Logistics Engineers
O*NET Code: 13-1081.01
Description
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.
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💼 Also Known As
Acquisition Logistics EngineerAero Logistics Engineer (Aeronautical Logistics Engineer)Auto Logistics Engineer (Automotive Logistics Engineer)Continuous Improvement SpecialistCost EngineerCost Estimating EngineerCost Reduction EngineerLogistics EngineerLogistics Planning EngineerLogistics Research EngineerLogistics SpecialistLogistics System EngineerProcurement EngineerReliability EngineerSupportability EngineerSystems Engineer
⚡ Skills (22)
Systems Analysis5/100
Writing4/100
Complex Problem Solving4/100
Systems Evaluation4/100
Reading Comprehension4/100
Active Listening4/100
Mathematics4/100
Active Learning4/100
Judgment and Decision Making4/100
Speaking4/100
+ 12 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (50)
🔥Autodesk AutoCAD
Computer aided design CAD software
🔥C++
Object or component oriented development software
🔥Microsoft Access
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft Power BI
Business intelligence and data analysis software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
🔥Microsoft Project
Project management software
🔥Microsoft SQL Server
Data base management system software
🔥Microsoft SharePoint
Document management software
🔥Microsoft Visio
Process mapping and design software
🔥Microsoft Visual Basic
Development environment software
🔥Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications VBA
Development environment software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
🔥Oracle Database
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Oracle Java
Object or component oriented development software
🔥Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management
Project management software
🔥Python
Object or component oriented development software
🔥SAP software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
🔥SAS
Analytical or scientific software
🔥Structured query language SQL
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Tableau
Business intelligence and data analysis software
0Computer aided design and drafting CADD software
Computer aided design CAD software
0Enterprise resource planning ERP software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
0Failure modes and effects analysis FMEA software
Analytical or scientific software
0IBM Cognos Impromptu
Business intelligence and data analysis software
0IBM ILOG CPLEX Optimization Studio
Analytical or scientific software
0IBM Notes
Electronic mail software
0ITEM Software ITEM ToolKit
Analytical or scientific software
0ITEM Software Spare Cost
Analytical or scientific software
0JDA Manugistics
Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software
0JMS Software RCM WorkSaver
Analytical or scientific software
0LOGSA COMPASS
Analytical or scientific software
0LOGSA SYSPARS
Analytical or scientific software
0Logistics Cost Estimating Tool
Analytical or scientific software
0Logistics Support Analysts SmartLogic
Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software
0Logistics management information LMI database software
Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software
0Minitab
Analytical or scientific software
0Oracle Hyperion
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
0Prolog
Development environment software
0Relex FMEA
Analytical or scientific software
0ReliaSoft RCM++
Analytical or scientific software
0ReliaSoft XFMEA
Analytical or scientific software
0Reliability centered maintenance RCM software
Analytical or scientific software
0Reliass EAGLE
Analytical or scientific software
0SAP Business Objects
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
0Warehouse management system WMS
Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software
0Word processing software
Word processing software
0i2 Transportation Modeler
Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
Occupations with similar skills and natural career progression opportunities
Industrial Production Managers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Supply Chain Managers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Architectural and Engineering Managers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep(↑1 level)
Cost Estimators
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Logisticians
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Logistics Analysts
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Project Management Specialists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Software Developers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep(↓1 level)
📊 Skills Comparison
Logistics Engineers → Supply Chain Managers
Transition Difficulty: Easy (91% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (20)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Reading Comprehension
Current: 4Target: 4
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Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 4
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Speaking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 4
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Coordination
Current: 3Target: 4
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Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 4Target: 4
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Time Management
Current: 4Target: 4
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Writing
Current: 4Target: 4
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Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Complex Problem Solving
Current: 4Target: 4
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Systems Evaluation
Current: 4Target: 4
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Active Learning
Current: 4Target: 4
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Social Perceptiveness
Current: 3Target: 4
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Systems Analysis
Current: 5Target: 4
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Persuasion
Current: 3Target: 4
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