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Occupational Description Analyze and coordinate the 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.

Employment Projections for Logisticians in the Oregon-Washington WIRED Region

2008 Employment	2018 Employment	Change	% Change	Projected Annual Growth Openings	Projected Annual Replacement Openings	Projected Total Annual Openings
668	705	37	5.5%	4	15	19

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.

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Wages (All Industries, 2010) for Logisticians in the Oregon-Washington WIRED Region

10th Percentile Wage	25th Percentile Wage	50th Percentile Wage	75th Percentile Wage	90th Percentile Wage	Avg Hourly Wage	Avg Annual Wage
$21.62	$25.43	$30.52	$36.42	$44.50	$31.50	$65,510

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State of Oregon License Information for Logisticians No statewide license is required for this occupation.

Current Job Openings for Logisticians in the Oregon Portion of the WIRED Region There are 10 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 10 are listed below.

Job Title	Date Posted	Location	Wage Offered
Global Internal Order Management Specialist Ii	5/16/13	Portland
Warehouse Lead / Qc Personnel	5/7/13	Tigard	$15.00/hr to $20.00/hr DOE
Account Manager / Planner	4/22/13	Hillsboro	DOE
Logistics Specialist	4/19/13	Salem
Ehi-Director Of Materiel	4/16/13	Mcminnville	DOE
Program/Project Coordinator Intern	3/31/13	Hillsboro
Logistics Specialist	3/17/13	Beaverton
Logistics Specialist	2/3/13	Tigard
Master Scheduler 2	11/29/12	Hillsboro	DOE
Logistics Specialist	10/14/12	Beaverton

Major Industries of Employment for Logisticians in the Oregon-Washington WIRED Region

Industry	NAICS	Ownership	2008 Employment
Utilities	22	Private	29
Utilities	221	Private	29
Manufacturing	31	Private	287
Food Manufacturing	311	Private	24
Fruit, Vegetable, & Specialty Foods Mfg	3114	Private	15
Paper Manufacturing	322	Private	19
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills	3221	Private	16
Primary Metal Manufacturing	331	Private	65
Foundries	3315	Private	55
Machinery Manufacturing	333	Private	19
Computer and Electronic Product Mfg	334	Private	72
Computers and Peripheral Equipment	3341	Private	30
Semiconductor and Electronic Components	3344	Private	25
Electronic Instrument Manufacturing	3345	Private	17
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing	336	Private	59
Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing	3363	Private	12
Miscellaneous Manufacturing	339	Private	13
Medical Equipment and Supplies Mfg	3391	Private	12
Wholesale Trade	42	Private	51
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods	423	Private	19
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods	424	Private	14
Apparel/Piece Goods Merchant Wholesalers	4243	Private	10
Electronic Markets and Agents/Brokers	425	Private	18
Transportation and Warehousing	48	Private	41
Support Activities for Transportation	488	Private	19
Freight Transportation Arrangement	4885	Private	15
Warehousing and Storage	493	Private	21
Information	51	Private	10
Professional and Technical Services	54	Private	14
Professional and Technical Services	541	Private	14
Management of Companies and Enterprises	55	Private	100
Administrative and Waste Services	56	Private	15
Administrative and Support Services	561	Private	12
Health Care and Social Assistance	62	Private	13

Educational Requirements for Logisticians Workers typically need a Bachelor's degree and one to five years of related work experience to enter this occupation.

Skills for Logisticians

Analyze And Interpret Data And Budgets
Analyze Statistical Data
Analyze Tasks Needed To Complete Manufactured Products
Apply Active Listening Techniques
Apply Cost Analysis Theory
Apply Linear Algebra
Apply Mathematical Principles To Accounting, Bookkeeping Or Budgeting
Apply Mathematics To Operations Research
Apply Mathematics To Statistical Modeling
Apply Research Methodology To Manufacturing And Commerce
Coordinate Production Materials And Processes
Design And Develop Manufacturing Processes And Systems
Design And Plan Production
Design Tables Depicting Data
Determine Production Factors
Determine Scope And Limitation Of Project
Develop Delivery And Production Schedules
Develop Maintenance Schedules
Develop Management Control Systems
Develop Records Management System And Guidelines
Estimate Costs For Engineering Projects
Estimate Time Needed For Project
Evaluate And Recommend Office Equipment
Evaluate Costs Of Engineering Projects
Evaluate Product Design
Identify Appropriate Software For Activities Or Projects
Make Revenue Forecasts
Meet Deadlines
Obtain Information From Clients, Customers, Patients Or Others
Perform Organizational Accounting Or Budgeting
Plan And Assign Duties To Employees
Practice Effective Time Management Techniques
Prepare Contracts
Prepare Cost Estimates For Management Information
Prepare Reports In Timely Manner
Process And Prepare Business Forms
Process Records And Maintain Forms And Files
Research Work-Related Topics Using Library Resources
Schedule And Dispatch Trucks And Drivers For Pick Up And Delivery Of Freight
Schedule Use Of Equipment
Supervise Industrial Projects
Understand, Use, And Communicate Technical Information
Use Algebra
Use Calculus
Use Correct Grammar, Punctuation And Spelling
Use Project Management Techniques
Write Performance Requirements For Product Development And Engineering Projects

Schools and Training Providers for Logisticians The training providers listed below offer one or more of the following programs:

Seattle University 900 Broadway Seattle, WA 98122-4340 Phone: (206) 296-6000 Programs of Training: Operations Management and Supervision	Washington State University French Administration Building Pullman, WA 99164-1009 Phone: (509) 335-3564 Programs of Training: Operations Management and Supervision	Clackamas Community College 19600 South Molalla Ave Oregon City, OR 97045 Phone: (503) 657-6958 Programs of Training: Operations Management and Supervision
Portland State University 724 SW Harrison Portland, OR 97201 Phone: (503) 725-4433 Programs of Training: Logistics and Materials Management	Oregon Institute of Technology 3201 Campus Drive Klamath Falls, OR 97601 Phone: (541) 885-1000 Programs of Training: Operations Management and Supervision	Eastern Washington University 526 5th Street Cheney, WA 99004-2496 Phone: (509) 359-6200 Programs of Training: Operations Management and Supervision
Western Washington University 516 High St Bellingham, WA 98225-9008 Phone: (360) 650-3430 Programs of Training: Operations Management and Supervision	City University 11900 NE First Street Bellevue, WA 98005 Phone: (425) 637-1010 Programs of Training: Operations Management and Supervision

Graduates and Program Completers for training programs related to Logisticians

Program	Award	State	Completers	Year
Logistics and Materials Management	Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; <1 yr.	Oregon	80	2008
Logistics and Materials Management	Bachelor's Degree	Oregon	30	2008
Operations Management and Supervision	Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; <1 yr.	Oregon	8	2008
Operations Management and Supervision	Associate Degree	Oregon	2	2008
Operations Management and Supervision	Bachelor's Degree	Oregon	4	2008

Employment Service Job Applicants - January 2011 for Logisticians in the Oregon-Washington WIRED Region

Occupation	Oregon Job Applicants by Experience Level					Washington Applicants
Occupation	None	<1 Year	1-4 Years	5-9 Years	10+ Years	Washington Applicants
Logisticians	159	28	133	83	95	0

Occupational experience is largely self-reported.

Applicants counts include only those registered with the Oregon State Employment Department and the Washington State Employment Security Department. They do not represent all job applicants across the WIRED region.

Applicants in Oregon may be listed under multiple occupational categories, so summing applicant counts across occupational classifications will result in some double-counting.

Source: Oregon Employment Department, Washington State Employment Security Department

Related Occupations The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Logisticians matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.

Occupation	Skill Overlap
Managers, All Other	38%
Business Operations Specialists, All Other	36%
Management Analysts	31%

The Oregon-Washington WIRED Region consists of Clackamas, Columbia, Marion, Multnomah, Polk, Washington and Yamhill counties in Oregon, and Clark, Cowlitz and Wahkiakum counties in Washington.

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