As a logistics specialist, your main responsibilities include managing the warehousing, shipping, and receiving operations for a company. This involves overseeing the transportation and storage of products or materials. You may also be responsible for administrative tasks and occasionally performing manual labor.

To be a logistics specialist, you need skills in numerical and analytical abilities, invoice development, customs documentation, inventory management software, distribution management, quality assurance, and attention to detail.

A logistics management specialist is someone who is responsible for developing and implementing logistical plans, ensuring they are executed properly, and analyzing the outcomes. They coordinate shipments, manage inventory, and maintain a budget. They also oversee other workers in their department.