Logistics Director Salary
Salaries for Logistics Directors in the United States are generous, with average pay above six figures ($100K) per year. Total incomes of Logistics Directors incorporate potential for, in a few cases, more than $29K from bonuses and close to $16K from profit sharing; these performance components cause packages to range between $53K and $163K. Location and tenure each impact pay for this group, with the former having the largest influence. Most Logistics Directors like their work and job satisfaction is high. Making up 75 percent of those who took the survey, male Logistics Directors greatly outnumber their female counterparts. A large number enjoy medical while a fair number get dental coverage. Vision coverage is also available to the greater part.
Job Description for Logistics Director
Logistics directors are responsible for overseeing and approving logistics activities for their company. They are in charge of managing logistics tasks and leading a group of individuals to reduce costs and increase company profitability. These directors analyze previous logistics data to make changes to current logistics processes, as well as provide input into the development, implementation, and/or execution of processes to control labor scheduling. They use a personal computer to keep track of all transportation methods and write detailed reports based on the logistics results as well. Logistics directors generally report their progress to the logistics vice president.
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- Responsible for meeting financial and time benchmarks for delivering and receiving supplies and products.
- Maintain relationships with carriers and track and analyze transit times, rates and procedures.
- Establish and maintain distribution facilities and reports on key metrics from those facilities.
- Document local and international regulations, policies, insurance coverage and tariff rates.
- Design, develop, and manage software and physical systems to meeting shipping and tactical goals.
Common Career Paths for Logistics Director
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Logistics Directors who move on to become Logistics VPs may enjoy significant pay raises, as Logistics VPs get paid an average of $140K per year. Going from Logistics Director to Director of Operations is the transition that occurs most often in this field, and the average paycheck for Directors of Operations is $89K. Many others choose to work as VPs of Operations, where pay is typically $124K.
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Popular Skills for Logistics Director
Overall, survey participants reported applying a fair number of skills to their work. Most notably, skills in Supply Chain, Budget Management, Contract Negotiation, and Project Management are correlated to pay that is above average, with boosts between 5 percent and 19 percent. Those listing Strategic Project Management as a skill should be prepared for drastically lower pay. Leadership and Inventory Management also typically command lower compensation. Most people skilled in Logistics are similarly competent in Project Management and Budget Management. Most people familiar with Operations Management also know Budget Management and Project Management.
Pay by Experience Level for Logistics Director
Pay by Experience for a Logistics Director has a positive trend. An entry-level Logistics Director with less than 5 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $56,000 based on 72 salaries provided by anonymous users. Average total compensation includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay. A Logistics Director with mid-career experience which includes employees with 5 to 10 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $91,000 based on 87 salaries. An experienced Logistics Director which includes employees with 10 to 20 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $111,000 based on 176 salaries. A Logistics Director with late-career experience which includes employees with greater than 20 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $120,000 based on 132 salaries.
Pay Difference by Location
With a pay rate for Logistics Directors that is 41 percent greater than the national average, San Francisco offers a comfortable salary for those in this profession. Logistics Directors will also find cushy salaries in Cleveland (+35 percent), Detroit (+30 percent), Atlanta (+24 percent), and Seattle (+16 percent). Logistics Directors in Salt Lake City report much lower salaries than the rest of the country — 25 percent below the national average — proving that residence is a major factor in overall pay.
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Key Stats for Logistics Director
Gender
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Female
24 % |
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Male
76 % |
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Job Satisfaction
| Extremely satisfied |
Rated 5 out of 5 based on 71 votes. |
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