How do they match: Logistics Analysts

  • Material Supply Planner
  • Materials Analyst

  • Communicate with or monitor service providers, such as ocean carriers, air freight forwarders, global consolidators, customs brokers, or trucking companies.
  • Contact potential vendors to determine material availability.
  • Develop or maintain freight rate databases for use by supply chain departments to determine the most economical modes of transportation.
  • Reorganize shipping schedules to consolidate loads, maximize vehicle usage, or limit the movement of empty vehicles or containers.

  • Calculate specific material, equipment, or labor requirements for production.
  • Monitor inventories of products or materials.