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Storage And Distribution Coordinator

The warehouse logistics organizer — coordinating storage and distribution activities to move products efficiently.

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What it's like

What it's like to be a Storage And Distribution Coordinator

As a Storage and Distribution Coordinator, you coordinate warehouse and distribution activities. You're managing inventory placement, coordinating shipments, tracking orders, and ensuring products move efficiently from storage to customers.

Your day follows product flow. You might coordinate receiving activities, then manage inventory placement, then schedule outbound shipments, then track order status, then handle distribution documentation. You're ensuring products move smoothly through the facility.

The hardest part is balancing storage and movement in limited space. Warehouses have capacity constraints; you need to optimize placement while enabling efficient picking and shipping. The people who thrive here understand warehouse operations and can manage space effectively.

RelationshipsAbove avg
IndependenceAbove avg
Working ConditionsAbove avg
SupportModerate
AchievementModerate
RecognitionModerate
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Facility typeVolume levelProduct characteristicsSystem sophisticationTeam structure
Storage and distribution coordination varies by facility and products. E-commerce, B2B, and manufacturing support have different needs. Volume levels affect pace. Product characteristics (temperature, hazmat) add complexity. System sophistication varies.
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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 Storage And Distribution 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 ListeningCoordinationMonitoringInstructingTime ManagementSystems AnalysisWritingSpeakingCritical Thinking
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