How to hire a senior logistic engineer

How to hire a senior logistic engineer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step senior logistic engineer hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

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

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a senior logistic engineer to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a senior logistic engineer that fits the bill.

   This list shows salaries for various types of senior logistic engineers.

   Type of Senior Logistic Engineer	Description	Hourly rate
   Senior Logistic Engineer	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.	$26-58
   Engineer	Engineers are highly trained professionals who determine the feasibility of various projects, usually related to the construction industry. They are considered experts in mathematics and science, two disciplines that they need to use in designing and coming up with plans for projects... Show more	$31-62
   Logistics Engineer	A logistics engineer is responsible for handling the supply chain management system, ensuring the efficiency of distribution and shipment processes. Logistics engineers strategize on the most effective delivery techniques by conducting data and statistical analysis, identify opportunities and methods, generate more revenue resources, and increase the company's profitability... Show more	$23-42

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Maintainability
   • ILS
   • Support Equipment
   • DOD
   • Provisioning
   • Management System
   • Continuous Improvement
   • Level Analysis
   • Product Support
   • Sigma
   • Test Equipment
   • Maintenance Procedures
   • Lean Six Sigma
   • Engineering Drawings

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Develop and manage all provisioning activities using PowerLog-J.
   • Select to represent the company and lead its first provisioning conference with the DoD.
   • Analyze failure rates, reliability, and MTTR.
   • Review status report with the truck master and update status of vehicles.
   • Ensure that all ILS products and services meet performance, expectations, budget, and schedule requirements.
   • Maintain current knowledge and expertise in the latest government, USMC and industry directives and standards that impact DOD acquisition logistics.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the senior logistic engineer job description is a good way to get more applicants. A senior logistic engineer 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 senior logistic engineer in Indiana may be lower than in California, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level senior logistic engineer. Additionally, a senior logistic engineer with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average senior logistic engineer salary

   $83,423yearly

   $40.11 hourly rate

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   Entry-level senior logistic engineer salary

   $56,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 22, 2026

   Average senior logistic engineer salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$110,347	$53
   2	Maryland	$100,780	$48
   3	Washington	$100,129	$48
   4	Virginia	$97,878	$47
   5	Michigan	$93,526	$45
   6	Arizona	$89,948	$43
   7	Massachusetts	$89,788	$43
   8	Colorado	$89,443	$43
   9	Ohio	$87,335	$42
   10	Wisconsin	$84,923	$41
   11	Utah	$82,010	$39
   12	Texas	$81,103	$39
   13	Illinois	$80,738	$39
   14	Kentucky	$79,552	$38
   15	South Carolina	$79,386	$38
   16	Arkansas	$78,021	$38
   17	North Carolina	$78,020	$38
   18	Tennessee	$75,971	$37
   19	Indiana	$71,345	$34
   20	Georgia	$70,364	$34

   Average senior logistic engineer salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Amazon	$121,319	$58.33
   2	PBF Energy	$116,778	$56.14
   3	Coty	$107,309	$51.59
   4	Bosch USA	$101,453	$48.78
   5	Sierra Nevada	$96,535	$46.41
   6	The Dow Chemical Company	$96,483	$46.39
   7	Kimberly-Clark	$95,538	$45.93
   8	Ball	$93,073	$44.75
   9	Jacobs Engineering Group	$93,024	$44.72
   10	Boeing	$92,694	$44.56
   11	Volvo Trucks	$88,660	$42.63
   12	Cognex	$85,643	$41.17
   13	BAE Systems	$85,451	$41.08	1
   14	Penske Logistics	$83,888	$40.33
   15	Lockheed Martin	$83,765	$40.27	8
   16	Scientific Research	$82,328	$39.58
   17	J.B. Hunt Transport Services	$81,507	$39.19
   18	Systems Planning and Analysis	$79,794	$38.36	1
   19	USA Truck	$79,577	$38.26
   20	L3Harris	$71,648	$34.45

4. Writing a senior logistic engineer job description

   A good senior logistic engineer job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a senior logistic engineer job description:

   Senior logistic engineer job description example

   P E Systems, Inc. genuinely cares about their employees. We bring together the best people and the best careers. Our family of talented and focused professionals enjoy P E Systems' generous PTO and Holidays, great benefits and great pay. We have an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Logistics Manager located at Robins AFB, GA. This position will provide logistics support to the F-15 Division and the Sustainment Branch of the Saudi Program Office at Robins AFB. The F-15 Division is responsible for management and professional services, engineering and technical services, and studies, analyses and evaluations to accomplish the unit's mission to design, develop, integrate, test, produce, deploy, modernize, sustain and support U.S. and FMS F-15 fighter aircraft weapon systems and subsystems.
   
   The ideal candidate shall apply knowledge and experience in acquisition logistics philosophy, policies and procedures to USAF systems, subsystems, and equipment procurement activities, post award project/program management tasks, and acquisition programs throughout their life cycles, while supporting the coordination of all logistics elements (including but not limited to spares, SE, training, facilities, technical data, and provisioning) to ensure all integrated logistics support requirements for the program are identified and tailored to the F-15 Division's needs.
   WORKING CONDITIONS
   
   Occasional travel may be required
   Position may require teleworking capability or a hybrid work schedule.
   
   QUALIFICATIONS:
   
   Education/Certifications/Experience/Skills:
   
   Advanced Degree (Master of Arts (MA)/Master of Science (MS)) and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 years of which must be in the DoD.
   OR, BA/BS degree, and 15 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 of which must be in the DoD.
   OR, 20 years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the Functionally Aligned Job Descriptions, 8 of which must be in the DoD.
   Possesses the advanced knowledge, experience and recognized ability to be considered an expert in their technical/professional field, possess the ability to perform tasks and oversee the efforts of junior and journeyman personnel within the technical/professional discipline. Will demonstrate advanced knowledge of their technical/professional discipline as well as possess a comprehensive understanding and ability to apply associated standards, procedures and practices in their area of expertise (Program Office, Enterprise and Staff Level Support interface).
   MUST possess and maintain and active secret clearance
   Transportation experience preferred.
   
   Physical Skills And Abilities:
   
   May require lifting up to 25 pounds.
   Requires visual acuity to use a keyboard.
   
   P E Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for Employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, nation origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status and disability (including physical or mental disability as well as pregnancy) veteran status or any other status protected by the Federal, State or local law.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right senior logistic engineer for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your senior logistic engineer job on Zippia to find and recruit senior logistic engineer candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting senior logistic engineers 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 senior logistic engineer

   Once you've decided on a perfect senior logistic engineer candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your 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.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new senior logistic engineer. 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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