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Distribution Center Operations Coordinator

The DC operations supporter — coordinating daily activities to ensure warehouse operations run efficiently.

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What it's like

What it's like to be a Distribution Center Operations Coordinator

As a Distribution Center Operations Coordinator, you support DC operations by coordinating daily activities, managing schedules, tracking performance, and ensuring operations run smoothly. You work with supervisors and staff to keep the distribution center functioning effectively.

Your day supports operational rhythm. You might prepare shift staffing plans, then coordinate dock schedules, then track productivity metrics, then handle operational exceptions, then prepare reports for management. You're ensuring operations have the coordination and information they need.

The hardest part is supporting operations that never stop. DCs operate continuously, and there's always something that needs coordination. You need to maintain organization while responding to real-time needs. The people who thrive here are organized, responsive, and enjoy the pace of distribution.

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AchievementModerate
RecognitionModerate
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Facility sizeCoordination scopeShift coverageOperations typeTeam structure
DC operations coordination varies by facility and scope. Larger facilities have more complexity. Coordination scope might focus on staffing, scheduling, reporting, or broader support. Shift coverage varies from day shift to 24/7. Operations types (e-commerce, B2B) affect workflow. Team structures vary from dedicated coordinators to combined roles.
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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
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1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Distribution Center Operations Coordinators (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
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How this category is changing

$110K$107K$104K$101K$99K201920202021202220232024$99K$110K
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