Also called: Logistics Analyst, Logistics Manager, Supply Chain Specialist
Coordinates how products get from where they're made to where they're needed, as cheaply and quickly as possible.
You track hundreds of shipments on a dashboard, figure out why a container is stuck at a port, and decide whether to switch from ocean to air. You also negotiate with carriers and analyze costs.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in supply chain management, logistics, or business; some start with an associate or military logistics experience.
Ways in: 4-year college, 2-year college, Military. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration.
Growing much faster than average (about 17% over 10 years). BLS projects 17% growth 2024-34, much faster than average.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI plans routes, loads and inventory; coordinating people and fixing surprises stay human, with fewer junior planners.
Classes: Statistics, Economics, Geography.
Official data: O*NET occupation 13-1081.
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