How to hire a logistics team lead

How to hire a logistics team lead, step by step

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

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   A logistics team lead's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, logistics team leads 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 logistics team lead salaries for various positions.

   Type of Logistics Team Lead	Description	Hourly rate
   Logistics Team Lead	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.	$16-52
   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:

   • HR
   • Customer Satisfaction
   • Safety Procedures
   • Sales Floor
   • Customer Service
   • Lean Manufacturing
   • Stock Merchandise
   • Pallet Jack
   • Inventory Control
   • Leadership
   • Logistics Operations
   • Logistics Support
   • Hazardous Materials
   • Corrective Action

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   Responsibilities:

   • Accomplish requirements, allocating resources, scheduling and coordinating staff and assure accuracy of payroll.
   • Develop custom RF transactions and conversions programs.
   • Used RF scanner to pull product doom stockroom and receiving.
   • Promote two team leaders into other roles; convert two interns into ETL role.
   • Maximize assets in logistics/Inventory planning through leadership and management skills by quickly resolving issues that hinder progress and create operational discard.
   • Serve as the district assessor for Hardlines, ensuring all stores meet corporate standards.

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3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, logistics team leads' average salary in tennessee is 51% less than in district of columbia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level logistics team leads earn 69% less than senior-level logistics team leads.
   • Certifications. A logistics team lead 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 team lead's salary.

   Average logistics team lead salary

   $61,828yearly

   $29.73 hourly rate

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   Entry-level logistics team lead salary

   $34,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 21, 2026

   Average logistics team lead salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$91,578	$44
   2	Washington	$86,016	$41
   3	Pennsylvania	$80,358	$39
   4	New York	$74,544	$36
   5	Texas	$74,058	$36
   6	Kentucky	$72,576	$35
   7	Minnesota	$71,532	$34
   8	Indiana	$71,460	$34
   9	Ohio	$71,171	$34
   10	Arizona	$71,108	$34
   11	South Carolina	$68,203	$33
   12	Illinois	$66,976	$32
   13	Arkansas	$66,662	$32
   14	Wisconsin	$64,841	$31
   15	Florida	$62,231	$30
   16	Missouri	$61,997	$30
   17	Louisiana	$61,462	$30
   18	Iowa	$59,036	$28
   19	North Dakota	$58,548	$28

   Average logistics team lead salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Bosch USA	$110,664	$53.20	6
   2	Lucid Motors	$108,163	$52.00	2
   3	Caterpillar	$104,802	$50.39	6
   4	GOJO Industries	$104,754	$50.36
   5	Broadridge	$98,727	$47.46	6
   6	Benchmark Electronics	$98,494	$47.35
   7	Carrier	$85,054	$40.89	2
   8	Koch Industries	$74,779	$35.95
   9	SOS International	$74,307	$35.72	3
   10	Eurofins	$72,216	$34.72	5
   11	Plastipak	$69,737	$33.53
   12	Honeywell	$62,201	$29.90	1
   13	Livingston International	$61,460	$29.55	1
   14	G K N Aerospace Aerostructures Inc	$58,954	$28.34
   15	Requested	$58,690	$28.22
   16	Mainfreight	$58,350	$28.05
   17	Sealed Air	$54,087	$26.00
   18	Kuehne+Nagel	$52,159	$25.08	26
   19	Ecolab	$50,405	$24.23	5
   20	Adecco	$44,750	$21.51	16

4. Writing a logistics team lead job description

   A job description for a logistics team lead 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 team lead job description:

   Logistics team lead job description example

   At Carvana, we sell cars, but we're not salespeople. Since 2013, we've been making it our mission to change the way people buy cars. We saw a huge problem with how much it can suck to buy a car the traditional way, so we committed ourselves to tackling one of the largest, yet-to-be-disrupted markets in the world - the $1T per year U.S. car market (yes, that's $Trillion with a "T").
   
   With thousands of vehicles in our expansive inventory, high-resolution 360° photographs of our vehicles' interior and exterior, real-time financing and an online purchase process, we provide a seamless car buying experience for consumers. All our vehicles are inspected and reconditioned based on our 150-point certification checklist and come with a 7-day return policy. We also operate our own logistics network to deliver cars to customers as soon as the next day, as well as offer customer pick-up at our state-of-the-art Car Vending Machine locations (yes, you read that right). By putting customer satisfaction at the core of our business, we've built a no-pressure, no-haggle online car buying experience that our customers time and money.
   For more information on Carvana and our mission, sneak a peek at our company introduction video!
   
   WORKING AT CARVANA YOU WILL NOTICE THAT...
   
   * We're building a team of bright people, willing to roll up their sleeves, take on new assignments, and juggle many things at once.
   * You'll need to be a great communicator, a brand ambassador, and possess the know how to get the job done.
   * In return for your hard work, you'll have an opportunity to work at one of the fastest growing and creative technology companies around, as well as help us promote a life-changing product and develop a world-class team every day.
   
   RESPONSIBILITIES
   
   * Lead a team of inventory associates and partner with the Inspection Center team to track ready-line and in-process inventory
   * Maintain lot integrity by accurately tracking vehicles and ensuring regular upkeep of facilities
   * Train and manage team, providing coaching, feedback and mentorship
   * Perform administrative duties such as approving employee time sheets
   * Conduct business within Carvana policies and procedures
   * Act ethically, with integrity and in the best interest of the customer and the business at all times
   
   REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
   
   * High School Diploma or equivalent
   * Must be 18 years of age
   * Must have a valid driver's license, no more than two moving violations in the last three years and no DUIs
   * Experience supervising/managing a team
   * Ability to interact with managers and coworkers in a professional, courteous manner
   * Familiarity with technical systems and processes for tracking inventory
   * Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
   * The energy and drive to accomplish goals, meet deadlines and find solutions
   * Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively
   
   PHYSICAL DEMANDS
   
   The physical demands described within are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
   
   * This job position is designated as a safety sensitive position.
   * Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds independently; majority of lifting from knee to shoulder heights; other lifting required from various levels.
   * Must be able to carry and transport up to 60 pounds up to 20 feet.
   * Requires standing for extended period of time with frequent stretching, reaching, walking and stooping, pushing and/or pulling in an environment that may be cold, hot, noisy, and wet and may have fumes or odors due to vehicle maintenance.
   * Requires excellent visual acuity and manual dexterity.
   * Requires use of safety equipment that may include but not limited to face shield or goggles, non-slip shoes, gloves, mask, and other protective garments and equipment.
   * Requires frequent driving and some typing.
   * Must adhere to regular and predictable attendance.
   
   WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT IN RETURN
   
   * Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
   * 401K with company match
   * Access to opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge with others
   * Company culture of promotions from within and rapid career development
   
   LEGAL STUFF
   
   Carvana is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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5. Post your job

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

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting logistics team leads requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   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 team lead

   Once you've selected the best logistics team lead 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 also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new logistics team lead first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

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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