13-1081.02 — Logistics Analyst — AI Tool Fluency

AI Fluency Matrix (Job Zones 4–5)

Category Representative Tools (Oct 2025) What to Be Able to Do Why It Matters
Data Ingestion & Cleaning Power BI, Alteryx, Python (pandas), ChatGPT Combine ERP, WMS, TMS, and telematics feeds; standardize units/codes; document lineage and data quality. Creates a trustworthy foundation for all analysis.
KPI Dashboards Power BI, Tableau, ChatGPT, Excel Build OTIF, order accuracy, dwell time, and cost-per-order dashboards with drill-through diagnostics. Makes performance visible and action-oriented.
Demand & Inventory Forecasting Python (prophet), Excel, ChatGPT, SAP IBP Forecast SKU-by-location; compute safety stock via service-level targets; summarize forecast error. Balances service and working capital.
Transportation Cost & Route Analysis Google OR-Tools, Power BI, QGIS, ChatGPT Evaluate mode mix, lane rates, and cube/weight utilization; simulate route changes and savings. Cuts freight spend while protecting OTIF.
Warehouse Throughput & Labor Manhattan WMS, Excel, ChatGPT, Time-study tools Analyze pick paths, slotting, and labor productivity; model wave/zone picking alternatives. Improves flow, reduces touches, and shortens cycle time.
Network Design “What-ifs” AnyLogic, Llamasoft/Network Optimizer, ChatGPT, Power BI Test DC locations, cross-dock use, and service radii; quantify cost-to-serve changes. Guides capital and footprint decisions with evidence.
Supplier & Carrier Scorecards Power BI, Sheets, ChatGPT, Notion Publish OTIF, ASN accuracy, claim rates, and chargebacks; automate monthly narrative summaries. Drives accountability and targeted improvement plans.
Exception & Anomaly Detection Python (scikit-learn), Power BI, ChatGPT Flag unusual lead times, damages, and rate spikes; trigger alerts and root-cause checklists. Stops small issues from compounding into losses.
S&OP / Cross-Functional Reporting Notion, Google Slides, ChatGPT, Asana Package monthly S&OP decks; align supply, demand, and finance assumptions; capture decisions and owners. Improves coordination and decision traceability.
Sustainability & Cost-to-Carbon One Click LCA, Excel, ChatGPT, Power BI Convert transport activity to CO₂e; compare low-carbon routes/packaging with cost deltas. Aligns logistics choices with ESG targets.
AI Governance & Reproducibility OneTrust, SharePoint, ChatGPT, Excel Log model versions, datasets, and validation checks; provide human-in-the-loop signoffs for major decisions. Keeps analytics transparent, auditable, and trusted.