How do they match: Logisticians

  • Manufacturing Planner
  • Production Planner
  • Logistics Technician
  • Supply Technician

  • 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.

  • 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.
  • Develop and implement technical project management tools, such as plans, schedules, and responsibility and compliance matrices.
  • Direct and support the compilation and analysis of technical source data necessary for product development.
  • Direct availability and allocation of materials, supplies, and finished products.
  • Manage the logistical aspects of product life cycles, including coordination or provisioning of samples, and the minimization of obsolescence.
  • Provide project management services, including the provision and analysis of technical data.
  • Support the development of training materials and technical manuals.

  • Advise others on analytical techniques.
  • Gather customer or product information to determine customer needs.