How to hire a logistics analyst

How to hire a logistics analyst, step by step

Here's a step-by-step logistics analyst hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the logistics analyst you need to hire. Certain logistics analyst roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   A logistics analyst's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, logistics analysts 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 shows salaries for various types of logistics analysts.

   Type of Logistics Analyst	Description	Hourly rate
   Logistics Analyst	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.	$19-38
   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
   Supply Chain Analyst	A supply chain analyst is responsible for handling the supply chain operations of an organization, aligning processes, and identifying areas of improvement to initiate procedures and create smooth supply delivery transactions. Supply chain analysts monitor the adequacy of stock inventory, including the trends in the market industry, to meet the public demands and ensuring that the business provides those interests... Show more	$24-43

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Supply Chain
   • Customer Service
   • Continuous Improvement
   • Data Entry
   • DOD
   • Logistics Support
   • Data Analysis
   • Strong Analytical
   • Logistics Plans
   • Provisioning
   • Management System
   • Chain Management
   • ILS
   • Process Improvement

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage 11 personnel in a dynamic, changing NASA program.
   • Manage all aspects of accounts payable and receivable; including invoice processing, check disbursement, and deductions.
   • Manage the flow of electronic message events via inventory tracking system and EDI gateway for INL's automotive customer base.
   • Develop less-than-truckload reporting and manage outbound truckload shipments.
   • Perform level of repair analysis (LORA) for vehicle components and subsystems and conduct removal path analysis.
   • Coordinate inbound deliveries with freight forwarders, and receiving department to meet delivery requirements.

   More logistics analyst duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the logistics analyst job description is a good way to get more applicants. A logistics analyst salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a logistics analyst in Louisiana may be lower than in Alaska, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level logistics analyst. Additionally, a logistics analyst with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average logistics analyst salary

   $57,719yearly

   $27.75 hourly rate

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   Entry-level logistics analyst salary

   $40,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 13, 2026

   Average logistics analyst salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$68,404	$33
   2	New Jersey	$67,505	$32
   3	Delaware	$66,890	$32
   4	Virginia	$65,860	$32
   5	New York	$59,452	$29
   6	Colorado	$58,509	$28
   7	Pennsylvania	$58,053	$28
   8	Texas	$54,321	$26
   9	District of Columbia	$51,985	$25
   10	Missouri	$49,664	$24
   11	North Carolina	$48,803	$23
   12	Georgia	$47,205	$23
   13	Illinois	$46,461	$22
   14	Alabama	$43,932	$21
   15	Florida	$43,068	$21

   Average logistics analyst salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Apple	$105,087	$50.52	3
   2	NVIDIA	$100,532	$48.33
   3	Flexport	$97,925	$47.08
   4	Medtronic	$97,425	$46.84	4
   5	Bunge	$97,155	$46.71	1
   6	Texas Instruments	$96,145	$46.22
   7	Meta	$94,559	$45.46	19
   8	Ernst & Young	$93,727	$45.06
   9	Lam Research	$93,510	$44.96	4
   10	Mattson Technology	$90,440	$43.48
   11	Allegro MicroSystems	$87,396	$42.02
   12	Applied Materials	$87,345	$41.99	12
   13	Tory Burch	$86,773	$41.72
   14	VF	$86,626	$41.65
   15	T-Mobile	$84,613	$40.68
   16	Masimo	$84,572	$40.66
   17	Tesla	$83,088	$39.95	3
   18	Bloom Energy	$82,267	$39.55	3
   19	Repsol Energy North America Corporation	$82,266	$39.55
   20	Smith & Nephew	$80,983	$38.93	5

4. Writing a logistics analyst job description

   A job description for a logistics analyst role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a logistics analyst job description:

   Logistics analyst job description example

   SAIC has an opening in their **Oxnard, CA** Operations Team for **Logistics Analyst** to manage direct program logistics matters. This includes system fault analysis, life cycle maintenance and integrated product support (IPS) of major systems. The candidate will be the focal point of control for the efficient flow of goods, services and information between points of origin through customer placement in order to meet customer requirements. Additionally, the candidates will supoprt the program plans, schedules and manage the efficient movement of materials from receiving or the warehouse to production. Logistics functions for the program will encompass maintenance, supply, transportation and logistics plans amongst various service componets. Inherently included as logistics tasks are program formulation, policy planning, coordination, inspection, integrated logistics processes, joint planning logistics, acquisition and wholesale logistics, product support, asset visibility, material management and supervision.
   **Qualifications**
   
   **Education and experience:**
   
   + Bachelors and nine (9) years or more of related experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience; years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
   
   **Required skills:**
   
   + Must have 9 plus years of Logistics related experience.
   
   **Clearance requirement:**
   
   + The Candidate must have a DoD clearance at the Secret level; future TS level may be requried.
   
   Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.
   REQNUMBER: 2214380
   
   SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

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5. Post your job

   To find logistics analysts for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any logistics analysts they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level logistics analysts with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your logistics analyst job on Zippia to find and recruit logistics analyst 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 logistics analysts, 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 logistics analyst

   Once you have selected a candidate for the logistics analyst 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.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new logistics analyst. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

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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