Logistics Coordinator
Plan and track movement of goods between suppliers, warehouses, and customers.
This UK logistics coordinator career guide covers what the role involves day to day, typical salary at each stage, the usual entry route, the skills employers expect, and related careers worth comparing.
Quick facts
- Starting salary
- £22,000 - £28,000
- Mid-career salary
- £30,000 - £42,000
- Senior salary
- £48,000 - £65,000
- Work environment
- Office, warehouse-adjacent
- Time to entry
- 0 - 2 years
- Degree required
- Not required
- Category
- Transport and Logistics
What a Logistics Coordinator does
Plan and track movement of goods between suppliers, warehouses, and customers.
- Supply Chain Analyst - Use data to optimise stock, demand, and supplier performance.
- Freight Forwarder - Coordinate international shipping by air, sea, or road.
How to become a Logistics Coordinator
- Look up Logistics Coordinator roles on LinkedIn or Indeed and read 5 real job ads
- Talk to someone already working as a Logistics Coordinator - even a 15-minute call helps
- Find one beginner course or qualification used by people in this role
- Build one small piece of evidence you've explored this (project, shadowing, short course)
- Apply to one entry-level role or related opportunity within the next month
Key skills
- Organisation
- Spreadsheets
- Communication
- Problem solving