Career switch, measured
From Logistics Specialist to Logistics Manager
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 Leadership, Training and coaching, Regulatory compliance, Project management.
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skill overlap
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Skills that carry over
Share of each role’s postings that ask for the skill.
SkillLogistics SpecialistLogistics Manager
- Logistics56%37%
- Supply chain56%22%
- Excel32%23%
- Inventory management38%26%
- Microsoft Office20%25%
- Process improvement19%28%
- Manufacturing27%16%
- Problem solving25%20%
Skills to add
Asked for often in Logistics Manager postings, rarely in Logistics Specialist ones.
SkillLogistics SpecialistLogistics Manager
- Leadership24%61%
- Training and coaching–29%
- Regulatory compliance11%24%
- Project management6%14%
- OSHA–11%
- Forklift5%11%
- Team management–10%
- Lean–8%
Plan your move to Logistics Manager
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