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What is a logistics engineering manager and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a logistics engineering manager. For example, did you know that they make an average of $48.34 an hour? That's $100,539 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 2% and produce 4,400 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreLogistics Engineering ManagerUS Average
Salary
7.6

Avg. Salary $100,539

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
7.4

Growth rate 2%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
1.6
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.16%

Asian 11.86%

Black or African American 3.02%

Hispanic or Latino 8.58%

Unknown 4.63%

White 71.74%

Gender

female 14.08%

male 85.92%

Age - 48
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 - 48
Stress level
7.4

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
10.0

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
3.5

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Logistics engineering manager career paths

Key steps to become a logistics engineering manager

  1. Explore logistics engineering manager education requirements

    Most common logistics engineering manager degrees

    Bachelor's

    62.2 %

    Master's

    23.4 %

    Associate

    9.9 %
  2. Start to develop specific logistics engineering manager skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Configuration Management12.32%
    Maintainability12.24%
    DOD10.59%
    ILS8.93%
    Lean Manufacturing6.00%
  3. Complete relevant logistics engineering manager training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New logistics engineering 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 logistics engineering manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real logistics engineering manager resumes.
  4. Research logistics engineering manager duties and responsibilities

    • Manage QA for research orient development efforts and for high visibility, production focuse development efforts tie to revenue generation.
    • Develop a network of ILS activities for all elements of SDS.
    • Coordinate with branch in-service engineers in estimating cost, coordinating, execution, and delivery of ILS products.
    • Determine supportability, maintainability and life cycle cost.
  5. Apply for logistics engineering manager jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a logistics engineering 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 logistics engineering manager salary

The average logistics engineering manager salary in the United States is $100,539 per year or $48 per hour. Logistics engineering manager salaries range between $74,000 and $135,000 per year.

Average logistics engineering manager salary
$100,539 Yearly
$48.34 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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