Logistics specialist, Mātanga whakaraupapa hautaonga
Also known as
- Logistics coordinator, logistics administrator, logistics manager, inventory and logistics controller, customer logistics specialist, operations logistics specialist, warehouse logistics manager
Logistics specialists oversee the import and export of an organisation's materials and products. They manage stock control, customer relations, and transporter and supplier activities.

Your pay could be
$51K
Lower
$60K to $88K
Most common
$110K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax

Logistics specialists
- usually work regular business hours
- usually work in offices and warehouses and may travel nationally
- need to be organised, practical and communicate well
Tasks
- manage importing and exporting of goods
- oversee stock, transport and suppliers
- build relationships with customers and partners
- manage staff
- prepare plans and documents for logistics
- review how logistics processes work
- organise space, equipment and materials for goods
- organise deliveries, storage and orders of goods
- share business information with teams
- report updates to managers and staff
Enterprising
Organised
Social
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Do the quizYou usually need a qualification and experience to become a logistics specialist.
You may need
- an advanced certificate or diploma in purchasing, warehousing and distribution or similar area
- a bachelor's degree in management and business studies or similar area
- a relevant tertiary qualification in management and commerce studies or similar area
- experience in similar work
- a driver licence
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 3 to do the study or training for this job.
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