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Supply Chain Operations Coordinator

The daily flow manager — coordinating supply chain operations to deliver products efficiently.

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What it's like

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

As a Supply Chain Operations Coordinator, you coordinate day-to-day supply chain operations. You're managing order flow, coordinating activities, handling exceptions, and ensuring supply chain operations run smoothly.

Your day supports operational flow. You might coordinate order activities, then track shipments, then handle exceptions, then communicate with stakeholders, then prepare operations reports. You're ensuring daily supply chain operations are coordinated effectively.

The hardest part is managing the pace of operations while handling variability. Supply chains have constant activity; exceptions need quick resolution. You need to stay organized while being responsive. The people who thrive here are organized, responsive, and enjoy operational pace.

IndependenceAbove avg
Working ConditionsAbove avg
SupportAbove avg
AchievementModerate
RecognitionModerate
RelationshipsModerate
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Operations scopeVolume levelSystem sophisticationTeam structureCustomer complexity
Supply chain operations coordination varies by scope and volume. Operations scope might include order management, fulfillment, or broader activities. Volume levels affect pace. System sophistication varies. Customer complexity affects requirements.
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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
All experience levels1
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1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Supply Chain Operations Coordinators (SOC 11-3071.04), 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 ComprehensionTime ManagementJudgment and Decision MakingCoordinationMonitoringSpeakingActive ListeningWritingComplex Problem SolvingCritical Thinking
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