# 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. - Code: 13-1081.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 13-1081) - Family: [Business & Financial](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-13), one of its 50 occupations - Tasks: 22 tasks (22 core) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/13-1081.00 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/13-1081.00.json ## What the work is made of 1. Maintain and develop positive business relationships with a customer's key personnel involved in, or directly relevant to, a logistics activity. Core task · Task 8932 · Rated by 24 occupational experts, July 2016 2. Develop an understanding of customers' needs and take actions to ensure that such needs are met. Core task · Task 8933 · Rated by 24 occupational experts, July 2016 3. Manage subcontractor activities, reviewing proposals, developing performance specifications, and serving as liaisons between subcontractors and organizations. Core task · Task 8950 · Rated by 24 occupational experts, July 2016 4. Develop proposals that include documentation for estimates. Core task · Task 8943 · Rated by 24 occupational experts, July 2016 5. Review logistics performance with customers against targets, benchmarks, and service agreements. Core task · Task 8937 · Rated by 24 occupational experts, July 2016 6. Direct availability and allocation of materials, supplies, and finished products. Core task · Task 8934 · Rated by 24 occupational experts, July 2016 7. Redesign the movement of goods to maximize value and minimize costs. Core task · Task 8949 · Rated by 24 occupational experts, July 2016 8. Explain proposed solutions to customers, management, or other interested parties through written proposals and oral presentations. Core task · Task 8942 · Rated by 24 occupational experts, July 2016 9. Direct team activities, establishing task priorities, scheduling and tracking work assignments, providing guidance, and ensuring the availability of resources. Core task · Task 8939 · Rated by 24 occupational experts, July 2016 10. Perform managerial duties such as hiring and training employees and overseeing facility needs or requirements. Core task · Task 20847 · Rated by 24 occupational experts, July 2016 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 task · Task 8935 · Rated by 24 occupational experts, July 2016 12. Report project plans, progress, and results. Core task · Task 8940 · Rated by 24 occupational experts, July 2016 13. Protect and control proprietary materials. Core task · Task 8936 · Rated by 24 occupational experts, July 2016 14. Stay informed of logistics technology advances and apply appropriate technology to improve logistics processes. Core task · Task 8948 · Rated by 24 occupational experts, July 2016 15. Develop and implement technical project management tools, such as plans, schedules, and responsibility and compliance matrices. Core task · Task 8938 · Rated by 24 occupational experts, July 2016 16. Provide project management services, including the provision and analysis of technical data. Core task · Task 8945 · Rated by 24 occupational experts, July 2016 17. Manage the logistical aspects of product life cycles, including coordination or provisioning of samples, and the minimization of obsolescence. Core task · Task 8951 · Rated by 24 occupational experts, July 2016 18. Perform system lifecycle cost analysis and develop component studies. Core task · Task 8952 · Rated by 24 occupational experts, July 2016 19. Plan, organize, and execute logistics support activities, such as maintenance planning, repair analysis, and test equipment recommendations. Core task · Task 8944 · Rated by 24 occupational experts, July 2016 20. Participate in the assessment and review of design alternatives and design change proposal impacts. Core task · Task 8946 · Rated by 24 occupational experts, July 2016 21. Direct and support the compilation and analysis of technical source data necessary for product development. Core task · Task 8941 · Rated by 24 occupational experts, July 2016 22. Support the development of training materials and technical manuals. 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