional coordination — align logistics plans with procurement, warehousing, and sales teams to support on-time delivery commitments in a mid-size enterprise.
  10. Materials requirements planning — use MRP and supply chain software to support demand-driven inventory replenishment cycles with reduced supervisory oversight.
Proficient
Senior / Expert IC
  1. Complex logistics databases — design, optimize, and govern data structures that support enterprise-wide supply chain visibility across domestic and international operations.
  2. Multi-modal shipment monitoring — autonomously oversee real-time tracking of diverse fleets and containers using integrated web-based logistics systems during peak and disrupted conditions.
  3. Strategic carrier management — negotiate service agreements and evaluate performance of ocean carriers, air forwarders, and customs brokers to meet organizational cost and service targets.
  4. Supply chain risk analysis — assess product flow vulnerabilities across the full origin-to-delivery network and implement contingency routing plans in response to disruptions.
  5. Advanced data interpretation — apply deductive and inductive reasoning to interpret complex datasets covering maintainability, strategic sourcing, and distribution efficiency in global supply chains.
  6. Analytical modeling — independently build and apply quantitative models using analytical or scientific software to predict logistics outcomes and control operational variability.
  7. Comprehensive performance reporting — develop detailed logistics performance narratives for executive leadership, incorporating trend analysis, benchmarking, and actionable recommendations.
  8. Process reengineering — lead end-to-end redesign of logistics workflows using process mapping tools to eliminate waste and improve throughput in high-volume distribution environments.
  9. Geographic optimization — leverage GIS and transportation data to redesign distribution networks, reducing transit time and cost across a multi-region footprint.
  10. Cross-disciplinary systems evaluation — assess interactions between logistics processes, technology platforms, and organizational structures to diagnose systemic inefficiencies and prescribe solutions.
Advanced
Lead / Principal / Executive
  1. Logistics strategy — define and champion enterprise-wide supply chain frameworks that align transportation, distribution, and inventory policies with long-term organizational objectives.
  2. Technology roadmap leadership — direct the selection and integration of materials requirements planning, business intelligence, and GIS platforms to advance organizational logistics capabilities.
  3. Organizational performance governance — establish enterprise KPI frameworks and accountability structures that drive continuous improvement across all logistics functions.
  4. Executive stakeholder communication — translate complex logistics system analyses into strategic narratives for C-suite and board-level audiences to inform capital and operational decisions.
  5. Talent development — mentor and develop a team of logistics analysts, building analytical and problem-solving competencies aligned with organizational and industry needs.
  6. Enterprise risk management — lead cross-functional scenario planning and resilience-building initiatives that safeguard supply chain continuity against geopolitical, regulatory, and market disruptions.
  7. Supplier and carrier ecosystem leadership — shape strategic partnerships with global service providers including consolidators, carriers, and customs authorities to secure competitive advantage.
  8. Innovation and process transformation — sponsor the adoption of emerging analytical methods and automation tools to fundamentally advance logistics operations at organizational scale.
  9. Cross-enterprise coordination — orchestrate alignment between logistics, finance, operations, and commercial leadership to integrate supply chain priorities into enterprise planning cycles.
  10. Industry and regulatory influence — represent the organization in industry forums and regulatory engagements to shape logistics standards, compliance frameworks, and best practices.

AI-at-Work Competency Framework

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How a worker at each mastery level uses, directs, and evaluates AI tools in this occupation. Each statement cites its evidence inline; click a citation chip to verify the source.

Emerging
  1. AI-assisted database queries — uses AI tools to retrieve and organize logistics records from existing databases, following established templates without modifying underlying data structures Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
  2. Shipment status summarization — prompts an AI assistant to condense carrier updates and tracking notifications into plain-language status reports, then confirms accuracy against the source system Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
Developing
  1. Route and inventory monitoring support — delegates routine data pulls from web-based logistics information systems to an AI assistant, reviewing the output for anomalies before escalating to supervisors Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  2. Carrier communication drafting — directs an AI tool to draft structured correspondence with ocean carriers, freight forwarders, or customs brokers, then edits for accuracy and compliance with contractual terms Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
  3. Data interpretation scaffolding — uses AI to surface patterns in supply chain metrics such as on-time delivery rates and inventory turnover, applying critical thinking to validate conclusions before reporting Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
Proficient
  1. End-to-end shipment tracking analysis — orchestrates AI tools to continuously monitor product flow from origin to final delivery across multiple carriers, synthesizing alerts into prioritized exception reports Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  2. Complex logistics problem diagnosis — hands off multi-variable disruption scenarios (carrier delays, port congestion, customs holds) to an AI assistant for root-cause hypothesis generation, then applies domain expertise to select and act on the most credible explanation Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  3. Strategic sourcing data synthesis — directs AI to aggregate and cross-tabulate supplier performance, transportation cost, and reliability data, retaining authorship of the sourcing recommendation memo WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  4. Reading comprehension augmentation — leverages AI to parse dense regulatory texts, trade compliance documents, and carrier tariff schedules, flagging relevant clauses for human review rather than delegating the compliance judgment itself Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
Advanced
  1. Autonomous logistics workflow design — architects multi-step AI agent pipelines that monitor vehicle and container flows, trigger carrier communications, and update logistics databases with minimal human intervention, while defining the escalation logic that keeps humans in the decision loop Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  2. AI output governance — establishes accuracy benchmarks and audit protocols for AI-generated logistics analyses across the team, ensuring that the 88.9% time-saving potential is captured without degrading data integrity or compliance standards Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
  3. Predictive supply chain modeling — commissions AI-driven forecasting models for distribution and supplier management scenarios, critically evaluating model assumptions against operational constraints and presenting recommendations to senior stakeholders Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  4. Cross-functional AI capability development — coaches junior analysts on appropriate task delegation to AI tools versus tasks requiring human judgment in this Q2 augmented-role context, translating evidence-based automation limits into team operating procedures Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
Evidence pack
AEI usage
Task observations: 325
Augment share: 32.5%
Time saved: 88.9%
AI autonomy: 3.02
SAFI positioning
Top skill: Reading Comprehension
Score: 45.5 / 100
Quadrant: Q2_ai_augmented
precision: exact
WEF cluster
Data Science and Analysis
data_science_and_analysis
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Pathsmith Durable Skills Framework

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Ten durable-skill domains mapped to four proficiency/role levels for each occupation. Each statement is aligned to the Pathsmith taxonomy, derived from trusted grounding data and mapped to occupation-specific O*NET tasks and skills.

1Communication13 statements
Emerging
  1. Logistics data summaries — drafts basic reports on shipment status and delivery timelines for internal team review using standard templates Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Service provider correspondence — composes routine emails to carriers or freight forwarders to confirm shipment details and resolve minor discrepancies O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Verbal status updates — conveys current inventory or vehicle tracking findings to supervisor during scheduled check-ins using clear, non-technical language Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Logistics performance reports — prepares structured written summaries of key performance measures, including on-time delivery rates and cost variances, for departmental stakeholders Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Cross-functional briefings — presents supply chain findings to operations or procurement teams, translating data insights into actionable language appropriate to each audience Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Carrier escalation communication — articulates shipment exceptions and resolution requirements to ocean carriers, customs brokers, or trucking companies through precise written and verbal channels O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Executive logistics summaries — authors concise, evidence-based reports on distribution performance and strategic sourcing outcomes for senior leadership decision-making Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Stakeholder intake interviews — conducts structured listening sessions with internal clients to surface logistics pain points and define requirements before recommending process changes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Multi-modal provider coordination — leads real-time verbal and written communication across air freight forwarders, global consolidators, and trucking partners during complex supply disruptions O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Data interpretation narratives — translates logistics analytics outputs—availability, reliability, and maintainability metrics—into clear written explanations for non-technical audiences Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Enterprise communication frameworks — designs standardized reporting templates and communication protocols adopted across logistics teams to ensure consistent, accurate information flow Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Cross-border compliance communication — authors technical guidance documents on customs and regulatory requirements for distribution partners operating across multiple international trade lanes O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Executive advisory presentations — delivers strategic logistics assessments to C-suite audiences, synthesizing complex supply chain data into compelling narratives that drive organizational decisions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
2Leadership10 statements
Emerging
  1. Process improvement initiative — identifies a single recurring logistics inefficiency and brings it to team attention with supporting data from the tracking system Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Peer guidance on database use — assists colleagues in navigating logistics information systems and entering data accurately during onboarding periods Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Workstream ownership — takes end-to-end accountability for tracking product flow from origin to final delivery on assigned accounts without supervisory prompting Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Vendor performance stewardship — monitors service provider compliance against contractual metrics and escalates non-conformance through appropriate channels Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Process improvement leadership — champions recommended changes to logistics workflows by building the business case, securing stakeholder buy-in, and overseeing implementation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Junior analyst development — mentors entry-level logistics analysts in interpreting transportation data and applying analytic tools to supply chain problems Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Cross-team project coordination — leads multi-department logistics optimization projects, assigning tasks, setting milestones, and holding contributors accountable to outcomes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Strategic logistics vision — defines the analytical and operational direction for a logistics function, aligning team priorities with organizational supply chain strategy Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Organizational capability building — establishes training curricula and competency standards for logistics analyst teams, elevating enterprise-wide analytical maturity Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Change leadership — guides organizations through major supply chain transformations—system migrations, network redesigns—by building team confidence and managing resistance to change Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
3Metacognition9 statements
Emerging
  1. Self-assessment of data gaps — recognizes limits in personal understanding of logistics datasets and seeks clarification before drawing conclusions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Learning plan for systems tools — identifies specific web-based logistics information system features that require further study and creates a self-directed practice schedule Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Analytical approach reflection — reviews own problem-solving process after completing a logistics analysis to identify where reasoning was sound or where assumptions were made prematurely Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Knowledge gap mapping — tracks personal proficiency across logistics domains—transportation modes, customs processes, inventory management—and targets structured learning to address weaknesses Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Bias recognition in forecasting — evaluates own historical logistics predictions against actual outcomes to detect systematic overconfidence or anchoring in demand or capacity estimates Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Cognitive load management — deliberately sequences complex multi-carrier analyses to prevent information overload, structuring work into discrete analytical phases Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Strategy calibration — monitors personal analytical methods over time and adjusts approaches when specific tools or frameworks consistently produce inaccurate logistics conclusions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Metacognitive modeling for teams — teaches junior analysts to monitor their own reasoning processes during root-cause analyses of supply chain failures, reducing confirmation bias Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Systems-level self-awareness — reflects on the cumulative effect of own recommendations on organizational logistics strategy and adjusts future analyses based on long-term outcome patterns Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
4Critical Thinking11 statements
Emerging
  1. Data validity checks — examines logistics database entries for internal inconsistencies, duplicate records, or obvious errors before using data in analysis Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Root cause questioning — applies basic cause-and-effect reasoning to identify likely sources of delivery delays or inventory discrepancies when reviewing tracking reports Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Supply chain assumption testing — identifies and challenges underlying assumptions in existing logistics processes—lead time estimates, carrier reliability ratings—using historical performance data Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Multi-variable trade-off analysis — evaluates cost, speed, and reliability trade-offs across transportation modes when developing routing recommendations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Evidence-based improvement recommendations — constructs logistics process improvement proposals grounded in quantitative performance evidence rather than anecdotal observation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Systems-level logistics evaluation — assesses how changes in one supply chain node—port congestion, supplier lead time—propagate through downstream distribution and inventory positions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Predictive risk analysis — applies analytic methods to model the probability and impact of logistics disruptions, such as carrier capacity shortfalls or customs delays, before they materialize Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Competing hypothesis evaluation — considers multiple explanations for logistics performance anomalies and systematically eliminates alternatives using available tracking and cost data Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Strategic sourcing critique — evaluates existing supplier and carrier selection frameworks for logical flaws, hidden cost assumptions, or misaligned performance incentives and proposes rigorous alternatives Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Enterprise systems analysis — models complex interdependencies across transportation, warehousing, and customs systems to predict second-order effects of proposed network changes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Critical evaluation of analytic tools — assesses the validity, limitations, and appropriate application boundaries of logistics modeling software and statistical methods before organizational adoption Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
5Collaboration9 statements
Emerging
  1. Cross-functional data sharing — provides accurate shipment status information to inventory, procurement, and customer service colleagues upon request without territorial gatekeeping Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Team database maintenance — coordinates with peers to ensure logistics database entries are consistent, avoiding duplicate or conflicting records across team members Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Carrier-partner collaboration — works jointly with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and trucking companies to resolve shipment exceptions, sharing data and adjusting plans cooperatively Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Cross-departmental improvement projects — contributes logistics expertise to interdepartmental teams designing new distribution or procurement processes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Integrated project team participation — serves as the logistics subject matter expert within cross-functional project teams, aligning transportation and inventory workstreams with broader organizational goals Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Conflict navigation with service providers — mediates disagreements between internal stakeholders and external carriers over service failures, facilitating mutually acceptable resolution Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Collaborative systems implementation — partners with IT, operations, and finance teams to implement or upgrade logistics information systems, reconciling competing departmental requirements Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Supply chain ecosystem leadership — orchestrates collaboration across internal functions and a diverse external provider network—carriers, brokers, consolidators—to execute complex, multi-leg logistics strategies Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Cross-organizational knowledge exchange — leads joint working sessions with partner organizations or industry peers to share logistics best practices and co-develop process standards Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
6Character10 statements
Emerging
  1. Data integrity commitment — records logistics information accurately in databases without falsification or omission, even when correct data reflects unfavorable performance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Deadline accountability — acknowledges to supervisors when report deadlines are at risk rather than submitting incomplete or inaccurate analyses to appear on time Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Confidentiality stewardship — handles sensitive supply chain cost, supplier contract, and customer shipment data with appropriate discretion and access controls Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Ethical escalation — reports observed compliance violations—customs irregularities, carrier fraud—through proper organizational channels regardless of relationship pressures Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Professional reliability — follows through consistently on commitments to internal stakeholders and external service providers, establishing a reputation for dependable execution Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Transparent performance reporting — presents logistics performance measures to leadership with full accuracy, including unfavorable findings, without selectively omitting inconvenient data Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Vendor relationship integrity — maintains objective, evidence-based evaluations of carrier and supplier performance without allowing relationship familiarity to bias professional assessments Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Regulatory compliance advocacy — promotes adherence to transportation regulations and trade compliance requirements within the team, even when compliance creates operational friction Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Ethical culture modeling — establishes and enforces team norms of honesty, accountability, and regulatory compliance in logistics operations, setting the behavioral standard for the function Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Whistleblower courage — surfaces systemic ethical violations in supply chain operations—fraud, regulatory breaches—at personal professional risk when internal escalation paths fail Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
7Creativity10 statements
Emerging
  1. Alternative routing exploration — generates at least two non-standard transportation routing options when primary carrier lanes are disrupted, rather than defaulting solely to known solutions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Dashboard visualization ideation — proposes new ways to display logistics tracking data that make patterns more visible to non-analyst stakeholders Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Process redesign proposals — develops original recommendations for restructuring logistics workflows—receiving, staging, carrier handoff—to eliminate identified bottlenecks Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Analytic tool adaptation — modifies existing logistics analysis templates or applies tools in novel combinations to address supply chain problems not previously encountered Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Innovative KPI design — creates new logistics performance metrics that capture previously unmeasured dimensions of supply chain health, such as resilience indices or total landed cost variability Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Network optimization experimentation — designs and tests unconventional distribution network configurations using simulation tools to identify efficiency gains not apparent from historical patterns Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Technology application innovation — identifies and pilots emerging logistics technologies—IoT container tracking, predictive analytics platforms—and adapts them to organizational supply chain contexts Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Strategic supply chain reinvention — conceives and leads fundamental redesigns of distribution networks or sourcing models that produce step-change improvements in cost, speed, or resilience Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Cross-industry solution transfer — applies logistics optimization concepts from adjacent industries to generate novel solutions for persistent supply chain challenges within the organization Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Analytical methodology innovation — develops original quantitative frameworks for logistics optimization that advance the analytical capabilities of the broader logistics function Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
8Growth Mindset10 statements
Emerging
  1. Learning from delivery failures — treats shipment exceptions and logistics errors as learning opportunities by conducting personal after-action reviews rather than attributing failures externally Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Skill development persistence — continues practicing unfamiliar logistics software or analytic tools through repeated attempts despite initial difficulty accessing or interpreting outputs Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Feedback integration — incorporates supervisor and stakeholder critique of logistics reports and analyses into revised approaches rather than defending original methodology Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Certification pursuit — actively seeks logistics and supply chain credentials—APICS, CLTD—to formalize and deepen expertise beyond current role requirements Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Stretch assignment acceptance — volunteers for logistics projects involving unfamiliar transportation modes, geographies, or commodity types to expand professional range Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Complexity embrace — consistently takes on analytically demanding logistics challenges—multi-tier supply chain modeling, international trade compliance—viewing difficulty as skill-building opportunity Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Industry trend integration — continuously monitors developments in global logistics—port policy changes, carrier consolidation, fuel cost dynamics—and updates analytical frameworks accordingly Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Failure debrief leadership — facilitates structured team reviews of logistics process failures, framing setbacks as organizational learning events rather than occasions for blame Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Learning culture cultivation — institutionalizes continuous improvement practices within the logistics team, embedding structured reflection and knowledge sharing into standard operating rhythms Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Adaptive expertise modeling — publicly shares personal experiences of updating long-held logistics assumptions based on new evidence, normalizing intellectual flexibility for junior analysts Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
9Mindfulness9 statements
Emerging
  1. Attention management during monitoring — maintains focused attention while remotely tracking vehicle and container flows across multiple concurrent shipments in web-based logistics systems Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Reactive communication pause — pauses before responding to urgent carrier or stakeholder requests to ensure replies are accurate and considered rather than reflexively composed Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Cognitive state awareness during analysis — recognizes when fatigue or distraction is degrading the quality of logistics data interpretation and takes corrective action before submitting findings Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Stakeholder emotion recognition — notices signals of frustration or urgency in service provider communications and adjusts tone and approach to de-escalate before conflicts intensify Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. High-pressure composure — maintains analytical accuracy and professional demeanor when managing simultaneous logistics crises—port strikes, carrier failures, customs holds—without reactive decision-making Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Intentional prioritization — regularly evaluates the relative urgency and impact of competing logistics tasks—database maintenance, live shipment monitoring, report deadlines—and allocates attention deliberately Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Active listening discipline — gives full attention during conversations with service providers and internal stakeholders, withholding premature judgments until complete information is received Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Team stress regulation — models and promotes mindful attention management practices within the logistics team during peak demand periods, reducing error rates under operational pressure Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Systemic situational awareness — maintains broad awareness of macro logistics environment conditions—geopolitical risks, weather events, carrier capacity trends—while simultaneously managing tactical shipment details Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
10Fortitude10 statements
Emerging
  1. Disruption persistence — continues tracking shipments and updating databases through extended supply chain disruption events without withdrawing effort or escalating prematurely Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Ambiguity tolerance — proceeds with logistics analysis using incomplete or conflicting data when waiting for perfect information is not operationally viable Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Sustained problem-solving under pressure — maintains rigorous analytical approach during prolonged logistics crises—multi-day port closures, widespread carrier failures—without reverting to superficial fixes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Setback recovery — resumes logistics optimization efforts after a recommended process change fails to deliver projected results, incorporating lessons without abandoning the improvement mandate Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. High-stakes decision courage — delivers unfavorable logistics analysis findings—cost overruns, network vulnerabilities—to senior stakeholders without softening conclusions to avoid conflict Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Chronic uncertainty navigation — sustains effective performance across extended periods of global supply chain instability—pandemic disruptions, trade policy volatility—without requiring environmental stability to function Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Adversarial negotiation endurance — maintains professional resolve and strategic position through protracted carrier contract negotiations or service failure dispute resolution processes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Organizational resilience leadership — guides logistics teams through sustained periods of severe supply chain disruption, maintaining operational continuity and team morale under extreme pressure Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Institutional courage — advocates for structurally sound but organizationally unpopular logistics decisions—network consolidation, carrier deselection—in the face of significant internal resistance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Long-horizon perseverance — drives multi-year supply chain transformation initiatives to completion despite organizational change fatigue, shifting priorities, and intermediate setbacks Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Sources:Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
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Acquisition Analyst · Acquisitions Logistics Analyst · Demand Planner · Demand Planning Analyst · Global Logistics Analyst · Inventory Analyst · Inventory Control Analyst · Logistics Analyst · Logistics Management Analyst · Logistics Specialist · Material Supply Planner · Materials Analyst
RAPIDS apprenticeships
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O*NET skills
Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingComplex Problem SolvingActive ListeningSpeakingMonitoringSystems AnalysisSystems EvaluationJudgment and Decision MakingWritingTime ManagementActive LearningCoordinationService OrientationManagement of Personnel ResourcesMathematicsSocial Perceptiveness
Knowledge domains
English LanguageComputers and ElectronicsTransportationMathematicsAdministration and ManagementCustomer and Personal ServiceEducation and TrainingProduction and ProcessingGeographyAdministrativeLaw and Government
Abilities
Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionNear VisionWritten ComprehensionInformation OrderingSpeech RecognitionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningProblem SensitivityMathematical Reasoning
Work styles
Attention to DetailDependabilityCautiousnessAchievement OrientationIntegrityIntellectual Curiosity
Technology
Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain softwareObject or component oriented development softwareData base user interface and query softwareGeographic information systemProcess mapping and design softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareBusiness intelligence and data analysis softwareElectronic mail softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareInventory management software
Tasks · seed anchors for statements
  1. Maintain databases of logistics information.
  2. Remotely monitor the flow of vehicles or inventory, using Web-based logistics information systems to track vehicles or containers.
  3. Communicate with or monitor service providers, such as ocean carriers, air freight forwarders, global consolidators, customs brokers, or trucking companies.
  4. Track product flow from origin to final delivery.
  5. Interpret data on logistics elements, such as availability, maintainability, reliability, supply chain management, strategic sourcing or distribution, supplier management, or transportation.
  6. Recommend improvements to existing or planned logistics processes.
  7. Apply analytic methods or tools to understand, predict, or control logistics operations or processes.
  8. Prepare reports on logistics performance measures.
CIP education codes
52.020152.020352.0205

Sources: O*NET v30.2 (CC BY 4.0), SkillsCrosswalk.com, LER.me, Anthropic Economic Index, SAFI (Jadhav & Danve, 2026), WEF Skills Taxonomy 2021, Pathsmith Durable Skills Framework. © 2026 EBSCOed.