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Operations · A PICTURE OF THE OCCUPATION
Logisticians
Plan the movement of materials and products between suppliers, operations and customers. They balance cost, timing, inventory and disruption.
Observed AI exposureNot measured in this editionAnthropic · March 2026 study
Employment projection+17.6%2025–2035
Education typically neededBachelor’s degreeBLS · 2025
What the work looks like
- 01
Analyze demand, inventory and transport capacity
- 02
Coordinate purchasing, storage and distribution
- 03
Track deliveries and resolve interruptions
- 04
Compare suppliers, routes and service levels
- 05
Document indicators and improvement opportunities
An example of an output
A supply or distribution plan with costs, timing, risks and indicators.
Editorial example, not a reported worker interview. Tools vary by employer.Work environment
Manufacturing, retail, healthcare and transport. The role depends on supplier coordination and quick response when plans break.
O*NET® 31.0 ↗Pay & demand
Mean annual pay$89,730
Median annual pay$82,320
Mean is the arithmetic average; median is the midpoint of the wage distribution. National occupational figures are not starting-salary promises.
10th percentile$50,890
90th percentile$133,160
Percentiles describe the workforce distribution, not junior and senior salary bands. Excludes self-employed workers; see the source for coverage.
BLS · May 2025 · USD/year ↗People employed in 2025255,100
Projected openings per year26,600
Includes replacement needs over 2025–2035. These are projections, not open job advertisements.
BLS · 2025–2035 ↗AI & your work
What still needs judgment
Physical constraints, supplier relationships and disruption decisions require operational experience.
The task discussion is editorial interpretation. Only the exposure percentage is reproduced from the study; we do not assign percentages to individual tasks.
Anthropic · March 2026 study ↗You can also develop within this occupation
Use the exercise below to practice a real task, check AI outputs and identify where you need more depth. A career change is one option, not a requirement.
Plan delivery for three orders with limited capacity and explain how you would respond to a delay.
What entry usually requires
- Education typically needed
- Bachelor’s degree
- Related experience typically needed
- None specified in BLS classification
- Typical on-the-job training
- None specified in BLS classification
Typical requirements in BLS data, not universal hiring rules. Verify the employer’s requirements and any applicable credential or license.
BLS · 2025 ↗Skills to build on
Planningdata analysisnegotiationexception management
Tools you may encounter
ERP systems · spreadsheets · transport systems · performance dashboards
Editorial example, not a reported worker interview. Tools vary by employer.
Where you could go next
These are researched starting points, not personalized recommendations or promises of lower AI exposure. Check the destination’s requirements and your own circumstances.
EDITORIAL TRANSITION$110,740 Mean annual pay
Project Management Specialists ↗
Coordinating operations and exceptions creates a base for managing broader scope and timelines.
- What you can carry over
- Planning, dependencies and communication
- What you would need to learn
- Governance, budgets and stakeholder management
What to consider
Projects can involve political risks and decisions outside supply chains.
Explore the work before committing
1
Try a practical task
Plan delivery for three orders with limited capacity and explain how you would respond to a delay.
2
Read real job requirements
Use the official occupation title below to search current listings. Check duties, location, experience and compensation. External search results have not been verified as active by this directory.
LogisticiansSearch external job listings ↗3
Check your assumptions with someone doing the work
Ask which tasks take the most time, how AI changed the routine and what evidence of skill helped them enter. Compare their experience with the published data.
My Next Move ↗Sources & data notes
O*NET® 31.0 · 13-1081.00 ↗BLS · May 2025 · USD/year ↗BLS · 2025–2035 ↗Anthropic · March 2026 study ↗Source & definition ↗
Occupational descriptions adapt the O*NET® 31.0 Database, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, under CC BY 4.0. Is my job toast? translated, shortened and supplemented the material. USDOL/ETA has not approved or endorsed these changes. CC BY 4.0 ↗