Career switch, measured
From Logistics Analyst to Logistics Specialist
Yes, it's a close move. Measured across current postings, the two roles have 85% skill overlap. Skills that carry over include Logistics, Supply chain, Excel, Inventory management; the main skills to add are Manufacturing, Customer service, Contract negotiation, Demand planning.
85%
skill overlap
638
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Skills that carry over
Share of each role’s postings that ask for the skill.
SkillLogistics AnalystLogistics Specialist
- Logistics79%56%
- Supply chain43%56%
- Excel52%32%
- Inventory management31%38%
- Procurement21%41%
- Data analysis19%15%
- Microsoft Office34%20%
- Forecasting22%16%
Skills to add
Asked for often in Logistics Specialist postings, rarely in Logistics Analyst ones.
SkillLogistics AnalystLogistics Specialist
- Manufacturing12%27%
- Customer service9%23%
- Contract negotiation–19%
- Demand planning–15%
- Production planning–11%
- Budgeting–10%
- Scheduling–9%
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