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O*NET-SOC 13-1081.00

Logisticians

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.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

Free · O*NET 30.3
  1. Maintain and develop positive business relationships with a customer's key personnel involved in, or directly relevant to, a logistics activity.Core8932
  2. Develop an understanding of customers' needs and take actions to ensure that such needs are met.Core8933
  3. Manage subcontractor activities, reviewing proposals, developing performance specifications, and serving as liaisons between subcontractors and organizations.Core8950
  4. Develop proposals that include documentation for estimates.Core8943
  5. Review logistics performance with customers against targets, benchmarks, and service agreements.Core8937
  6. Direct availability and allocation of materials, supplies, and finished products.Core8934
  7. Redesign the movement of goods to maximize value and minimize costs.Core8949
  8. Explain proposed solutions to customers, management, or other interested parties through written proposals and oral presentations.Core8942
  9. Direct team activities, establishing task priorities, scheduling and tracking work assignments, providing guidance, and ensuring the availability of resources.Core8939
  10. Perform managerial duties such as hiring and training employees and overseeing facility needs or requirements.Core20847
  11. Collaborate with other departments as necessary to meet customer requirements, to take advantage of sales opportunities or, in the case of shortages, to minimize negative impacts on a business.Core8935
  12. Report project plans, progress, and results.Core8940
  13. Protect and control proprietary materials.Core8936
  14. Stay informed of logistics technology advances and apply appropriate technology to improve logistics processes.Core8948
  15. Develop and implement technical project management tools, such as plans, schedules, and responsibility and compliance matrices.Core8938
  16. Provide project management services, including the provision and analysis of technical data.Core8945
  17. Manage the logistical aspects of product life cycles, including coordination or provisioning of samples, and the minimization of obsolescence.Core8951
  18. Perform system lifecycle cost analysis and develop component studies.Core8952
  19. Plan, organize, and execute logistics support activities, such as maintenance planning, repair analysis, and test equipment recommendations.Core8944
  20. Participate in the assessment and review of design alternatives and design change proposal impacts.Core8946
  21. Direct and support the compilation and analysis of technical source data necessary for product development.Core8941
  22. Support the development of training materials and technical manuals.Core8947

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 27 examples in 19 categories, 15 Hot Technology

Free · O*NET 30.3

Computer aided design CAD software

  • Autodesk AutoCADHot Technology

Business intelligence and data analysis software

  • IBM Cognos Impromptu

Enterprise system management software

  • IBM Power Systems software

Accounting software

  • Intuit QuickBooksHot Technology

Data base user interface and query software

  • Microsoft AccessHot Technology
  • Microsoft SQL ServerHot Technology
  • Structured query language SQLHot Technology

Enterprise resource planning ERP software

  • Microsoft Dynamics
  • Oracle E-Business Suite
  • Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne
  • SAP softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand

Spreadsheet software

  • Microsoft ExcelHot TechnologyIn Demand

Office suite software

  • Microsoft Office softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand

Electronic mail software

  • Microsoft OutlookHot TechnologyIn Demand

Presentation software

  • Microsoft PowerPointHot TechnologyIn Demand

Project management software

  • Microsoft ProjectHot Technology
  • Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio ManagementHot Technology

Document management software

  • Microsoft SharePointHot Technology

Process mapping and design software

  • Microsoft VisioHot Technology

Word processing software

  • Microsoft WordHot Technology

Procurement software

  • Order management software
  • Purchasing software

Inventory management software

  • Radio frequency identification RFID software

Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software

  • RedPrairie E2e
  • Warehouse management system WMS

Graphics or photo imaging software

  • SmugMug Flickr

Internet browser software

  • Web browser software

Detailed Work Activities

From O*NET 30.3, under their work activities; open one for the AI skills Workforce Automation maps to it

Free · O*NET 30.3

Getting Information

  • Gather customer or product information to determine customer needs.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Collect data about customer needs.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People

  • Measure effectiveness of business strategies or practices.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Analyzing Data or Information

  • Analyze logistics processes.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Analyze business or financial data.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 5 of 66 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • Replaces 3
    • Augments 55
    • Supports 2
    • Informs 6

Thinking Creatively

  • Develop financial or business plans.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

  • Update professional knowledge.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment

  • Develop business or financial information systems.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 5 of 7 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • Augments 1
    • Supports 5
    • Informs 1
    • Java spring developmentmindrally/skills933 installsAugments
      Gen Agent Trust Hub Pass
      Runlayer Warn
      Snyk Pass
      Socket Pass
      ZeroLeaks Pass
    • Awsclaudeskills.infoSupports
    • system-designwondelai/skills6,203 installsSupports
      Gen Agent Trust Hub Pass
      Runlayer Warn
      Snyk Pass
      Socket Pass
      ZeroLeaks Pass
    • Architecture patternssickn33/antigravity-awesome-skills900 installsSupports
      Gen Agent Trust Hub Pass
      Runlayer Pass
      Snyk Pass
      Socket Pass
      ZeroLeaks Pass
    • Software architecturedavila7/claude-code-templates530 installsSupports
      Gen Agent Trust Hub Pass
      Runlayer Warn
      Snyk Pass
      Socket Pass
      ZeroLeaks Pass

Documenting/Recording Information

  • Prepare proposal documents.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Develop training materials.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

  • Report information to managers or other personnel.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Confer with personnel to coordinate business operations.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 5 of 9 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • Augments 3
    • Supports 6

Communicating with People Outside the Organization

  • Present business-related information to audiences.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

  • Develop business relationships.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others

  • Coordinate regulatory documentation activities.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

  • Supervise employees.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Manage operations, research, or logistics projects.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Coordinate logistics or other business operations.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Providing Consultation and Advice to Others

  • Advise others on analytical techniques.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Monitoring and Controlling Resources

  • Allocate physical resources within organizations.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

Free · O*NET 30.3

Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source

WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

Pilot mapping: these skill links come from our seed list and haven’t been reviewed yet. Expect them to change as each one is checked.

DWAs covered by an AI skill3 of 20
Distinct tools82
Level mix
  • Replaces 3
  • Augments 59
  • Supports 13
  • Informs 7

Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

No NICE work role maps to this job.