How to hire a logistic assistant

How to hire a logistic assistant, step by step

Here's a step-by-step logistic assistant hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a logistic assistant job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new logistic assistant
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The logistic assistant hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a logistic assistant to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a logistic assistant that fits the bill.

   This list shows salaries for various types of logistic assistants.

   Type of Logistic Assistant	Description	Hourly rate
   Logistic Assistant	Logisticians analyze and coordinate an organization’s supply chain—the system that moves a product from supplier to consumer. They manage the entire life cycle of a product, which includes how a product is acquired, distributed, allocated, and delivered.	$11-23
   Demand Planner	A demand planner specializes in conducting research and analysis to develop forecast models that will help determine a supply chain's demands. They are also responsible for monitoring the inventory of products, maintaining knowledge and awareness on the latest trends, producing progress reports and presentations, establishing demand plans, and detecting any changes in the forecast, reporting them to management right away... Show more	$29-52
   Supply Coordinator	A supply coordinator is primarily in charge of overseeing a company's supply chain operations, ensuring efficiency and smooth workflow. Their responsibilities include gathering and analyzing data to identify and understand the company's needs, coordinating with procurement managers, liaising and negotiating contracts with vendors and suppliers, and monitoring the procedures and arrival of supplies... Show more	$15-43

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Sales Floor
   • Data Entry
   • Payroll
   • Supply Chain
   • Purchase Orders
   • Distribution Centers
   • International Shipments
   • LTL
   • Logistics Operations
   • Customer Orders
   • Travel Arrangements
   • Inventory Control
   • Inventory Management
   • Forwarders

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   Responsibilities:

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   • Manage distribution tracking, logistics, and coordinating for terminal operations and deliveries locate in Washington and California.
   • Communicate with freight forwarders, third-party warehousing and transportation companies.
   • Set scheduling/delivery appointments with domestic vendors and freight forwarders to distribution center.
   • Utilize specific provisioning experience, i.e.
   • Prepare ERP on storage space and availability.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your logistic assistant job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A logistic assistant salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, logistic assistants' average salary in tennessee is 48% less than in district of columbia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level logistic assistants earn 51% less than senior-level logistic assistants.
   • Certifications. A logistic assistant with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a logistic assistant's salary.

   Average logistic assistant salary

   $16.72hourly

   $34,780 yearly

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   Entry-level logistic assistant salary

   $24,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 14, 2025

   Average logistic assistant salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	District of Columbia	$47,295	$23
   2	Rhode Island	$42,794	$21
   3	California	$40,180	$19
   4	New York	$40,167	$19
   5	Pennsylvania	$38,324	$18
   6	Virginia	$34,192	$16
   7	Oregon	$34,139	$16
   8	Illinois	$33,696	$16
   9	Ohio	$33,551	$16
   10	Colorado	$33,135	$16
   11	Wisconsin	$33,104	$16
   12	New Mexico	$31,981	$15
   13	Alabama	$31,775	$15
   14	Texas	$31,693	$15
   15	South Carolina	$30,966	$15
   16	Arizona	$30,787	$15
   17	Louisiana	$26,948	$13

   Average logistic assistant salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Los Angeles County Museum of Art	$58,209	$27.99
   2	ALDI USA	$46,978	$22.59
   3	Univ Of Colorado-Colorado Spgs	$41,618	$20.01
   4	University of Colorado Boulder	$38,436	$18.48
   5	California Institute of Technology	$38,290	$18.41	1
   6	NexTier Oilfield Solutions	$37,974	$18.26
   7	Service Employees International Union Local 205	$37,880	$18.21
   8	Praxair	$37,289	$17.93
   9	Kodak	$36,686	$17.64
   10	CDC Foundation	$35,721	$17.17
   11	Amazon	$35,432	$17.03	25
   12	Central City Concern	$35,360	$17.00
   13	Kelly Services	$35,324	$16.98	6
   14	CACI International	$35,273	$16.96	18
   15	Kyyba	$35,143	$16.90
   16	Ethan Allen Workforce Solutions	$34,577	$16.62
   17	Pacific Architects and Engineers	$33,610	$16.16
   18	University of Vermont	$33,350	$16.03
   19	Litehouse Foods	$33,342	$16.03
   20	Hisense USA	$33,260	$15.99	1

4. Writing a logistic assistant job description

   A good logistic assistant job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a logistic assistant job description:

   Logistic assistant job description example

   **Qualifications:**
   
   Skill Requirements: • degree in Supply Chain or related field is preferred not required • Candidates must have strong customer service skills, be client focused and possess very strong interpersonal skills to deal effectively with the varying tasks and demands in this role. • Strong communication skills, embraces and adapts to change, flexible and has a positive attitude. • Strong computer (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook) capability and procurement systems (SAP) experience. • Candidates must possess the ability to listen as well as communicate information in a clear, courteous, concise and logical manner. • Good decision making, problem solving and analytical skills are needed as is the initiative and ability to follow through with attention to detail. • Candidates must be solution focused, able to recognize the problem and works to develop a solution. • Skilled at standardizing and simplifying processes to enable consistency in work practices across the center. • Strong organizational skills to manage the heavy workload in this position and works well under pressure. • Candidates must be able to work independently, requiring minimal supervision and possess strong time management skills, and have the ability to set priorities and deliver against their yearly goals. • Being a strong team player who helps to create a positive environment and jumps in to help team members without being asked. • As a key connect between clients, suppliers and buyers, candidates must exhibit a high degree of professionalism and tact. • Has experience in more than one buy category. Key Core Competencies: • Build sustainable customer relationships • Innovation • Teamwork/collaboration • Communicating with Impact • Embracing Change • Analysis and Judgment • Engagement • Managing for Productivity • Business Acumen
   
   **Responsibilities:**
   
   Job Description: The Procurement Specialist position is a global position instrumental in supporting the procurement agreements and transactional work for sites in North America/Puerto Rico. This position has numerous varied and complex tasks which must be handled efficiently and effectively to ensure that client, supplier, and buyer needs are met and is the primary interface regarding all matters related to inquiries, purchase orders, invoicing, purchasing documents and any other client service-related items in the handling of Procurement transactional work. This must be accomplished in a way that shows the highest regard for core values. Some of the key job responsibilities include: • Responsible for preparing, negotiating, managing, and coordinating agreements supporting the procurement of various materials and services. o Buyer of record with execution authority o Points of negotiation may include, but not limited to - terms and conditions, lump sums, labor rates, mark-ups, and terms of payment o Create white paper agreements. • Analyze orders to ensure correct T's & C's are used for the work being performed. As buyer of record, may engage Legal on T's & C's during the negotiation process with suppliers • Monitor agreements to ensure that they do not expire. Upon expiration, make the decision and/or work with the buyer to address whether the agreement will be extended, canceled, or recreated. • Serve as a resource to new buyers regarding S&L policies and procedures. • After negotiations are complete by buyer, independently lead and handle all end-to-end processes. This includes setting up agreements appropriately, ensuring the correct T's & C's were used by buyer and raising questions/concerns if any found, obtaining authorizations, executing the agreement by getting appropriate signatures, and implementing agreements. • Collaborate with supply chain and/or contract administrators to ensure agreements are implemented at the site level. • Serve as key contact to handle day-to-day needs of the sites and suppliers, as well as use discretionary judgment to resolve issues that may arise in the absence of the buyer. • Use discretionary judgment to independently assess workload to set priorities and adjust. This involves close interaction and integration with various businesses and functions to ensure uninterrupted supply in the receipt of goods and services, and ultimately in providing outstanding client, supplier and buyer satisfaction. • Respond to critical delivery issues and use judgment to resolve issues in a prompt manner. • Resolve supply, and invoicing issues with suppliers. Interface with both internal clients and external suppliers to resolve issues without leadership direction. • Initiate, develop, facilitate and/or implement process improvements specific to service centers, commodities, and/or site procurement processes. • Create standard operating procedures and training documents. • Participate on global teams to drive standardization across global service centers. • Drive to improve KPI performance As a reminder, please note that DuPont has announced the intended divestiture of a majority of its M&M business to Celanese Corporation. This includes the Engineering Polymers business; Vamac & Hytrel product lines; Microcircuit & Component Materials; and DuPont Teijin Films. The transaction is expected to close around the end of 2022, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. At the time of the transaction close, you are expected to become an employee of Celanese Corporation or its affiliate.
   
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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find logistic assistants for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your logistic assistant job on Zippia to find and recruit logistic assistant candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit logistic assistants, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new logistic assistant

   Once you've selected the best logistic assistant candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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