Career switch, measured
From Logistics Manager to Logistics Specialist
Yes, it's a close move. Measured across current postings, the two roles have 70% skill overlap. Skills that carry over include Logistics, Supply chain, Excel, Inventory management; the main skills to add are Procurement, ERP systems, Contract negotiation, Data analysis.
70%
skill overlap
638
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Skills that carry over
Share of each role’s postings that ask for the skill.
SkillLogistics ManagerLogistics Specialist
- Logistics37%56%
- Supply chain22%56%
- Excel23%32%
- Inventory management26%38%
- Microsoft Office25%20%
- Process improvement28%19%
- Manufacturing16%27%
- Problem solving20%25%
Skills to add
Asked for often in Logistics Specialist postings, rarely in Logistics Manager ones.
SkillLogistics ManagerLogistics Specialist
- Procurement12%41%
- ERP systems8%22%
- Contract negotiation–19%
- Data analysis–15%
- Demand planning–15%
- Production planning–11%
- SAP–9%
- Research–9%
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