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Careers›Roles›Supply Chain Logistics Coordinator
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Supply Chain Logistics Coordinator

The movement organizer — coordinating logistics activities within broader supply chain operations.

Supply Chain Logistics Coordinator pay typically runs $61K–$78K at this level, and jobs in this field are projected to grow 6% through 2034.

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Industries that often hire Supply Chain Logistics Coordinators
Transportation & Logistics · 32%Wholesale & Distribution · 17%Manufacturing · 13%Government · 7%Retail · 5%Professional Services · 4%
Job markets for Supply Chain Logistics Coordinators
Where Supply Chain Logistics Coordinator jobs concentrate · ~353 metro areas
Based on employment in related occupations
Mapped SOC categories:
Operations
BLS Occupational Employment Statistics
Jump to:What it's likeCareer pathsBy the numbers

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What it's like

What it's like to be a Supply Chain Logistics Coordinator

As a Supply Chain Logistics Coordinator, you coordinate logistics activities as part of supply chain operations. You're managing shipments, coordinating with carriers, tracking deliveries, and ensuring logistics supports supply chain objectives.

Your day connects logistics with supply chain. You might coordinate shipments, then track deliveries, then communicate with carriers, then update inventory systems, then support supply chain reporting. You're ensuring logistics activities integrate with supply chain operations.

The hardest part is coordinating logistics while maintaining supply chain perspective. Logistics has its own rhythm; you need to align it with broader supply chain needs. The people who thrive here understand both logistics and supply chain and can work across boundaries.

What people in this role value
RelationshipsAbove avg
IndependenceAbove avg
Working ConditionsAbove avg
SupportModerate
AchievementModerate
RecognitionModerate
O*NET Work Values survey
Role Profile
StrategyExecution
StructuredAdaptable
ManagingContributing
CollaborativeIndependent
Things that vary from job to job as a Supply Chain Logistics Coordinator
Mode typesSupply chain integrationSystem sophisticationTeam structureGeographic scope
This coordination varies by logistics scope and integration. Mode types (parcel, LTL, truckload, international) affect work. Supply chain integration level varies. System sophistication differs. Geographic scope affects complexity.
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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — 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 Logistics 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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What it takes to advance
1
Logistics expertise
Deeper logistics knowledge opens paths
2
Supply chain integration
Broader perspective increases value
3
Analytics
Data skills differentiate
Lateral Moves
Logistics Coordinator →
If you want pure logistics focus
Supply Chain Coordinator →
If you want broader supply chain
Questions you might ask when interviewing
What logistics scope would I cover?
How integrated is logistics with supply chain?
What systems are used?
What does advancement look like?
✦ Editorial — 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 — 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 Logistics Coordinator pay & employment are changing

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

Skills & Requirements

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningMonitoringCoordinationTime ManagementSystems AnalysisNegotiationWritingSpeakingCritical Thinking
O*NET OnLine · Bureau of Labor Statistics
Mapped SOC Codes
11-3071.00

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Roles with similar work and overlapping career paths

midSupply Chain Logistics Manager$102KmidTransportation Manager$102KmidLogistics Supply Officer$102KseniorDivision Roadmaster$102KmidStorage Manager$102KmidCorporate Traffic Manager$102K
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Common questions about what it's like to be a Supply Chain Logistics Coordinator

What does a Supply Chain Logistics Coordinator do?

The movement organizer — coordinating logistics activities within broader supply chain operations.

How much does a Supply Chain Logistics Coordinator make?

Median pay for a Supply Chain Logistics 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 Logistics Coordinator need?

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

Is a Supply Chain Logistics 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 Logistics Coordinator?

Closely related roles include Supply Chain Logistics Manager, Transportation Manager, and Logistics Supply Officer.

Career advice

Supply Chain Logistics Coordinator career advice

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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) · BLS Employment Projections · O*NET OnLine
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