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What is a corporate logistics manager and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
ScoreCorporate Logistics ManagerUS Average
Salary
7.0

Avg. Salary $89,579

Avg. Salary $59,228

Diversity
4.8
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.42%

Asian 6.26%

Black or African American 11.79%

Hispanic or Latino 17.26%

Unknown 4.33%

White 59.94%

Gender

female 13.78%

male 86.22%

Age - 45
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 45
Stress level
6.8

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
8.6

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
4.6

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Corporate logistics manager career paths

Key steps to become a corporate logistics manager

  1. Explore corporate logistics manager education requirements

    Most common corporate logistics manager degrees

    Bachelor's

    68.5 %

    Associate

    14.4 %

    Master's

    11.6 %
  2. Start to develop specific corporate logistics manager skills

    SkillsPercentages
    DOT16.64%
    LTL14.00%
    TMS11.41%
    Freight Rates8.49%
    Cost Reduction4.09%
  3. Complete relevant corporate logistics manager training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New corporate logistics managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a corporate logistics manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real corporate logistics manager resumes.
  4. Research corporate logistics manager duties and responsibilities

    • Lead corporate projects, one include RFP for major final mile service resulting in 3MM savings.
    • Manage TL, LTL, and small package carriers to ensure that service and cost goals are met.
    • Lead organization's governmental and regulatory compliance office which result in no violation findings during federal oversight inspections.
    • Institute core carrier program for all domestic transportation modes (truckload, LTL, parcel, air).
  5. Prepare your corporate logistics manager resume

    When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your corporate logistics manager resume.

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  6. Apply for corporate logistics manager jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a corporate logistics manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average corporate logistics manager salary

The average corporate logistics manager salary in the United States is $89,579 per year or $43 per hour. Corporate logistics manager salaries range between $58,000 and $136,000 per year.

Average corporate logistics manager salary
$89,579 Yearly
$43.07 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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