As a Logistics Analyst, you will need to master following:

• analyse relation between supply chain improvement and profit
• analyse supply chain trends
• create freight rate databases
• develop efficiency plans for logistics operations
• liaise with logistics management teams
• manage logistics pricing systems
• perform system analysis
• review distribution management procedures
• support development of annual budget
• theory of constraints
• use specific data analysis software

More generally, a logistics analyst is also versed in:

• analyse supply chain strategies
• analyse transport business networks
• consider economic criteria in decision making
• detect bottlenecks
• enhance production workflow
• green logistics
• maintain logistics databases
• mitigate waste of resources
• supply chain management
• use methods of logistical data analysis
• use spreadsheets software

It also helps to know the following:

• communicate analytical insights
• online analytical processing
• assess risk factors
• evolution of economic forecasts
• execute analytical mathematical calculations
• have computer literacy
• lean manufacturing
• perform ICT troubleshooting
• perform data analysis
• plan schedule
• show confidence
• think analytically
• use different communication channels