Logisticians - Course Advisor : Job Details

Logistician Definition: Analyze and coordinate the 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.

• Provide project management services, including the provision and analysis of technical data.
• Redesign the movement of goods to maximize value and minimize costs.
• 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.
• Direct availability and allocation of materials, supplies, and finished products.
• Plan, organize, and execute logistics support activities, such as maintenance planning, repair analysis, and test equipment recommendations.
• Manage subcontractor activities, reviewing proposals, developing performance specifications, and serving as liaisons between subcontractors and organizations.

These are the skills Logisticians say are the most useful in their careers:

• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
• Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Coordination: Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.