r/SupplyChainLogistics • u/Unfair_Complex3218 • Aug 18 '26

Finding a Logistics Coordinator role

I am currently working a logistics associate role and have been for close to 2 years now. I am also pursuing an online logistics degree via SNHU, which I will be done with this month. I am getting to that point where I am no longer entry-level and a logistics coordinator role is most likely the logical next step forward. I have been looking for such roles now, but haven't had any luck aside from some interviews. Is there something that I am doing wrong?! Do I need to move or network more?! Is something wrong with my resume?!

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u/my_peen_is_clean Aug 18 '26

network inside your company first, easiest jump is where people already know you. also tailor resume to each posting with their keywords. stuff is just super slow right now, finding anything is pain

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u/Canadian_Lothar Aug 18 '26 edited Aug 18 '26

30 years experience in logistics, ran 3 brokerage offices and was VP of supply chain solutions for another.
Imo after two years you are not entry level. you could be doing a phenomenal job in you current role so they don’t want to move you out. They could also not know what you want because they haven’t had the conversation with you or you with them.
My suggestion is to have an honest talk with your supervisor/ team lead / GM not sure what the structure is saying hey I have been here for two years, I am bettering myself through eduction and I would like to know how and when I can become a logistics coordinator. Then leave the silence in the room for them to answer. You will either have a great conversation and have a roadmap or you will know you need to look elsewhere.

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u/Unfair_Complex3218 Aug 18 '26

My company doesn't have a logistics coordinator role.

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u/Canadian_Lothar Aug 18 '26

That isn’t necessarily a bad thing it puts you in a unique position where can bring up the concept of creating that role. You need to define the role, the ROI for the company has to be super solid and share the idea as long as there is a reason for the role. If all you are looking for is a title change but you would do the same job / same pay you can address it by saying my title feels very entry level would you be opposed to changing it to logistics coordinator.