How to hire a logistics officer

How to hire a logistics officer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step logistics officer 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 officer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new logistics officer
• 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 officer you need to hire. Certain logistics officer roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   Hiring the perfect logistics officer also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list shows salaries for various types of logistics officers.

   Type of Logistics Officer	Description	Hourly rate
   Logistics Officer		$24-61
   Logistics Consultant	The primary job of a logistics consultant is to assess and improve the business' logistical processes. Logistics consultants evaluate supply chain operations and develop cost-effective solutions in optimizing logistical procedures... Show more	$34-58
   Customer Logistics Manager	A customer logistics manager is in charge of overseeing a company's supply chain operations, ensuring customers get to receive their orders promptly and efficiently. Among their responsibilities include managing logistics teams, setting objectives and guidelines, monitoring budgets and schedules, liaising with internal and external parties, and keeping an eye on the progress of operations... Show more	$12-28

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Logistical Support
   • Combat
   • Logistics Operations
   • Logistics Management
   • Property Accountability
   • Vehicle Fleet
   • Support Operations
   • Food Service
   • Hazardous Materials
   • Chain Management
   • Facilities Management
   • DOD
   • Life Support
   • Inventory Control

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage the oversight for HAZMAT handling within the organization.
   • Define requirements for and manage implementation of new automate contract administration, allowing for personnel redeployment.
   • Synchronize the transportation, maintenance, property accountability, supply services, and contracting operations in order to increase combat effectiveness.
   • Resolve daily EDI errors, update monthly fuel rates, and reconcile vendor issues.
   • Review and analyze changes in legislative, DoD and DA and USARC regulations and policies.
   • Conduct feasibility and suitability analysis and coordinate logistics issues with services, JCS, and DoD agencies.

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3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, logistics officers' average salary in hawaii is 40% less than in washington.
   • Seniority. Entry-level logistics officers earn 60% less than senior-level logistics officers.
   • Certifications. A logistics officer 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 logistics officer's salary.

   Average logistics officer salary

   $81,434yearly

   $39.15 hourly rate

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   Entry-level logistics officer salary

   $51,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 14, 2025

   Average logistics officer salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Washington	$102,276	$49
   2	District of Columbia	$97,738	$47
   3	Nevada	$86,656	$42
   4	New York	$78,172	$38
   5	Kansas	$77,188	$37
   6	Alabama	$74,527	$36
   7	Illinois	$71,615	$34
   8	Hawaii	$58,885	$28

   Average logistics officer salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Xator	$83,830	$40.30
   2	Population Services International	$73,202	$35.19
   3	Army National Guard	$60,540	$29.11	213
   4	Air National Guard	$60,514	$29.09
   5	Brosnan Risk Consultants	$39,562	$19.02	246
   6	City of Reno	$38,645	$18.58
   7	Securitas AB	$37,292	$17.93	1,274
   8	Command Security	$33,807	$16.25	15
   9	Allied Universal	$33,598	$16.15

4. Writing a logistics officer job description

   A logistics officer 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 logistics officer job description:

   Logistics officer job description example

   Vaxcom is currently seeking Mission Support Logistic Officers to support our Customer's procurement and mission requirements in a dynamic and challenging office environment.
   Responsibilities:
   
   Mission Support Logistics Officers utilize subject matter expertise and advanced knowledge of logistical operations, complex geographic and functional issues in order to provide strategic guidance and property management to the customer. Logistics Officers research, procure, manage, and synthesize large amounts of property data/information in support of a variety of operational and intelligence priorities. Officers will develop and maintain broad networks across various agencies and the government.
   
   Clearance: this position requires a current/active TOP SECRET security clearance (with polygraph)
   
   Experience with Maximo or Genesis highly desired
   
   * Manage personnel in the areas of procurement, accountable property, deployment, and property disposal
   * Experience with Maximo or Genesis systems
   * Negotiate with suppliers regarding price, lead time, ordering quantities, shipping terms, and delivery expectations to achieve ongoing cost containment and improvement
   * Working with client logistics and other program personnel, maintain an accurate CONUS & OCONUS accountable property inventory and reconcile discrepancies
   * Must be able to work independently in an extremely fast paced environment.
   * Monitor and expedite materials and services captured on internal system database (ManagerPlus) to ensure promised delivery dates are fulfilled and communicate delivery notification or lead-time changes to requestors
   * Process requisitions for approvals and place requirements with prospective suppliers (to include client logistics team in certain scenarios, using their internal acquisitions database). Request quotes from vendors based on technical requirements
   * Prepares and issues purchase order using CostPoint, according to requirements. Track material requisitions and consumable orders through material tracking log. Investigate and resolve issues affecting timely ordering of requirements
   * Assist with purchasing of materials and services within area of assignment to include: ordering of materials through a variety of internal and external sources; validating customer requirements against regulations and cost estimates.
   * Act as a liaison and manage relationships with corresponding Government entities
   * Respond to clients ad hoc needs and take lead for developing response strategies.
   * Job duties may include potential short-term overseas TDY opportunities (1-2 times a year).
   
   Note: All candidates must be approved by the client to work at the site.
   
   Benefits:
   
   Salary - We offer competitive compensation packages with plenty of opportunity for advancement.
   
   401K Program - Full-time employees are eligible on the 1st day of the month following their date of hire. Employees are vested immediately.
   
   Paid Time Off - Vaxcom is able to offer 20 days of leave to new employees. In addition, we recognize 10 paid holidays per year; all of which are floaters and may be taken on its designated date or on any day following.
   
   On September 24, 2021, the U.S. Government's Safer Federal Workforce Task Force issued "2021 Guidance for Federal Contractors and Subcontractors" mandating that Covered federal contractors, including Xator Corporation, and their employees shall be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Therefore, this position may require individuals to be fully vaccinated (2 weeks past final dose) or have been granted a religious or medical accommodation by December 8, 2021 or shortly thereafter.
   
   Equal Opportunity Statement
   
   Xator Corporation, and its Subsidiaries, provides equal opportunity to all applicants for employment as required by and/or consistent with applicable country law and company policy. Consistent with the foregoing, Xator Corporation provides qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veterans' status, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other status(s) protected by law. In the United States, Xator Corporation ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find logistics officers 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 logistics officer job on Zippia to find and recruit logistics officer candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with logistics officer candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   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 officer

   Once you've selected the best logistics officer 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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