Career switch, measured
From Logistics Specialist to Logistics Analyst
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 Data visualization.
85%
skill overlap
58
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Skills that carry over
Share of each role’s postings that ask for the skill.
SkillLogistics SpecialistLogistics Analyst
- Logistics56%79%
- Supply chain56%43%
- Excel32%52%
- Inventory management38%31%
- Procurement41%21%
- Data analysis15%19%
- Microsoft Office20%34%
- Forecasting16%22%
Skills to add
Asked for often in Logistics Analyst postings, rarely in Logistics Specialist ones.
SkillLogistics SpecialistLogistics Analyst
- Data visualization8%22%
Prove it with a free skill badge:Logistics & transportation,Supply chain planning,Excel,Inventory management,Procurement & purchasing
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