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Careersβ€ΊRolesβ€ΊCorporate Logistics Coordinator
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Corporate Logistics Coordinator

The shipping support specialist β€” coordinating corporate transportation and delivery operations efficiently.

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Industries that often hire Corporate Logistics Coordinators
Transportation & Logistics Β· 32%Wholesale & Distribution Β· 17%Manufacturing Β· 13%Government Β· 7%Retail Β· 5%Professional Services Β· 4%
Job markets for Corporate Logistics Coordinators
Where Corporate Logistics Coordinator jobs concentrate Β· ~353 metro areas
Based on employment in related occupations
Mapped SOC categories:
Operations
BLS Occupational Employment Statistics
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What it's like

What it's like to be a Corporate Logistics Coordinator

As a Corporate Logistics Coordinator, you support corporate logistics operations by coordinating shipments, tracking deliveries, managing carrier relationships, and ensuring goods move efficiently. You're the coordination hub that keeps logistics flowing.

Your day follows shipment flows. You might coordinate pickup schedules, then track in-transit shipments, then handle delivery exceptions, then communicate with carriers, then update shipping documentation. You're ensuring shipments happen and customers are informed.

The hardest part is managing exceptions while keeping routine operations moving. Shipments get delayed, addresses are wrong, carriers have issues β€” you need to solve problems while maintaining normal flow. The people who thrive here are organized, responsive, and can multitask effectively.

What people in this role value
RelationshipsAbove avg
IndependenceAbove avg
Working ConditionsAbove avg
SupportModerate
AchievementModerate
RecognitionModerate
O*NET Work Values survey
Role Profile
StrategyExecution
StructuredAdaptable
ManagingContributing
CollaborativeIndependent
Things that vary from job to job as a Corporate Logistics Coordinator
Shipping volumeMode typesGeographic scopeSystem sophisticationCustomer interaction
Corporate logistics coordination varies by company and scope. Shipping volumes range from modest to high. Mode types might include parcel, LTL, truckload, or international. Geographic scope affects complexity. Systems range from basic to sophisticated TMS platforms. Customer interaction varies from internal-only to external-facing.
✦ Editorial β€” written by Truest from industry research and career patterns
Career Paths

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

Earning potential across this track
$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
INDUSTRIES PAYING ABOVE AVERAGE
Technology & Information$160K+37%
Professional Services$156K+33%
Financial Services$149K+27%
Energy & Utilities$142K+21%
Government$124K+5%
Compared to Operations average across all industries
1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Corporate Logistics Coordinators (SOC 11-3071.00), not just this title Β· 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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What it takes to advance
1
Logistics analysis
Analytical skills open specialist and manager paths
2
Carrier management
Developing carrier relationships increases value
3
Process improvement
Improving logistics processes creates advancement opportunities
Lateral Moves
Customer Service Coordinator β†’
If you want more customer-facing work
Inventory Coordinator β†’
If you want to focus on inventory rather than transportation
Questions you might ask when interviewing
What shipping volume and modes would I handle?
What systems are used?
How much customer interaction is involved?
What are the main coordination responsibilities?
What does advancement look like?
✦ Editorial β€” career progression and interview guidance based on industry patterns
The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape β€” 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 Corporate Logistics Coordinator pay & employment are changing

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

Skills & Requirements

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningMonitoringCoordinationCritical ThinkingTime ManagementSystems AnalysisComplex Problem SolvingInstructingNegotiation
O*NET OnLine Β· Bureau of Labor Statistics
Mapped SOC Codes
11-3071.00

Explore related roles

Roles with similar work and overlapping career paths

midCorporate Logistics Manager$102KdirectorOperations Director$96KmidDispatch Manager$81KmidInventory Control Manager$84KmidFlight Reservations Manager$84KmidStation Manager$78K
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Common questions about what it's like to be a Corporate Logistics Coordinator

What does a Corporate Logistics Coordinator do?

The shipping support specialist β€” coordinating corporate transportation and delivery operations efficiently.

How much does a Corporate Logistics Coordinator make?

Median pay for a Corporate Logistics Coordinator is about $102K nationally, with the field ranging roughly from $61K to $181K depending on experience, employer, and metro (BLS).

What skills does a Corporate Logistics Coordinator need?

Core skills for this role include Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, Monitoring, Coordination, and Critical Thinking.

Is a Corporate Logistics Coordinator in demand?

Employment in this field is projected to grow about 6.1% through 2034, with roughly 213,000 people working in it today (BLS).

What jobs are similar to a Corporate Logistics Coordinator?

Closely related roles include Corporate Logistics Manager, Operations Director, and Dispatch Manager.

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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) Β· BLS Employment Projections Β· O*NET OnLine
Truest editorial: Fit check, role profile, things that vary, advancement analysis, lateral moves, interview questions.