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Logisticians

Analyze and coordinate the ongoing 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.

Tasks
22 tasks22 core
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Business & FinancialOne of its 50 occupations
Code
13-1081.00SOC 2018: 13-1081

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  1. Task 1. Maintain and develop positive business relationships with a customer's key personnel involved in, or directly relevant to, a logistics activity.Core taskTask 8932Rated by 24 occupational experts, July 2016
  2. Task 2. Develop an understanding of customers' needs and take actions to ensure that such needs are met.Core taskTask 8933Rated by 24 occupational experts, July 2016
  3. Task 3. Manage subcontractor activities, reviewing proposals, developing performance specifications, and serving as liaisons between subcontractors and organizations.Core taskTask 8950Rated by 24 occupational experts, July 2016
  4. Task 4. Develop proposals that include documentation for estimates.Core taskTask 8943Rated by 24 occupational experts, July 2016
  5. Task 5. Review logistics performance with customers against targets, benchmarks, and service agreements.Core taskTask 8937Rated by 24 occupational experts, July 2016
  6. Task 6. Direct availability and allocation of materials, supplies, and finished products.Core taskTask 8934Rated by 24 occupational experts, July 2016
  7. Task 7. Redesign the movement of goods to maximize value and minimize costs.Core taskTask 8949Rated by 24 occupational experts, July 2016
  8. Task 8. Explain proposed solutions to customers, management, or other interested parties through written proposals and oral presentations.Core taskTask 8942Rated by 24 occupational experts, July 2016
  9. Task 9. Direct team activities, establishing task priorities, scheduling and tracking work assignments, providing guidance, and ensuring the availability of resources.Core taskTask 8939Rated by 24 occupational experts, July 2016
  10. Task 10. Perform managerial duties such as hiring and training employees and overseeing facility needs or requirements.Core taskTask 20847Rated by 24 occupational experts, July 2016
  11. Task 11. 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.Core taskTask 8935Rated by 24 occupational experts, July 2016
  12. Task 12. Report project plans, progress, and results.Core taskTask 8940Rated by 24 occupational experts, July 2016
  13. Task 13. Protect and control proprietary materials.Core taskTask 8936Rated by 24 occupational experts, July 2016
  14. Task 14. Stay informed of logistics technology advances and apply appropriate technology to improve logistics processes.Core taskTask 8948Rated by 24 occupational experts, July 2016
  15. Task 15. Develop and implement technical project management tools, such as plans, schedules, and responsibility and compliance matrices.Core taskTask 8938Rated by 24 occupational experts, July 2016
  16. Task 16. Provide project management services, including the provision and analysis of technical data.Core taskTask 8945Rated by 24 occupational experts, July 2016
  17. Task 17. Manage the logistical aspects of product life cycles, including coordination or provisioning of samples, and the minimization of obsolescence.Core taskTask 8951Rated by 24 occupational experts, July 2016
  18. Task 18. Perform system lifecycle cost analysis and develop component studies.Core taskTask 8952Rated by 24 occupational experts, July 2016
  19. Task 19. Plan, organize, and execute logistics support activities, such as maintenance planning, repair analysis, and test equipment recommendations.Core taskTask 8944Rated by 24 occupational experts, July 2016
  20. Task 20. Participate in the assessment and review of design alternatives and design change proposal impacts.Core taskTask 8946Rated by 24 occupational experts, July 2016
  21. Task 21. Direct and support the compilation and analysis of technical source data necessary for product development.Core taskTask 8941Rated by 24 occupational experts, July 2016
  22. Task 22. Support the development of training materials and technical manuals.Core taskTask 8947Rated by 24 occupational experts, July 2016

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  2. Classification
    Standard Occupational Classification 2018, 13-1081
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