Logistics Coordinator Jobs in Arlington, TX
Logistics coordinators in Arlington book the freight and chase the parts that keep the plants and docks of the Great Southwest Industrial District moving, and experienced coordinators commonly earn $60,000 or more. Here are the current openings, followed by who is hiring and how to break in.
Current logistics coordinator Openings in Arlington, TX
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Logistics Coordinator Work in Arlington
Arlington sits where I-20, I-30 and SH 360 cross, with DFW Airport north up SH 360, and the Great Southwest Industrial District on the east side straddles the Grand Prairie line with more than 80 million square feet of industrial space. A lot of the coordination work here is tied to manufacturing: GM Arlington Assembly on E Abram St and its supplier plants, Siemens' Grand Prairie and Fort Worth plants, and Poly-America's Grand Prairie operation all move inbound parts and outbound finished goods on tight schedules.
That means a coordinator in Arlington is often scheduling trucks against a production plan, not just a customer order. Expect to work with carriers and 3PL warehouses, customs paperwork on imported parts, and plant teams who need material at the line on a given shift.
Top Arlington Employers Hiring Logistics Coordinators
These employers post logistics, shipping and supply chain roles on their own careers sites for Arlington and the nearby Grand Prairie and Fort Worth plants and terminals:
- Siemens - the Grand Prairie and Fort Worth plants post shipping coordinator, logistics supervisor and warehouse and logistics manager roles that handle carriers, inbound and outbound freight and customs documents.
- International Automotive Components - the Tier 1 auto supplier's Arlington plant has a Supply Chain department hiring a launch material planner.
- XPO - the less-than-truckload carrier posts freight operations supervisor roles at its Fort Worth terminal.
- Poly-America - the Grand Prairie manufacturer staffs a shipping and receiving department, including yard and inventory control roles, and runs its own Poly-Trucking fleet.
Logistics Coordinator Salaries in Arlington
- Entry level: about $45,000 to $55,000 a year for shipping and logistics coordinators starting out.
- Experienced: roughly $60,000 to $85,000 a year with carrier management and TMS or SAP experience.
- Senior / supervisor: about $85,000 to $105,000 a year for senior coordinators and logistics supervisors, with managers paid more.
These are estimates built from national figures for logisticians, who had a May 2025 median of $82,320, and from pay posted by local employers: Siemens has posted a Grand Prairie shipping coordinator at $46,130 to $79,080 and a Fort Worth logistics supervisor at $61,547 to $105,509. Import and export compliance, supervisory duties and plant-side material planning push pay up.
How to Become a Logistics Coordinator in Arlington
Many employers prefer an associate or bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain or business, though plenty of coordinators come up from shipping and receiving, dispatch or inventory jobs. Texas has no state license for logistics coordinators. Tarrant County College's Logistics and Supply Chain Management program, based at the Hadley Center of Excellence on TCC Northwest Campus and taught mostly online, offers a 60-hour AAS and a 15-hour Level 1 certificate in Transportation Management. High school students can start in the Transportation, Distribution and Logistics cluster at Arlington ISD's Dan Dipert Career and Technical Center, and the Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County center at 2000 E Lamar Blvd helps adults find training.
What the Job Involves
Logistics coordinators schedule inbound and outbound freight, book carriers and compare rates, track shipments and solve delays, and prepare bills of lading, packing lists and customs paperwork. They keep the warehouse, the plant floor, suppliers and customers informed, update the TMS or ERP, and report on-time delivery and freight cost. When a truck is late or a part is short, the coordinator is the one finding the fix.
Skills Employers Look For
- Carrier booking and freight scheduling
- TMS, SAP or other ERP and strong Excel
- Shipping documents, freight terms and import/export basics
- Problem-solving under deadline pressure
- Clear communication with drivers, suppliers and plant teams
- Organization across many open shipments at once
Career Path and Advancement
Many Arlington coordinators start on the dock as shipping and receiving clerks or in inventory control, then move to logistics coordinator, senior coordinator and logistics supervisor. At the plants along I-30 and SH 360 and in Grand Prairie, the next steps are material planner, supply chain coordinator and warehouse or logistics manager, roles that Siemens has posted locally above $100,000.
Related Careers in Arlington
If logistics coordination interests you, these related Arlington roles are worth exploring:
- Supply Chain Coordinator Jobs
- Shipping and Receiving Clerk Jobs
- Inventory Specialist Jobs
- Warehouse Associate Jobs
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need a degree to be a logistics coordinator in Arlington?
Many employers prefer an associate or bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain or business, but dock, dispatch and inventory experience is often accepted instead. A short credential such as TCC's Level 1 Transportation Management certificate can help you make the jump.
How much do logistics coordinators make in Arlington?
Entry-level coordinators generally earn about $45,000 to $55,000 a year and experienced coordinators about $60,000 to $85,000. Senior coordinators and logistics supervisors can reach $85,000 to $105,000 or more.
Is there a license for logistics coordinators in Texas?
No. Texas does not license logistics or transportation coordinators. Employers look instead for experience with carriers and shipping documents, and some value industry certifications or a logistics degree.
What is the difference between a logistics coordinator and a dispatcher?
Dispatchers mainly assign and route drivers. Logistics coordinators handle the wider job of booking carriers, scheduling inbound and outbound freight, tracking shipments and managing paperwork. At smaller Arlington companies one person often does both.
Where are logistics jobs concentrated around Arlington?
Most sit in the Great Southwest Industrial District along I-30 and SH 360, across the line in Grand Prairie, and at freight terminals and plants in Fort Worth. Arlington has no fixed-route bus, so most coordinators drive to work.
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