Logistics Engineers

Business and Financial Operations Occupations

O*NET-SOC code: 13-1081.01

Design or analyze operational solutions for projects such as transportation optimization, network modeling, process and methods analysis, cost containment, capacity enhancement, routing and shipment optimization, or information management.

Data source: BLSPublished: 2026-08
Very high· relative
LowFour relative bandsVery high
Group-level value
Scale, basis and source
Four relative bands (Low / Moderate / High / Very high)
831 detailed occupations in the BLS Employment Projections table. Assigned per National Employment Matrix (NEM) code, so occupations sharing a NEM code carry the same band
Source dataset (XLSX download)
Data source: AnthropicPublished: 2026-03
0.157
0.000Range of values carried here0.745
Group-level value
Scale, basis and source
Observed exposure index, 0–1 as published
Mapped onto O*NET tasks
Published per SOC 2018 occupation; every O*NET occupation with the same SOC 2018 code carries this value
Source dataset (CSV download)
Data source: ILOPublished: 2025
0.46
0.09Range of values carried here0.70
Group-level value
Scale, basis and source
Generative AI exposure index, 0–1 as published
Published per ISCO-08 unit group. Linked to this occupation, wholly or in part, by applying U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics crosswalks (ISCO-08 to 2010 SOC, 2010 SOC to 2018 SOC) as published
Source dataset (PDF download)

What kind of figure this source publishes

The BLS category is a relative rank, not an absolute level, and it is not a first-hand measurement: it groups an occupation's percentile ranks across several published studies into four bands. It is not an employment or wage forecast, not a probability of adoption, and it does not separate automation from augmentation.

Task-level exposure

Exposed tasks only

30 rated tasks · 30 tasks with β ≥ 0.5 (100.0%)

β = direct exposure (E1) + 0.5 × exposure when tools are available (E2), per the source repository's definition.

Source unit: O*NET 27.2 tasks → O*NET 31.0 occupation code
All rated tasks are in the O*NET 31.0 task list.

Source: OpenAI "GPTs are GPTs" exposure rubric
Release: gh-main-0471612
License: MIT License, Copyright (c) 2024 OpenAI

Task (O*NET 20.1)	Claude.aiRaw / share %
Analyze or interpret logistics data involving customer service, forecasting, procurement, manufacturing, inventory, transportation, or warehousing. 13-1081.01	0.024523.2
Develop or maintain cost estimates, forecasts, or cost models. 13-1081.01	0.022121.0
Evaluate the use of technologies, such as global positioning systems (GPS), radio-frequency identification (RFID), route navigation software, or satellite linkup systems, to improve transportation efficiency. 13-1081.01	0.019518.5
Determine feasibility of designing new facilities or modifying existing facilities, based on factors such as cost, available space, schedule, technical requirements, or ergonomics. 13-1081.01	0.016215.3
Propose logistics solutions for customers. 13-1081.01	0.00434.1
Apply logistics modeling techniques to address issues such as operational process improvement or facility design or layout. 13-1081.01	0.00434.1
Identify or develop business rules or standard operating procedures to streamline operating processes. 13-1081.01	0.00403.8
Develop or document reverse logistics management processes to ensure maximal efficiency of product recycling, reuse, or final disposal. 13-1081.01	0.00333.1
Prepare or validate documentation on automated logistics or maintenance-data reporting or management information systems. 13-1081.01	0.00302.8
Evaluate effectiveness of current or future logistical processes. 13-1081.01	0.00232.2
Review global, national, or regional transportation or logistics reports for ways to improve efficiency or minimize the environmental impact of logistics activities. 13-1081.01	0.00201.9
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Not observed on any surface — 19 task(s) — These tasks have no row in the source for this release. The 0 in the share row is a display-stage composition ratio; absence is what the — in the raw row states.
Interview key staff or tour facilities to identify efficiency-improvement, cost-reduction, or service-delivery opportunities.	—0
Direct the work of logistics analysts.	—0
Develop specifications for equipment, tools, facility layouts, or material-handling systems.	—0
Review contractual commitments, customer specifications, or related information to determine logistics or support requirements.	—0
Determine logistics support requirements, such as facility details, staffing needs, or safety or maintenance plans.	—0
Conduct logistics studies or analyses, such as time studies, zero-base analyses, rate analyses, network analyses, flow-path analyses, or supply chain analyses.	—0
Provide logistics technology or information for effective and efficient support of product, equipment, or system manufacturing or service.	—0
Evaluate the use of inventory tracking technology, Web-based warehousing software, or intelligent conveyor systems to maximize plant or distribution center efficiency.	—0
Develop logistic metrics, internal analysis tools, or key performance indicators for business units.	—0
Identify cost-reduction or process-improvement logistic opportunities.	—0
Prepare logistic strategies or conceptual designs for production facilities.	—0
Design comprehensive supply chains that minimize environmental impacts or costs.	—0
Design plant distribution centers.	—0
Conduct environmental audits for logistics activities, such as storage, distribution, or transportation.	—0
Create models or scenarios to predict the impact of changing circumstances, such as fuel costs, road pricing, energy taxes, or carbon emissions legislation.	—0
Determine requirements for compliance with environmental certification standards.	—0
Provide logistical facility or capacity planning analyses for distribution or transportation functions.	—0
Develop or document procedures to minimize or mitigate carbon output resulting from the movement of materials or products.	—0
Assess the environmental impact or energy efficiency of logistics activities, using carbon mitigation software.	—0

Values in this tab are predicted labels, not observations. Eloundou et al. (2023) published two rating regimes — human raters and GPT-4 — and the β shown here is derived from the GPT-4 rater basis alone; the same task can take a different value under the other regime. The unit and the meaning differ from the observed shares (%) in the other tabs, so do not place them on the same axis.

Task (O*NET 27.2)	βE1 + 0.5 × E2
Prepare or validate documentation on automated logistics or maintenance-data reporting or management information systems. O*NET Task ID 15868	1.0
Propose logistics solutions for customers. O*NET Task ID 15861	0.5
Interview key staff or tour facilities to identify efficiency-improvement, cost-reduction, or service-delivery opportunities. O*NET Task ID 15863	0.5
Direct the work of logistics analysts. O*NET Task ID 15864	0.5
Design plant distribution centers. O*NET Task ID 15865	0.5
Develop specifications for equipment, tools, facility layouts, or material-handling systems. O*NET Task ID 15866	0.5
Review contractual commitments, customer specifications, or related information to determine logistics or support requirements. O*NET Task ID 15867	0.5
Identify or develop business rules or standard operating procedures to streamline operating processes. O*NET Task ID 15870	0.5
Develop or maintain cost estimates, forecasts, or cost models. O*NET Task ID 15872	0.5
Determine feasibility of designing new facilities or modifying existing facilities, based on factors such as cost, available space, schedule, technical requirements, or ergonomics. O*NET Task ID 15873	0.5
Determine logistics support requirements, such as facility details, staffing needs, or safety or maintenance plans. O*NET Task ID 15874	0.5
Conduct logistics studies or analyses, such as time studies, zero-base analyses, rate analyses, network analyses, flow-path analyses, or supply chain analyses. O*NET Task ID 15875	0.5
Analyze or interpret logistics data involving customer service, forecasting, procurement, manufacturing, inventory, transportation, or warehousing. O*NET Task ID 15876	0.5
Provide logistics technology or information for effective and efficient support of product, equipment, or system manufacturing or service. O*NET Task ID 15877	0.5
Evaluate effectiveness of current or future logistical processes. O*NET Task ID 15879	0.5
Apply logistics modeling techniques to address issues, such as operational process improvement or facility design or layout. O*NET Task ID 15880	0.5
Evaluate the use of inventory tracking technology, Web-based warehousing software, or intelligent conveyor systems to maximize plant or distribution center efficiency. O*NET Task ID 19995	0.5
Develop logistic metrics, internal analysis tools, or key performance indicators for business units. O*NET Task ID 19996	0.5
Identify cost-reduction or process-improvement logistic opportunities. O*NET Task ID 19997	0.5
Evaluate the use of technologies, such as global positioning systems (GPS), radio-frequency identification (RFID), route navigation software, or satellite linkup systems, to improve transportation efficiency. O*NET Task ID 19998	0.5
Prepare logistic strategies or conceptual designs for production facilities. O*NET Task ID 19999	0.5
Design comprehensive supply chains that minimize environmental impacts or costs. O*NET Task ID 20000	0.5
Develop or document reverse logistics management processes to ensure maximal efficiency of product recycling, reuse, or final disposal. O*NET Task ID 20001	0.5
Conduct environmental audits for logistics activities, such as storage, distribution, or transportation. O*NET Task ID 20002	0.5
Create models or scenarios to predict the impact of changing circumstances, such as fuel costs, road pricing, energy taxes, or carbon emissions legislation. O*NET Task ID 20003	0.5
Review global, national, or regional transportation or logistics reports for ways to improve efficiency or minimize the environmental impact of logistics activities. O*NET Task ID 20004	0.5
Determine requirements for compliance with environmental certification standards. O*NET Task ID 20005	0.5
Provide logistical facility or capacity planning analyses for distribution or transportation functions. O*NET Task ID 20006	0.5
Develop or document procedures to minimize or mitigate carbon output resulting from the movement of materials or products. O*NET Task ID 20007	0.5
Assess the environmental impact or energy efficiency of logistics activities, using carbon mitigation software. O*NET Task ID 20008	0.5
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β = E1 + 0.5 × E2 · E1 = tasks where direct LLM access alone cuts time by at least 50%, E2 = tasks where software built on top of an LLM cuts time by at least 50%. Values take only 0 / 0.5 / 1.0.

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All O*NET 31.0 task statements (30)

All O*NET 31.0 task statements for this occupation (English, as published; task type core or supplemental). Exposure values are not listed here; they are in the table above, next to each task statement as worded in the O*NET version each source used.

Task (O*NET 31.0)	Type
Propose logistics solutions for customers.	Core
Interview key staff or tour facilities to identify efficiency-improvement, cost-reduction, or service-delivery opportunities.	Core
Direct the work of logistics analysts.	Core
Design plant distribution centers.	Core
Develop specifications for equipment, tools, facility layouts, or material-handling systems.	Core
Review contractual commitments, customer specifications, or related information to determine logistics or support requirements.	Core
Prepare or validate documentation on automated logistics or maintenance-data reporting or management information systems.	Core
Identify or develop business rules or standard operating procedures to streamline operating processes.	Core
Develop or maintain cost estimates, forecasts, or cost models.	Core
Determine feasibility of designing new facilities or modifying existing facilities, based on factors such as cost, available space, schedule, technical requirements, or ergonomics.	Core
Determine logistics support requirements, such as facility details, staffing needs, or safety or maintenance plans.	Core
Conduct logistics studies or analyses, such as time studies, zero-base analyses, rate analyses, network analyses, flow-path analyses, or supply chain analyses.	Core
Analyze or interpret logistics data involving customer service, forecasting, procurement, manufacturing, inventory, transportation, or warehousing.	Core
Provide logistics technology or information for effective and efficient support of product, equipment, or system manufacturing or service.	Core
Evaluate effectiveness of current or future logistical processes.	Core
Apply logistics modeling techniques to address issues, such as operational process improvement or facility design or layout.	Core
Evaluate the use of inventory tracking technology, Web-based warehousing software, or intelligent conveyor systems to maximize plant or distribution center efficiency.	Core
Develop logistic metrics, internal analysis tools, or key performance indicators for business units.	Core
Identify cost-reduction or process-improvement logistic opportunities.	Core
Evaluate the use of technologies, such as global positioning systems (GPS), radio-frequency identification (RFID), route navigation software, or satellite linkup systems, to improve transportation efficiency.	Core
Prepare logistic strategies or conceptual designs for production facilities.	Core
Design comprehensive supply chains that minimize environmental impacts or costs.	Core
Develop or document reverse logistics management processes to ensure maximal efficiency of product recycling, reuse, or final disposal.	Core
Conduct environmental audits for logistics activities, such as storage, distribution, or transportation.	Core
Create models or scenarios to predict the impact of changing circumstances, such as fuel costs, road pricing, energy taxes, or carbon emissions legislation.	Core
Review global, national, or regional transportation or logistics reports for ways to improve efficiency or minimize the environmental impact of logistics activities.	Core
Determine requirements for compliance with environmental certification standards.	Core
Provide logistical facility or capacity planning analyses for distribution or transportation functions.	Core
Develop or document procedures to minimize or mitigate carbon output resulting from the movement of materials or products.	Core
Assess the environmental impact or energy efficiency of logistics activities, using carbon mitigation software.	Supplemental

Employment outlook (BLS)

Values for the whole SOC 13-1081 group (Logisticians), not for this O*NET occupation alone.

Employment, 2025: 255K
Projected employment, 2035: 300K
Change (2025–35): +17.6%
Median annual wage, 2025: $82,320
Typical education needed for entry: Bachelor's degree

lowest $30,890median wage across 825 detailed occupations, BLS EP 2025–35highest $559,030

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025–35 — Employment by detailed occupation, 2025 and projected 2035

Korea classification links (KSCO)

Links from the current release of the Korea Occupation Direct Crosswalk v1.1, made by AI Changing Work. Relation values are read from the O*NET-SOC occupation side.

KSCO code	KSCO title	Relation	Status
23159	그 외 도시 및 교통 관련 전문가	Related, not a match	confirmed

Relation and status definitions(kr-direct v1.1)

ILO occupational description

AI Changing Work links the ISCO-08 unit groups below to this occupation by applying the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics crosswalks (2018 SOC to 2010 SOC, 2010 SOC to ISCO-08) as published, without case-by-case selection; each link may be whole or partial.

ISCO-08 2421Management and Organization Analysts

The definition, tasks and examples below are the ILO's description of that unit group, not of this occupation.

Management and organization analysts assist organizations to achieve greater efficiency and solve organizational problems. They study organizational structures, methods, systems and procedures.

Tasks

(a) assisting and encouraging the development of objectives, strategies and plans aimed at achieving customer satisfaction and the efficient use of organizations’ resources;
(b) analysing and evaluating current systems and structures;
(c) discussing current systems with staff and observing systems at all levels of organization;
(d) directing clients towards more efficient organization and developing solutions to organizational problems;
(e) undertaking and reviewing work studies by analysing existing and proposed methods and procedures such as administrative and clerical procedures;
(f) recording and analysing organizations’ workflow charts, records, reports, manuals and job descriptions;
(g) preparing and recommending proposals to revise methods and procedures, alter work flows, redefine job functions and resolve organizational problems;
(h) assisting in implementing approved recommendations, issuing revised instructions and procedure manuals, and drafting other documentation;
(i) reviewing operating procedures and advising of departures from procedures and standards.

Example occupations

Business consultant · Management consultant · Organization and methods analyst

Sources: ILO ISCO-08 — details: Credits

ESCO occupational vocabulary

Each entry below is matched to this occupation in the published ESCO-O*NET Crosswalk (version 1, 2022). The match types are that crosswalk's; the wording is AI Changing Work's.

logistics engineerESCO 2149.2.6Same scope
Logistics engineers design and implement systems aimed to optimise the time and efforts invested in transportation activities. They ensure that systems allow for micro-tracking and smooth communication across transport methods and stages.
logistics analystESCO 2141.6This occupation is broader
Logistics analysts streamline product manufacturing, transportation, storage and distribution. They assess production and supply chain problems to determine economically efficient solutions. They assists company managers in decision-making processes and direct programs designed to provide subcontractors, managers and customers with logistic technology.

Source: European Commission, DG EMPL — ESCO API 2026-08-08 (bridge v1.2.1)

License: CC BY 4.0 (EU Reuse Notice)

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France classification links (ROME)

AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and ROME 4.0 job profiles, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side. Links marked “provisional” were adopted on the judgments of two judges from the same model family (Claude) alone, or by an operator rule applied to their judgments, so they rest on weaker evidence than confirmed links.

ROME code	ROME title (French)	Relation
N1305	Ingénieur / Ingénieure logistique	Same scopeprovisional
H1406	Ingénieur / Ingénieure supply chain en industrie	Overlapping, not the sameprovisional

Source: France Travail — Répertoire Opérationnel des Métiers et des Emplois (ROME 4.0), version 61, last updated 15 June 2026 (https://www.data.gouv.fr/datasets/repertoire-operationnel-des-metiers-et-des-emplois-rome). Licence Ouverte 2.0.

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Spain classification links (CNO-11)

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CNO-11 code	CNO-11 title (Spanish)	Relation
2431	Ingenieros industriales y de producción	Related, not a match

Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), National Classification of Occupations 2011 (CNO-11, Royal Decree 1591/2010) — www.ine.es · Licensed CC BY 4.0. CNO-11 codes and Spanish titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own judgment and are not an INE correspondence.

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Germany classification links (KldB)

AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and KldB occupations, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side.

KldB code	KldB title (German)	Relation
51624	Speditions- und Logistikkaufleute - hoch komplexe Tätigkeiten	This occupation is narrower
27304	Berufe in der technischen Produktionsplanung und -steuerung - hoch komplexe Tätigkeiten	Related, not a match

Source: © Statistik der Bundesagentur für Arbeit — Klassifikation der Berufe 2010 – überarbeitete Fassung 2020, https://statistik.arbeitsagentur.de. KldB codes and titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own mapping (eigene Zuordnung) and are not a Bundesagentur für Arbeit correspondence.

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Japan classification links (JSCO)

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JSCO code	JSCO title (Japanese)	Relation
119	その他の技術者	Related, not a matchprovisional

Source: Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC), Japan Standard Occupational Classification (Dec. 2009, MIC Notification No. 555). JSCO codes and Japanese titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own judgment and are not a MIC correspondence.

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