Career switch, measured
From Logistics Engineer to Supply Chain Manager
Yes, it's a close move. Measured across current postings, the two roles have 71% skill overlap. Skills that carry over include Supply chain, Logistics, Process improvement, Manufacturing; the main skills to add are Inventory management, Stakeholder management, Excel, Project management.
71%
skill overlap
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Skills that carry over
Share of each role’s postings that ask for the skill.
SkillLogistics EngineerSupply Chain Manager
- Supply chain71%99%
- Logistics46%40%
- Process improvement34%38%
- Manufacturing29%32%
- Procurement27%50%
- Data analysis27%21%
- SQL20%26%
- Leadership27%56%
Skills to add
Asked for often in Supply Chain Manager postings, rarely in Logistics Engineer ones.
SkillLogistics EngineerSupply Chain Manager
- Inventory management12%47%
- Stakeholder management–44%
- Excel–44%
- Project management12%37%
- Forecasting–32%
- Demand planning–27%
- ERP systems–21%
- Contract negotiation–17%
Plan your move to Supply Chain Manager
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