Logistics Coordinator
Oversee the distribution of a supply chain of goods.
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- What's it like to be a Logistics Coordinator?
- How to become a Logistics Coordinator
- Latest Logistics Coordinator jobs
- Top skills and experience for Logistics Coordinators
- Is Logistics Coordinator the right role for you?
- Logistics Coordinator role reviews
What's it like to be a Logistics Coordinator?
Logistics Coordinators manage the supply chain of goods, and ensure they are distributed in the most efficient manner. They are responsible for ensuring that any items processed through the system travel safely and in the most cost-effective way possible.
Tasks and duties
- Overseeing the goods supply chain.
- Analysing processes and finding efficiencies.
- Routing and re-routing orders.
- Monitoring shipments, deliveries, timelines and costs.
- Reporting on performance.
- Addressing inventory issues.
- Resolving shipment issues.
- Answering customer enquiries.
- Liaising with suppliers and transport companies.
How to become a Logistics Coordinator
Logistics Officers are usually required to have high school year 10 or higher and relevant industry experience. A Diploma of Logistics (TLI50415) or equivalent supply chain management qualification may be beneficial.
- Complete a Diploma of Logistics (TLI50415) or equivalent Supply Chain Management qualification.
- Hold a current driver’s licence.
- Hold a current forklift licence.
- Consider obtaining your Dangerous Goods licence.
- If you're looking to move into a Logistics Manager role, consider undertaking a bachelor degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Logistics Coordinator employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Freight
Warehouses
Supply Chain
Shipping
Logistics Operations
Dispatch
Invoicing
Warehousing
Import & Export
Exporting
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Latest Logistics Coordinator reviews
Apr 2025
Skills and experience for more than 14 years
Reviewer's QualificationDiploma of Logistics
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeMedium (20-199 employees)
SpecialisationHealthcare & Medical
The good thingsLogistics inbound and outbound (dispatching and receiving medical instruments and implants from hospitals
The challengesI would like a company that offer progression in my job
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Oct 2023
Great job if you don't mind working extra time with no additional payment and if you want to learn a lot about logistics
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationManufacturing, Transport & Logistics
The good thingsIt's something where you can always learn something new, and also you are always involved in the whole logistics so it's really interesting
The challengesExtra hours with no payment / Working on the weekends
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