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Careersβ€ΊRolesβ€ΊSupply Chain Design Coordinator
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Supply Chain Design Coordinator

The network strategy supporter β€” coordinating supply chain design projects and analysis activities.

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Industries that often hire Supply Chain Design 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 Supply Chain Design Coordinators
Where Supply Chain Design 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 Supply Chain Design Coordinator

As a Supply Chain Design Coordinator, you support supply chain design activities. You're coordinating analysis projects, gathering data, supporting modeling work, and helping develop supply chain network strategies.

Your day supports design work. You might coordinate data gathering for analysis, then support scenario modeling, then track project activities, then prepare presentations, then maintain documentation. You're ensuring supply chain design projects move forward.

The hardest part is supporting strategic projects while handling coordination details. Design work involves high-stakes decisions; you need to stay organized while supporting analytical activities. The people who thrive here are detail-oriented, interested in strategy, and effective at project support.

What people in this role value
IndependenceAbove avg
Working ConditionsAbove avg
SupportAbove avg
AchievementModerate
RecognitionModerate
RelationshipsModerate
O*NET Work Values survey
Role Profile
StrategyExecution
StructuredAdaptable
ManagingContributing
CollaborativeIndependent
Things that vary from job to job as a Supply Chain Design Coordinator
Project frequencyAnalysis depthTool sophisticationTeam structureImplementation involvement
Design coordination varies by company and project type. Project frequency varies. Analysis depth ranges from basic to sophisticated optimization. Tool sophistication differs. Team structures vary. Implementation involvement ranges from handoff to ongoing support.
✦ 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 Supply Chain Design Coordinators (SOC 11-3071.04), 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.
Related rolesExplore Operations β†’
Supply Chain Design CoordinatorSupply Chain CoordinatorGlobal Supply Chain CoordinatorSupply Chain Product CoordinatorSupply Chain Program CoordinatorSupply Chain Project CoordinatorSupply Chain Systems CoordinatorSupply Chain Planning CoordinatorSupply Chain Strategy CoordinatorSupply Chain Analytics CoordinatorSupply Chain Operations CoordinatorSupply Chain Development CoordinatorManufacturing Supply Chain Coordinator
Exploring the Supply Chain Design Coordinator career path? Truest helps you figure out if it's the right fit β€” and plan your path forward.
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What it takes to advance
1
Network modeling
Analytical skills open design paths
2
Business case development
Business case skills are valuable
3
Project management
PM skills support advancement
Lateral Moves
Supply Chain Analyst β†’
If you want analytical focus
Project Coordinator β†’
If you want broader project work
Questions you might ask when interviewing
What design projects would I support?
What tools are used?
How often are major design projects undertaken?
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 Supply Chain Design Coordinator pay & employment are changing

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

Skills & Requirements

Time ManagementCoordinationJudgment and Decision MakingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingMonitoringComplex Problem SolvingSystems EvaluationWriting
O*NET OnLine Β· Bureau of Labor Statistics
Mapped SOC Codes
11-3071.04

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Roles with similar work and overlapping career paths

midSupply Chain Design Manager$102KseniorInventory Control Supervisor$84KmidParts Manager$75KmidMaterials Planner$85KseniorSenior Materials Planner$85KseniorLogistics Supervisor$102K
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Common questions about what it's like to be a Supply Chain Design Coordinator

What does a Supply Chain Design Coordinator do?

The network strategy supporter β€” coordinating supply chain design projects and analysis activities.

How much does a Supply Chain Design Coordinator make?

Median pay for a Supply Chain Design 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 Supply Chain Design Coordinator need?

Core skills for this role include Time Management, Coordination, Judgment and Decision Making, Reading Comprehension, and Active Listening.

What education do you need to be a Supply Chain Design Coordinator?

Most people in this role hold a bachelor's degree.

Is a Supply Chain Design 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 Supply Chain Design Coordinator?

Closely related roles include Supply Chain Design Manager, Inventory Control Supervisor, and Parts 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.