Logistics and Inventory Management
Coordinate logistics operations, procurement, and inventory control to optimize supply chain efficiency and maintain stock accuracy.
Skill demand · ONS UK online job adverts
How common is supply chain and logistics?
This requirement appears in 22.3% of UK new online job adverts in 2025. Its share rose by 1.8 percentage points compared with 2024.
The latest year is partial. Comparisons with full years need care. 2026 figures have not been published yet.Share of new adverts22.3%UK · 2025
Change in share+1.8 pp2024 to 2025
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What this skill category covers
Official detailed requirements in this ONS group
Procurement and Government Contracting Processes
Oversee procurement and government contracting processes to ensure compliance and cost efficiency.
Demand Planning and Supply Chain Coordination
Implement demand planning strategies and coordinate supply chain activities to optimize inventory and service levels.
Loading and Unloading Operations
Perform loading and unloading tasks for efficient material handling.
Supplier Relationship and Performance Management
Manage supplier relationships and monitor performance to maintain quality and strengthen partnerships.
Warehouse Operations and Service Management
Manage warehouse operations and service management processes to ensure efficient storage and distribution.
Tracking Systems and GPS Technologies
Configure tracking systems and GPS technologies to monitor assets and improve operational visibility.
Freight Forwarding and Logistics Operations
Manage freight forwarding processes and logistics operations to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.
Distribution Systems and Service Delivery Management
Manage distribution systems and service delivery processes to optimize logistics and customer satisfaction.
Intralogistics and Service Operations
Coordinate intralogistics and manage service operations to optimize material flow and enhance customer experience.
Sourcing and Supply Chain Strategies
Implement nearshoring and global sourcing strategies for procurement efficiency.
Barcode and QR Technologies
Use barcode readers and QR codes for inventory and logistics management.
ONS Table 1 detailed requirements · SCO29.04. Shares can overlap because an advert may mention several requirements.
Roles that often need this skill category
Occupations where supply chain and logistics appears most often in UK new adverts
| # | Occupation | Share of occupation adverts | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Managers in logistics Example titles: Logistic manager · Logistics manager · Supply chain manager · Logistics support manager | 91.7% | |
| 2 | Importers and exporters Example titles: Exporter · Export agent · Import agent · Export officer | 87.2% | |
| 3 | Fork-lift truck drivers Example titles: Fork-lift truck driver · Flt driver · Fork lifter · Fork-lift operator | 84.3% | |
| 4 | Warehouse operatives Example titles: Warehouse operative · Weft man · Yard man · Die keeper | 84.0% | |
| 5 | Purchasing managers and directors Example titles: Purchasing manager · Buying manager · Estimating director · Purchasing director | 80.3% | |
| 6 | Crane drivers Example titles: Crane driver · Bank hand · Cage hand · Crane man | 77.2% | |
| 7 | Transport and distribution clerks and assistants Example titles: Transport clerk · Bus router · Cargo agent · Cargo clerk | 72.7% | |
| 8 | Directors in logistics, warehousing and transport Example titles: Logistics director · Airport director · Chief controller · Head of logistics | 71.4% | |
| 9 | Stock control clerks and assistants Example titles: Stock control clerk · Sample man · Depot clerk · Stock taker | 70.1% | |
| 10 | Quantity surveyors Example titles: Quantity surveyor · Bonus surveyor · Survey technician · Technical assistant | 67.4% |
How related skills compare
Skills within Supply Chain, Logistics and Related Enterprise Operations
| # | Skill | Share of adverts | Change (pp) | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Supply Chain and Logistics Selected skill · Logistics and Inventory Management · Procurement and Government Contracting Processes · Demand Planning and Supply Chain Coordination | 22.3% | +1.8 pp | |
| 2 | Enterprise Operations and ERP Service Quality and Process Framework Skills · User Adoption Strategy Development · Cloud Database and Collaboration Platform Skills | 0.8% | 0.0 pp | |
| 3 | Enterprise Integration and Supply Chain API Management and Integration Tools · Service-Oriented Architecture Design and Implementation Skills · Electronic Data Interchange Standard Knowledge | 0.1% | 0.0 pp | |
| 4 | Supply Chain and Healthcare Cold Chain Logistics and Management Skills | 0.0% | 0.0 pp | |
| 5 | Supply Chain and Trade Compliance International Trade Term Knowledge · Harmonized Tariff Systems | 0.0% | 0.0 pp |
About these figures
How to interpret skill demand
Source: Office for National Statistics, UK online job adverts. Shares describe new adverts reporting the requirement. An advert may mention several skills, so their shares do not add up to 100%. A rise from 10% to 12% is an increase of 2 percentage points.
These figures do not establish a salary premium, proficiency level, or which skills are requested together. This page has no published skill-specific salary or location breakdown.
ONS · 2025 · partial year · 2026 figures have not been published yet. · Open Government Licence v3.0. ONS does not endorse Jobmundo.