How to hire a senior logistics manager

How to hire a senior logistics manager, step by step

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

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a senior logistics manager 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 logistics manager that fits the bill.

   The following list breaks down different types of senior logistics managers and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Senior Logistics Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Senior Logistics Manager		$37-74
   Distribution Supervisor	A distribution supervisor is in charge of overseeing all distribution processes in a warehouse or similar setting, ensuring accuracy and smooth workflow. Their responsibilities typically revolve around coordinating deliveries and shipment, managing schedules, delegating tasks, assessing the performance of the workforce, and maintaining records of all transactions... Show more	$19-46
   Manager	Managers are responsible for a specific department, function, or employee group. They oversee their assigned departments and all the employees under the department... Show more	$17-44

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Continuous Improvement
   • Customer Service
   • SR
   • OSHA
   • Logistics Operations
   • Shipping Receiving
   • Chain Management
   • Logistics Support
   • Logistics Management
   • Customer Satisfaction
   • Direct Reports
   • Sigma
   • WMS
   • Business Analysis

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage timeliness and completeness of EDI's and run projects with vendors to ensure KPI's are met.
   • Review DISA and DOD policies; guidance; and instructions for ensuring LCL are being achieve within the program.
   • Lead organization's governmental and regulatory compliance office which result in no violation findings during federal oversight inspections.
   • Plan and conduct new training to certify employees on new organization combat infantry fighting vehicles.
   • Control finished-goods inventory of 15-18K pallets per location without the assistance of a fully-developed WMS system.
   • Identify and resolve deficiency reports during tests to enhance combat capability and decrease life cycle costs.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your senior logistics manager job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A senior logistics manager can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, senior logistics managers' average salary in hawaii is 49% less than in washington.
   • Seniority. Entry-level senior logistics managers 50% less than senior-level senior logistics managers.
   • Certifications. A senior logistics manager with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a senior logistics manager's salary.

   Average senior logistics manager salary

   $109,588yearly

   $52.69 hourly rate

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   Entry-level senior logistics manager salary

   $77,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

   Average senior logistics manager salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$129,018	$62
   2	Oregon	$128,660	$62
   3	Massachusetts	$122,545	$59
   4	New York	$121,814	$59
   5	Texas	$115,036	$55
   6	Arkansas	$114,947	$55
   7	Georgia	$110,577	$53
   8	Pennsylvania	$109,218	$53
   9	Minnesota	$107,839	$52
   10	Indiana	$105,386	$51
   11	Ohio	$102,884	$49
   12	Tennessee	$102,630	$49
   13	Colorado	$102,568	$49
   14	North Carolina	$100,733	$48
   15	Arizona	$99,038	$48
   16	Connecticut	$95,922	$46
   17	Illinois	$94,890	$46
   18	Florida	$86,834	$42

   Average senior logistics manager salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Intuitive Surgical	$141,064	$67.82	1
   2	Grubhub	$131,586	$63.26
   3	Beyond Meat	$128,325	$61.69
   4	PepsiCo	$126,565	$60.85
   5	Oasis Systems	$126,512	$60.82
   6	Johns Manville	$126,224	$60.68	1
   7	Yale New Haven Health	$124,983	$60.09	12
   8	Blommer Chocolate	$124,937	$60.07
   9	Best Buy	$124,363	$59.79	1
   10	VF	$124,332	$59.77
   11	QuantumScape	$123,674	$59.46	1
   12	Walmart	$123,553	$59.40	65
   13	Amazon	$123,349	$59.30	261
   14	Bayer	$122,875	$59.07
   15	Regeneron	$122,702	$58.99	1
   16	The Home Depot	$122,293	$58.79	24
   17	Ecolab	$120,471	$57.92	4
   18	Philips	$120,147	$57.76
   19	Henkel	$119,873	$57.63	2
   20	Ernst & Young	$119,712	$57.55

4. Writing a senior logistics manager job description

   A job description for a senior logistics manager 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 senior logistics manager job description:

   Senior logistics manager job description example

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   SummaryThe Senior Manager Logistics provides leadership for the Distribution Center and supervisors, who are directly responsible for turn key warehousing and transportation solutions. The incumbent will have and maintain high level interface directly with the customer on a regular basis.Essential Functions
   Interface directly with the customer to ensure issues are resolved in a timely manner while maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.Strategic operational planning and execution for the operation.Identify and/or solve operational issues with the account(s) by implementing continuous improvement and LEAN initiatives, to strengthen team unity, goals, productivity and results.Hire, supervise, develop and manage performance for employees and maintain a positive employee relations environment at assigned account(s).Maintain open and effective communications within the work group(s) and with other work groups within the organization. Review data, identify and implement necessary actions as required.May manage the profit and loss statements based on the complexity and scope of the organization.Lead a proactive safety program within the work group(s) consistent with company policy in order to provide a safe and secure work environment. Instruct and enforce location safety management plans, training and processes. Monitor the maintenance of equipment for assigned work group(s) by using checklists and observations as required.
   Additional Responsibilities
   Performs other duties as assigned.Limited travel to Ryder locations during first few months of hire for operational support
   Skills and Abilities
   Excellent problem solving skills Excellent oral and written communication skills with demonstrated leadership capabilities Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors) Ability to work independently and as member of a team Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment Strong organization, analytical, and computer skills Ability to create and develop an inclusive and engaged work environment Ability to effectively manage Profit & Loss statements may be necessary depending on the complexity and scope of the operation(preferred) Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized with excellent time management skills Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices
   Qualifications
   H.S. diploma/GED required Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain preferred Master's degree in Business, Logistics, Transportation or related field preferred Five (5) years or more relevant experience in supply chain, logistics, warehouse or industry related field required Five (5) years or more managing, leading and developing direct reports required Three (3) years or more Profit & Loss responsibility preferred One (1) year or more customer interaction preferred
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5. Post your job

   To find senior logistics managers 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 senior logistics managers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level senior logistics managers 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 senior logistics manager job on Zippia to find and recruit senior logistics manager candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit senior logistics managers, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up 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 senior logistics manager

   Once you have selected a candidate for the senior logistics manager 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.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new senior logistics manager. 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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