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Retained Recruitment for Logistics & Distribution Coordinators

Logistics and Distribution Coordinators manage the movement, storage, and tracking of materials and finished goods through the supply chain. Found through dedicated retained search — not job boards.

Retained Only 21–40 Day Placement 90-Day Guarantee $50,000 – $82,000
Shipping CoordinatorLogistics SpecialistDistribution ManagerTransportation CoordinatorWarehouse Manager

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What Does a Logistics & Distribution Coordinator Do?

Coordinating inbound and outbound shipments, managing carrier relationships and freight costs, maintaining shipping documentation and compliance, overseeing warehouse operations, managing inventory accuracy through cycle counting, and supporting import/export compliance.

What We Screen For

3–6 years of manufacturing logistics or distribution experience, TMS and WMS system experience, knowledge of domestic and international freight terms (Incoterms), and import/export compliance familiarity. APICS or SOLE certification is a differentiator.

💡 Hiring Insight

Logistics coordinators who have managed international freight and customs compliance alongside domestic shipping operations are significantly more capable than domestic-only logistics professionals — a meaningful distinction for manufacturers with global supply bases.

Typical Compensation
$50,000 – $82,000
International logistics, customs compliance, and multi-modal transportation management experience command premiums.
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Shipping CoordinatorLogistics SpecialistDistribution ManagerTransportation CoordinatorWarehouse Manager

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Recruiting a Logistics & Distribution Coordinator — FAQ

Most Logistics & Distribution Coordinator searches are completed within 21–40 business days. We provide a realistic timeline at the start of every engagement and weekly progress updates throughout.
3–6 years of manufacturing logistics or distribution experience, TMS and WMS system experience, knowledge of domestic and international freight terms (Incoterms), and import/export compliance familiarity. APICS or SOLE certification is a differentiator.
Logistics coordinators who have managed international freight and customs compliance alongside domestic shipping operations are significantly more capable than domestic-only logistics professionals — a meaningful distinction for manufacturers with global supply bases. A retained search means one dedicated recruiter works exclusively on your role — passive outreach, credential screening, and a curated shortlist.
Every permanent retained placement includes a 90-day guarantee. If the placed professional departs or is released within 90 days for covered reasons, we conduct a full replacement search at no additional fee.
Compensation typically ranges from $50,000 – $82,000. International logistics, customs compliance, and multi-modal transportation management experience command premiums. Every retained search includes real-time compensation benchmarking.
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