O*NET-SOC 13-1081.01

Logistics Engineers

Design or analyze operational solutions for projects such as transportation optimization, network modeling, process and methods analysis, cost containment, capacity enhancement, routing and shipment optimization, or information management.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

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

Free · O*NET 30.3

Identify cost-reduction or process-improvement logistic opportunities.Core19997
Analyze or interpret logistics data involving customer service, forecasting, procurement, manufacturing, inventory, transportation, or warehousing.Core15876
Prepare logistic strategies or conceptual designs for production facilities.Core19999
Conduct logistics studies or analyses, such as time studies, zero-base analyses, rate analyses, network analyses, flow-path analyses, or supply chain analyses.Core15875
Develop logistic metrics, internal analysis tools, or key performance indicators for business units.Core19996
Identify or develop business rules or standard operating procedures to streamline operating processes.Core15870
Interview key staff or tour facilities to identify efficiency-improvement, cost-reduction, or service-delivery opportunities.Core15863
Apply logistics modeling techniques to address issues, such as operational process improvement or facility design or layout.Core15880
Design plant distribution centers.Core15865
Review contractual commitments, customer specifications, or related information to determine logistics or support requirements.Core15867
Evaluate the use of inventory tracking technology, Web-based warehousing software, or intelligent conveyor systems to maximize plant or distribution center efficiency.Core19995
Propose logistics solutions for customers.Core15861
Develop or maintain cost estimates, forecasts, or cost models.Core15872
Prepare or validate documentation on automated logistics or maintenance-data reporting or management information systems.Core15868
Provide logistical facility or capacity planning analyses for distribution or transportation functions.Core20006
Determine feasibility of designing new facilities or modifying existing facilities, based on factors such as cost, available space, schedule, technical requirements, or ergonomics.Core15873
Design comprehensive supply chains that minimize environmental impacts or costs.Core20000
Create models or scenarios to predict the impact of changing circumstances, such as fuel costs, road pricing, energy taxes, or carbon emissions legislation.Core20003
Determine logistics support requirements, such as facility details, staffing needs, or safety or maintenance plans.Core15874
Develop specifications for equipment, tools, facility layouts, or material-handling systems.Core15866
Provide logistics technology or information for effective and efficient support of product, equipment, or system manufacturing or service.Core15877
Evaluate effectiveness of current or future logistical processes.Core15879
Direct the work of logistics analysts.Core15864
Evaluate the use of technologies, such as global positioning systems (GPS), radio-frequency identification (RFID), route navigation software, or satellite linkup systems, to improve transportation efficiency.Core19998
Determine requirements for compliance with environmental certification standards.Core20005
Develop or document procedures to minimize or mitigate carbon output resulting from the movement of materials or products.Core20007
Conduct environmental audits for logistics activities, such as storage, distribution, or transportation.Core20002
Develop or document reverse logistics management processes to ensure maximal efficiency of product recycling, reuse, or final disposal.Core20001
Review global, national, or regional transportation or logistics reports for ways to improve efficiency or minimize the environmental impact of logistics activities.Core20004
Assess the environmental impact or energy efficiency of logistics activities, using carbon mitigation software.Supplemental20008

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 48 examples in 17 categories, 23 Hot Technology

Free · O*NET 30.3

Computer aided design CAD software

Autodesk AutoCADHot Technology
Computer aided design and drafting CADD software

Object or component oriented development software

C++Hot Technology
Oracle JavaHot Technology
PythonHot Technology

Analytical or scientific software

Failure modes and effects analysis FMEA software
IBM ILOG CPLEX Optimization Studio
ITEM Software ITEM ToolKit
ITEM Software Spare Cost
JMS Software RCM WorkSaver
Logistics Cost Estimating Tool
LOGSA COMPASS
LOGSA SYSPARS
Minitab
Relex FMEA
Reliability centered maintenance RCM software
ReliaSoft RCM++
ReliaSoft XFMEA
Reliass EAGLE
SASHot Technology

Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software

i2 Transportation Modeler
JDA Manugistics
Logistics management information LMI database software
Logistics Support Analysts SmartLogic
Warehouse management system WMS

Business intelligence and data analysis software

IBM Cognos Impromptu
Microsoft Power BIHot Technology
TableauHot Technology

Electronic mail software

IBM Notes
Microsoft OutlookHot Technology

Data base user interface and query software

Microsoft AccessHot Technology
Oracle DatabaseHot Technology
Structured query language SQLHot Technology

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft ExcelHot TechnologyIn Demand

Office suite software

Microsoft Office softwareHot 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

Data base management system software

Microsoft SQL ServerHot Technology

Process mapping and design software

Microsoft VisioHot Technology

Development environment software

Microsoft Visual BasicHot Technology
Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications VBAHot Technology
Prolog

Word processing software

Microsoft WordHot Technology

Enterprise resource planning ERP software

Oracle Hyperion
SAP Business Objects
SAP softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand

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

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency.
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

Assess the cost effectiveness of products, projects, or services.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 5 of 8 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- Augments 4
- Supports 3
- Informs 1
- Token tamer ai api cost controlclaudeskills.infoAugments
- Data analysisclaudeskills.infoAugments
- pricingslavingia/skills2,579 installsAugments
  Gen Agent Trust Hub Pass
  Snyk Pass
  Socket Pass
  ZeroLeaks Pass
- Global think tank analystclaudeskills.infoAugments
- Indie hackerclaudeskills.infoSupports

Analyzing Data or Information

Analyze jobs using observation, survey, or interview 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
Evaluate logistics methods to reduce environmental impact.
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 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 environmental regulations to ensure organizational compliance.
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
Apply mathematical models of financial or business conditions.
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

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Estimate costs of goods or services.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 5 of 15 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- Augments 11
- Informs 4
- saas-pricing-engine:pricing-modelersaas-pricing-engineAugments
- Token tamer ai api cost controlclaudeskills.infoAugments
- Affiliate marketingclaudeskills.infoAugments
- French business assistantclaudeskills.infoAugments
- Cpq buildercustomware-ai/skills1,231 installsAugments
  Gen Agent Trust Hub Pass
  Snyk Pass
  Socket Pass
  ZeroLeaks Pass

Thinking Creatively

Develop business or market strategies.
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 sustainable 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

Developing Objectives and Strategies

Establish organizational guidelines or policies.
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 technical specifications for systems or equipment.
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
Plan facility layouts or designs.
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 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 financial documents.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 2 of 2 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- Augments 2
- Harvest automationclaudeskills.infoAugments
- Latex documentndpvt-web/latex-document-skill317 installsAugments
  Gen Agent Trust Hub Fail
  Runlayer Fail
  Snyk Warn
  Socket Pass
  ZeroLeaks Pass
Maintain data in information systems or databases.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 5 of 23 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- Replaces 3
- Augments 17
- Supports 2
- Informs 1
- Agent memory architectureclaudeskills.infoReplaces
- Prismic automationclaudeskills.infoReplaces
- Contentful automationclaudeskills.infoReplaces
- Knowledge opsaffaan-m/everything-claude-code8,594 installsAugments
  Gen Agent Trust Hub Pass
  Snyk Warn
  Socket Pass
  ZeroLeaks Pass
- Google sheetsclaudeskills.infoAugments

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

Providing Consultation and Advice to Others

Advise others on logistics topics.
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 skill5 of 18

Distinct tools51

Level mix

Replaces 3
Augments 33
Supports 10
Informs 6

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.