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Also called acquisition logistics engineer, aero logistics engineer, aeronautical logistics engineer and auto logistics engineer.
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Logistics Engineer
Logistics engineer designing and analyzing operational solutions for transportation optimization, network modeling, and process analysis, while developing metrics and evaluating inventory tracking technology
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Identified cost-reduction opportunities in logistics, reducing delays in the supply chain and enhancing operational efficiency
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Prepared comprehensive logistic strategies for production facilities, aligning with organizational goals
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The work itself
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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.
What it pays
Annual pay across the United States. The middle figure is the median: half earn less than that, and half earn more.
| 25th percentile | $64,440 |
|---|---|
| Median | $82,320 |
| 75th percentile | $106,190 |
| State | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK | $67,850 | $87,280 | $114,270 |
| AL | $74,490 | $98,450 | $124,380 |
| AR | $62,240 | $78,400 | $106,710 |
| AZ | $59,640 | $77,620 | $100,630 |
| CA | $71,910 | $92,890 | $121,470 |
| CO | $77,390 | $96,090 | $121,850 |
| CT | $74,400 | $85,450 | $101,650 |
| DC | $76,720 | $104,770 | $134,140 |
| DE | $73,820 | $96,090 | $115,950 |
| FL | $56,850 | $76,410 | $97,650 |
| GA | $60,200 | $77,570 | $97,320 |
| HI | $78,670 | $100,340 | $124,680 |
| IA | $64,110 | $78,740 | $98,140 |
| ID | $59,580 | $73,920 | $98,110 |
| IL | $63,300 | $80,100 | $100,620 |
| IN | $62,140 | $77,670 | $100,720 |
| KS | $59,520 | $69,520 | $90,890 |
| KY | $58,510 | $68,420 | $82,960 |
| LA | $64,100 | $75,230 | $100,230 |
| MA | $79,150 | $100,360 | $131,580 |
| MD | $81,100 | $102,700 | $130,870 |
| ME | $56,300 | $77,780 | $92,920 |
| MI | $65,220 | $83,200 | $106,570 |
| MN | $65,840 | $82,320 | $104,180 |
| MO | $61,030 | $78,350 | $101,080 |
| MS | $60,030 | $75,160 | $88,710 |
| MT | $70,010 | $81,270 | $99,300 |
| NC | $65,350 | $80,780 | $106,240 |
| ND | $62,080 | $72,800 | $85,990 |
| NE | $52,140 | $65,370 | $85,550 |
| NH | $63,980 | $81,270 | $101,970 |
| NJ | $78,240 | $92,280 | $115,170 |
| NM | $78,080 | $98,430 | $119,740 |
| NV | $63,310 | $79,600 | $98,470 |
| NY | $72,550 | $88,240 | $110,350 |
| OH | $64,400 | $83,460 | $105,340 |
| OK | $62,150 | $86,600 | $105,370 |
| OR | $68,370 | $83,180 | $108,830 |
| PA | $62,060 | $79,340 | $99,970 |
| PR | $40,750 | $54,380 | $72,490 |
| RI | $63,480 | $76,180 | $98,940 |
| SC | $61,810 | $80,330 | $99,590 |
| SD | $69,860 | $80,020 | $102,050 |
| TN | $49,710 | $71,280 | $91,970 |
| TX | $58,470 | $75,480 | $98,900 |
| UT | $65,430 | $83,300 | $103,380 |
| VA | $78,210 | $98,920 | $126,840 |
| VT | $70,870 | $83,560 | $94,890 |
| WA | $87,610 | $107,250 | $132,340 |
| WI | $61,130 | $73,180 | $95,530 |
| WV | $56,610 | $71,590 | $92,080 |
| WY | $73,320 | $85,550 | $100,420 |
Other names
acquisition logistics engineer, aero logistics engineer, aeronautical logistics engineer, auto logistics engineer, automotive logistics engineer, cost engineer, cost estimating engineer, cost reduction engineer, engineer, logistics planning engineer, logistics research engineer, logistics system engineer.
procurement engineer, reliability engineer, supportability engineer, systems engineer, continuous improvement specialist, logistics specialist.
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| Median pay | $82,320 a year |
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What you have not done yet. Developing training materials, Conferencing with personnel, Applying financial mathematical models
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| Median pay | $117,330 a year |
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What you have not done yet. Assessing risks, Analyzing related risks, Presenting business information
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What you have not done yet. Determining goods value, Identifying strategic investment opportunities, Evaluating property condition
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