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Logistics Operations Coordinator

The shipping floor supporter — coordinating daily logistics activities to ensure smooth operations.

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What it's like

What it's like to be a Logistics Operations Coordinator

As a Logistics Operations Coordinator, you coordinate day-to-day logistics operations. You're managing schedules, tracking shipments, coordinating carriers, handling exceptions, and ensuring logistics teams have the support they need to function effectively.

Your day supports operational flow. You might coordinate daily shipping schedules, then track shipment status, then handle carrier coordination, then resolve operational exceptions, then prepare operations reports. You're the coordination support that keeps logistics running.

The hardest part is managing the pace of logistics operations. Shipments don't wait; exceptions need quick resolution. You need to stay organized while handling real-time operational demands. The people who thrive here are responsive, organized, and enjoy the pace of logistics.

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SupportModerate
AchievementModerate
RecognitionModerate
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Operation scaleCoordination scopeShift coverageSystem sophisticationTeam structure
Logistics operations coordination varies by scale and scope. Larger operations have more routine; smaller ones require more versatility. Coordination scope might focus on specific areas or span operations. Shift coverage varies. System sophistication affects tools available.
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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 Logistics 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
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

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningMonitoringCoordinationNegotiationWritingSpeakingCritical ThinkingComplex Problem SolvingActive Learning
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