How to hire a logistician

How to hire a logistician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step logistician hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The logistician 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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   A logistician's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, logisticians from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents logistician salaries for various positions.

   Type of Logistician	Description	Hourly rate
   Logistician	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.	$23-53
   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 Planner	A supply planner is primarily in charge of maintaining a company's inventory of supplies, ensuring all are sufficient and efficient. Their responsibilities revolve around monitoring and counting the inventory, maintaining accurate records, reviewing receipts and other documentation, anticipating product demands, and liaising with vendors and suppliers... Show more	$23-48

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Life Cycle
   • DOD
   • Supply Chain
   • PowerPoint
   • ILS
   • Cycle Management
   • Product Support
   • Property Management
   • Direct Support
   • Provisioning
   • Supply Support
   • Inventory Control
   • Inventory Management
   • Technical Manuals

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage the flow of electronic message events via inventory tracking system and EDI gateway for INL's automotive customer base.
   • Review and interpret planning documents, systems and equipment modifications and ILS management procedures in accordance to DOD directives and policies.
   • Provide support and guidance to plan for sustaining engineering including funding of limit and full technical data rights to support provisioning.
   • Organize data and recommendations for inclusion into provisioning technical data packages for delivery to the customer.
   • Assist with the movement of material shipments from CONUS into theater.
   • Provide suggestion and feedback to core ERP team to implement changes.

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3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, logisticians' average salary in florida is 56% less than in district of columbia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level logisticians earn 56% less than senior-level logisticians.
   • Certifications. A logistician 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 logistician's salary.

   Average logistician salary

   $73,958yearly

   $35.56 hourly rate

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   Entry-level logistician salary

   $49,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 18, 2025

   Average logistician salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	District of Columbia	$107,232	$52
   2	Michigan	$95,967	$46
   3	Washington	$89,944	$43
   4	California	$87,876	$42
   5	Massachusetts	$87,323	$42
   6	New Jersey	$86,381	$42
   7	Pennsylvania	$85,101	$41
   8	Minnesota	$81,913	$39
   9	New York	$80,547	$39
   10	Ohio	$78,643	$38
   11	Indiana	$78,132	$38
   12	Missouri	$72,184	$35
   13	Illinois	$69,919	$34
   14	Tennessee	$67,057	$32
   15	Texas	$65,764	$32
   16	North Carolina	$63,409	$30
   17	Georgia	$59,443	$29
   18	Florida	$47,800	$23

   Average logistician salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Applied Materials	$130,547	$62.76
   2	Apple	$129,488	$62.25
   3	Amazon	$124,843	$60.02	24
   4	Pwc	$119,372	$57.39
   5	Ernst & Young	$117,899	$56.68
   6	BD	$117,189	$56.34
   7	Google	$115,906	$55.72
   8	ConocoPhillips	$113,806	$54.71
   9	Weatherford International	$113,588	$54.61
   10	Yahoo	$111,301	$53.51
   11	NVIDIA	$111,288	$53.50
   12	Sony Electronics	$109,071	$52.44
   13	Booz Allen Hamilton	$105,984	$50.95	14
   14	Mayo Clinic	$105,307	$50.63	2
   15	ACI Worldwide	$104,447	$50.21
   16	Cisco	$104,184	$50.09
   17	General Motors	$100,762	$48.44	2
   18	Microsoft	$99,978	$48.07
   19	Medtronic	$99,500	$47.84	4
   20	OTTO	$98,571	$47.39

4. Writing a logistician job description

   A logistician job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a logistician job description:

   Logistician job description example

   Degree Desired: BA/ BS in related field
   Years of Related Experience Required: 1-3 Years

   Description of Required Experience/Skills:
   · Able to obtain and hold a secret security clearance.
   · Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
   · Conceptual knowledge of XML/HTML.
   · Experience working with Engineering Drawings & ECPs
   · Family Tree/MAC/PPL/RPSTL/EDFP development experience on military systems.
   · Working knowledge of military documentation development standards [Military Standard (MIL-STD- 40051-1 and MIL-STD- 40051-2, MIL-HDBK-1222C, and standard military writing and Quality Assurance practices.
   · Excellent grammar and written communication skills.
   · Ability to track and comply with strict schedules.
   · Desire and ability to work in a team environment.
   

   Description of Desired Experience/Skills:
   · Experience working with desktop publishing software such as Arbortext.
   · Experience working with paper-based and electronic-based technical documentation.
   · Operational and maintenance background in US Army C4ISR Systems.
   · Experience developing and editing XML content. Arbortext Editor experience a plus.
   · User level experience with Military Technical Manuals.
   · Working knowledge of PowerLog for development of Provisioning reports.
   · Access to Provisioning sites such as WebFLIS.

   Company DescriptionJHT Incorporated, founded in 1990 by retired U.S. Air Force pilot James E. Jardon II, is a privately held company that began as a small business dedicated to developing training programs for the Department of Defense and affiliated agencies. Since that time, the company has expanded their services to include three additional areas of expertise. For over 30 years our exceptional group of employees have provided customized and cost-efficient solutions for both commercial and government customers.
   
   Our sustaining mission is to enhance our customer’s success by delivering innovative and cost effective solutions in the areas of simulation and training, technical data management, environmental & marine sciences and professional support solutions.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right logistician for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with logisticians they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit logisticians who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your logistician job on Zippia to find and recruit logistician 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 logisticians, 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.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you 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 logistician

   Once you have selected a candidate for the logistician position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new logistician. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are 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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