If the role of a Logistics Analyst interests you, here’s an example of a job description taken from a job ad on MyCareersFuture:
Key Responsibilities
- Leverage on lean principles to increase operational performance and optimise warehouse resources, creating value for internal and external stakeholders
- Spearhead continuous improvement projects within the warehouse, from process gap identification to solution design and implementation, as well as operational change management
- Support the Operations Manager in the monitoring and analysis of performance data such as KPI and productivity reports, as well as financial data such as billing reports and account P&L
- Partner with the Key Account Manager in business development efforts through maintenance of customer satisfaction and solutioning of value creation opportunities
- Collaborate with subject matter experts from the Innovation, Automation, and Warehouse Management System team to implement new technology or fine-tune existing solutions within the warehouse
- Contribute to the Operational Excellence (OpEx) community by sharing knowledge of best practices and new solutions, and participating in technical trainings and focus group workshops
- Support the OpEx core team in OpEx-led events and group collaterals
If you haven’t heard, “new collar jobs” are a new genre of roles requiring a combination of technical skills without the need for a specialised degree.
Employers are now realising that formal education is not always the best indicator of capability — what truly matters is whether a candidate has the right skills and mindset to perform in a fast-evolving workplace.
Shangari Manoharan, Associate Director of Technical Practice at Michael Page, shares more about this genre of new collar role in the sector, and useful tips for jobseekers and career switchers about it.
Why are Logistics Analysts considered “new collar”?
Practical experience in warehouse/ logistics operations, transport systems, and cost optimisation often trumps formal education. Many professionals start in operations and upskill in analytics.
What has changed about it compared to its previous iteration?
The rise of e-commerce, last-mile delivery and global disruptions has increased complexity. Today’s analysts must optimise networks, costs and performance using tech tools and data.
What are the career and salary prospects of this role?
Entry to mid-level analysts earn $4,000-$7,000. With experience in network design and automation, logistics professionals can advance to senior supply chain roles earning $8,000-$12,000.
What are the skillsets required in order to take up this role?
Transport management systems , route optimisation, warehouse KPIs, Excel and strong numerical reasoning.
For mid-career switchers, what is necessary in order to move from another industry or job into this role?
Start in logistics coordination roles, earn relevant certifications and gain exposure to logistics/ transport operations. Learn tools like WMS, TMS or route planning software.
Is this role needed for more than one industry? What are the unique skillsets that would differ for this role from industry to industry that are worth picking up for better career health?
Found in e-commerce, retail, third party logistics (3PL) and manufacturing. E-commerce values last mile efficiency, while manufacturing needs deep integration with production schedules.
This article was done in collaboration with Michael Page.
