How to hire a supply chain logistics manager

How to hire a supply chain logistics manager, step by step

Here's a step-by-step supply chain 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 supply chain logistics manager job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new supply chain logistics manager
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your supply chain logistics manager job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a supply chain logistics manager for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   A supply chain logistics manager's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, supply chain logistics managers 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.

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

   Type of Supply Chain Logistics Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Supply Chain Logistics Manager		$30-65
   Inventory Manager	An inventory manager is responsible for supervising the overall inventory operations, monitoring supplies and materials, and checking the accuracy of data reports from the inventory associates. Inventory managers' duties include validating stock levels using record software tools, determining the availability of stocks for purchase orders, inspecting the incoming and outgoing shipments, and addressing product concerns by communicating with suppliers and third-party vendors... Show more	$20-43
   Material Manager	A material manager is responsible for monitoring inventories and stock supplies, ensuring the adequacy of materials needed for manufacturing or other operations, depending on the organization's industry. Material managers meet with suppliers and third-party vendors, negotiating contracts that would fit the budget goals of the company without compromising quality... Show more	$34-60

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Supply Chain
   • Project Management
   • Chain Processes
   • Chain Management
   • On-Time Delivery
   • Strategic Sourcing
   • Continuous Improvement
   • Process Improvement
   • RFP
   • Inventory Control
   • Inventory Management
   • Management System
   • Distribution Centers
   • Chain Operations

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage production and warehouse teams ensuring DOD policies and corporate rules and regulations compliance while exceeding government nuclear facility audit standards.
   • Create metrics/scorecard to monitor KPIs.
   • Establish MRP practices and procedures for operating unit.
   • Plan and execute activities through multiple ERP software programs.
   • Provide weekly and quarterly MRP's for designate product lines.
   • Provide systems application architecture for ERP, CRM (EAM) solutions and specialty software interfacing for customization of customer applications.

   More supply chain logistics manager duties

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, supply chain logistics managers' average salary in colorado is 41% less than in washington.
   • Seniority. Entry-level supply chain logistics managers earn 53% less than senior-level supply chain logistics managers.
   • Certifications. A supply chain logistics manager 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 supply chain logistics manager's salary.

   Average supply chain logistics manager salary

   $93,712yearly

   $45.05 hourly rate

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   Entry-level supply chain logistics manager salary

   $64,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 12, 2025

   Average supply chain logistics manager salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Washington	$117,369	$56
   2	California	$107,073	$51
   3	Wisconsin	$105,767	$51
   4	Illinois	$105,685	$51
   5	Florida	$105,190	$51
   6	Massachusetts	$100,535	$48
   7	New Jersey	$99,171	$48
   8	New York	$99,156	$48
   9	Delaware	$98,686	$47
   10	Pennsylvania	$98,018	$47
   11	Georgia	$95,867	$46
   12	Maryland	$95,821	$46
   13	Indiana	$88,954	$43
   14	Tennessee	$86,457	$42
   15	Nevada	$84,825	$41
   16	Texas	$83,661	$40
   17	Arizona	$81,919	$39
   18	Ohio	$81,246	$39
   19	Nebraska	$75,772	$36

   Average supply chain logistics manager salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Exelixis	$147,800	$71.06	8
   2	Meta	$145,056	$69.74	130
   3	Mars	$119,616	$57.51	7
   4	Regeneron	$113,236	$54.44	2
   5	Abbott	$112,142	$53.91	13
   6	Bristol-Myers Squibb	$111,494	$53.60	13
   7	The Home Depot	$106,549	$51.23	26
   8	Gilead Sciences	$106,142	$51.03	12
   9	Baxter International	$105,692	$50.81	1
   10	Johnson & Johnson	$104,696	$50.33	11
   11	Hearthside Food Solutions	$104,623	$50.30
   12	Alere	$103,746	$49.88
   13	Northrop Grumman	$103,543	$49.78	78
   14	UofL Hospital	$102,526	$49.29	1
   15	Volt Systems LLC	$102,211	$49.14
   16	Kroger	$100,416	$48.28	63
   17	Blue Origin	$97,812	$47.02	23
   18	Kern Community College District	$95,295	$45.81
   19	Randstad North America, Inc.	$95,100	$45.72	2
   20	ITT	$93,448	$44.93	10

4. Writing a supply chain logistics manager job description

   A supply chain logistics manager 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. Below, you can find an example of a supply chain logistics manager job description:

   Supply chain logistics manager job description example

   Job Type:
   
   Full-time
   
   JD Logistics is looking for a results-driven individual with supply chain experience to boost sales of supply chain products in the North American market. The supply chain product manager will be responsible in supporting the sales team in the e-commerce sales activities, while coordinating with cross-functional departments within the business units.
   Responsibilities:
   Build the end-to-end from China to US supply chain products. Help to increase the comprehensive strength. Utilize the warehousing and logistics products with the trending of localization. Has in depth operations knowledge in industries like food, 3C, household, major appliances, apparel and accessories. Be familiar with the specific logistics requirement. Has in depth knowledge of E-commerce requirement to supply chain and logistics. Be familiar with their inbound restrictions, inventory management and system integration capability. With the innovative understanding of supply chain markets trending, thoroughly understand and use robust systems, automation, and end-to-end capability to upgrade our current service and products, lower the cost and improve the customers' experience.
   Qualifications:
   Over 5 years of experience in e-commerce, retail, logistics, freight forwarding, and/or other related field. Familiar with both local logistics and cross-border logistics products, order management system, and e-commerce platform operating rules. Excellent communication skills. Be able to adapt to the fast-paced working environment. A strong sense of responsibility. Preferably bilingual in English and Mandarin
   Benefits and Perks:
   Free comprehensive health insurance package, including medical, dental, and vision. Free meals or equivalent meal allowance. Free office snacks and beverages. 401k. Paid time off, including paid holidays, vacation time and sick time. Performance based year-end bonus. Telecommunication allowance, applied to certain business lines. Monthly team building events.
   About JD.com
   
   JD.com is China's largest online retailer and its biggest overall retailer, as well as the country's biggest Internet company by revenue. JD.com sets the standard for online shopping through its commitment to quality, authenticity, and its vast product offering covering everything from fresh food and apparel to electronics and cosmetics. Its unrivalled nationwide fulfillment network provides standard same- and next-day delivery covering a population of more than 1 billion - a level of service and speed that is unmatched globally. As a technology-driven company, JD.com builds reliable and scalable platforms that bring value to partners and customers in sectors such as e-commerce, logistics, Internet finance, cloud computing and smart technology. For more information, visit www.corporate.jd.com
   
   About JD Logistics
   
   JD Logistics, a business group under JD.com, which leverages the company's advanced technology and logistics expertise to provide smart supply chain and logistics services to businesses across a wide range of industries. JD.com has one of the largest fulfillment infrastructure of any e-commerce company in the world. JD.com is the only e-commerce platform in the world to provide small-to-medium sized warehousing, oversized warehousing, cross border, cold chain delivery, frozen and chilled warehousing facilities, B2B and crowdsourcing logistics. We believe technology innovation can drive smart logistics. JD built the world's first fully-automated warehouse in Shanghai, and we are currently developing our own drones delivery and automatic delivery robots. For more information, visit www.jdwl.com
   
   JD.com is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in our employment decisions on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender, color, religion, age, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, citizenship or national origin, and military membership or veteran status, or on any other basis which would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law.

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5. Post your job

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

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit supply chain logistics managers, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   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 supply chain logistics manager

   Once you've decided on a perfect supply chain logistics manager 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 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 supply chain logistics manager 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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