LOGISTICS PLANNER

Determine the Size and Scope of Projects

Before any products go out or come in, logistics planners have to determine the size and scope of the project. They use their project management skills to determine the resources and labor necessary for a project, how much the project will cost, and how long it will take to complete.

Meet with Vendors to Work out Specifics

Logistics planners meet with suppliers or clients, depending on the project, to work out the specifics for delivery, such as price, quantity, what products are being delivered, and the timeframe for delivery.

Analyze Distribution Process and Make Improvement Suggestions as Necessary

Logistics planners help decision makers make better decisions through consistent analysis of the distribution process. This analysis is used to make strategic recommendations.

Prepare and Deliver Logistics Reports to Senior Decision Makers

The analysis mentioned above is presented to decision makers in the form of hard reports and visual presentations. This requires some public speaking skills and proficiency with PowerPoint.

Assign Employees Tasks Based on Project Needs

It is the responsibility of logistics planners to determine the specific labor needed, to assign employees tasks, and make sure they understand how their task fits into the overall project.