Mid-Level

Corporate Logistics Manager

The enterprise logistics leader — managing logistics operations across corporate locations and functions.

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Job markets for Corporate Logistics Managers
Employment concentration · ~353 areas
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What it's like

What it's like to be a Corporate Logistics Manager

As Corporate Logistics Manager, you manage logistics operations across the corporate enterprise. You coordinate logistics across business units, manage corporate logistics vendors, optimize logistics costs, and ensure consistent logistics service levels.

Your days involve coordination and optimization. You might review logistics performance across units, coordinate with carriers, address logistics issues, work on cost optimization, and ensure service levels are met. You manage logistics from a corporate perspective.

The hardest part is optimizing logistics across diverse business units with different needs and priorities. Corporate Logistics Managers who thrive build strong cross-functional relationships, balance cost and service, and drive consistent logistics performance.

RelationshipsAbove avg
IndependenceAbove avg
Working ConditionsAbove avg
SupportModerate
AchievementModerate
RecognitionModerate
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StrategyExecution
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ManagingContributing
CollaborativeIndependent
Corporate scopeBusiness unit diversityCentralization levelVendor modelTeam structure
Corporate Logistics Manager roles vary by corporate scope and structure. Diverse business units require coordination skills. Centralization level affects authority. Vendor models (3PL, dedicated, mixed) differ. Some roles have direct reports; others coordinate through business units.
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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — and where it can take you.

$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
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1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Corporate Logistics Managers (SOC 11-3071.00), not just this title · BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape — helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$61K–$181K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
213K
U.S. Employment
+6.1%
10yr Growth
19K
Annual Openings

How this category is changing

$110K$107K$104K$101K$99K201920202021202220232024$99K$110K
BLS OEWS May 2024 · BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034

Skills & Requirements

Active ListeningReading ComprehensionCoordinationMonitoringInstructingSystems AnalysisComplex Problem SolvingSpeakingCritical ThinkingActive Learning
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