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Careersβ€ΊRolesβ€ΊSupply Chain Development Coordinator
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Supply Chain Development Coordinator

The capability building supporter β€” coordinating supply chain improvement initiatives and training activities.

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

As a Supply Chain Development Coordinator, you coordinate improvement and capability-building activities. You're supporting training programs, coordinating improvement initiatives, tracking development projects, and helping build supply chain capabilities.

Your day supports development work. You might coordinate training logistics, then support improvement initiatives, then track project progress, then prepare development materials, then maintain documentation. You're ensuring development activities happen effectively.

The hardest part is driving development in an operational environment. People are busy with daily operations; development competes for attention. You need persistence and organization to keep development moving. The people who thrive here are organized, development-oriented, and effective at coordination.

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 Development Coordinator
Development focusProgram maturityGeographic scopeTeam structureMethodology
Development coordination varies by focus and maturity. Focus might be process, systems, or talent. Program maturity affects structure. Geographic scope adds complexity. Team structures vary. Methodologies (lean, six sigma) differ.
✦ 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 Development 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.
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Exploring the Supply Chain Development 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
Improvement methodologies
Lean/six sigma expertise opens paths
2
Training development
Training skills are valuable
3
Change management
Change skills support advancement
Lateral Moves
Training Coordinator
If you want training focus
Project Coordinator β†’
If you want project focus
Questions you might ask when interviewing
What development activities would I coordinate?
What methodologies are used?
How is the development team structured?
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 Development 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 ManagementReading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingMonitoringCoordinationJudgment and Decision MakingSystems EvaluationWritingComplex Problem Solving
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 Development 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 Development Coordinator

What does a Supply Chain Development Coordinator do?

The capability building supporter β€” coordinating supply chain improvement initiatives and training activities.

How much does a Supply Chain Development Coordinator make?

Median pay for a Supply Chain Development 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 Development Coordinator need?

Core skills for this role include Time Management, Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, Speaking, and Monitoring.

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

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

Is a Supply Chain Development 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 Development Coordinator?

Closely related roles include Supply Chain Development 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.