Logistics Analyst
Analyses a company's assets and follows a product's whole life, from purchasing materials to distributing goods.
Overview
A Logistics Analyst is responsible for the entire production life of a product/service right from the purchasing of materials to the distribution of goods. Logistics analysts analyse a company's assets in order to achieve its overall mission and goals.
Where they work
- Production units
- Private and public production companies
- E-commerce companies
- Courier companies
- Small and big industries
- Cottage based industries
- Shipping companies
- Armed forces
Work environment
You can work anywhere from a factory setting to an office to a mobile location like a delivery or pickup center. Depending on the role, you may also be regularly required to travel to visit different facilities within a supply chain. You are expected to work 8 to 9 hours for 5 to 6 days a week. Entrepreneurship: you can start your own business or firm.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field.
Skills and interests
This career might suit you if…
- You are comfortable in communicating with others
- You like to analyse problems/situations
- You pay attention to details while working
Eligibility and education roadmap
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment.
Route 1
- 1Complete 10+2 in any stream (preferably commerce).
- 2Complete a Bachelor's degree (BBA/BBM) in Business Administration/Business Management or Economics.
Alternative route 2
- 1Complete a Bachelor's degree and follow it up with a Master's degree in Supply Chain Management.
Forms, exams and applications
Exam names above are as printed in the source card. Application windows, eligibility and syllabi change — always check the official notification for current dates.
Where to apply
The course is offered by the Department of Management. This list of institutes is indicative only. Please check if a private institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and AICTE before applying.
Government institutes
- Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies, New Delhi
- Indian Institute of Management, Rohtak, Haryana
- Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda (MSU Baroda), Vadodara, Gujarat
- Doon University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
- University of Mysuru, Mysuru, Karnataka
- Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management, Kolkata, West Bengal
Private institutes
Please check if the institute is affiliated and accredited before applying.
- University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
- Raisoni Group of Institutions, Nagpur, Maharashtra
- Sunrise University, Alwar, Rajasthan
- CMJ University, Jorabat, Meghalaya
- Sharnbasva University, Gulbarga, Karnataka
- Arcade Business College, Patna, Bihar
- Oxbridge Business School, Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Jyoti Nivas College, Bengaluru, Karnataka
- National Institute of Business Excellence, Bengaluru, Karnataka
Distance learning
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi
These institute lists are indicative examples from the source card, not a ranked or complete directory. Always verify accreditation on the institute's official website.
Career outcomes
Growth path
- 1Frontline Analyst/Supervisor
- 2Operations/Supply Chain Manager
- 3Chief Supply Chain Manager or Logistics Director
Related careers to explore
Logistics Manager
Coordinates the storage, transportation and delivery of finished goods so that stock is maintained and moves efficiently.
Supply Chain Manager
In charge of every stage of an organisation's supply chain, from purchasing raw materials to production and storage.
Student action plan
What you can do this month
- Read this whole roadmap and note any subjects, exams or institutes you don't recognise yet.
- Talk to a teacher or school counsellor about how your current subjects connect to Commerce, Any Stream.
- Look for a school club, competition or online course related to analysing.
- Shortlist 2–3 institutes from the list above and check their official website for current admission details.
- Save this career and compare it with 1–2 others you're considering.
Example from the field
Chaitaly Mehta — A seasoned logistics professional with over 23 years of experience, described in the source as Director of EKF Global Logistics, a family-owned business formerly known as Express Kargo Forwarders Private Limited. A third-generation Customs Broker and second-generation Freight Forwarder, she holds a B.Com. degree in Travel and Tourism from H.R. College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai.
SourceThis profile is shared for training/educational purposes only, as printed in the source card.
Sources and update notice
- Career card source: Exploring Career Paths with Career Cards, Volume 2, printed page 725 (NCERT / UNICEF India / PSSCIVE Bhopal, First Edition, April 2025).
- Income source: https://www.ambitionbox.com/profile/logistics-analyst-salary
- Last reviewed on this site: 2026-08-21
The card lists Indian Institute of Management, Rohtak twice under government institutes; it is shown once. It also lists University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES), Dehradun under government institutes; UPES is a private university, so it is shown under private institutes here. Check every private university against the UGC's current list of recognised universities before applying.
Eligibility, fees, exam patterns and admissions change often. Always verify current details on official institute, exam-body or government websites before making decisions.