Supply Chain Coordinator Jobs in Arlington, TX

Supply chain coordinators in Arlington keep parts and freight moving for GM suppliers, electrical equipment plants and manufacturers in the Great Southwest Industrial District. Local postings for coordinator and planner roles run from about $46,000 to well over $100,000 a year. Here are the current openings and who is hiring.

Current supply chain coordinator Openings in Arlington, TX

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Supply Chain Coordinator Work in Arlington

Arlington's supply chain jobs grow out of its manufacturing base. GM Arlington Assembly on East Abram Street builds full-size SUVs, and a ring of tier-one suppliers nearby has to deliver parts to the line in sequence, so material planners and launch planners are part of every new model program. East of the plant, the Great Southwest Industrial District along I-30 and SH 360 holds electrical equipment, plastics and industrial supply operations in Arlington and Grand Prairie that need coordinators to plan production, book freight and keep inventory accurate.

The work is a hybrid of office and plant floor. Coordinators here sit in daily production meetings, balance supply against demand on multiple lines, work in SAP or another ERP, and coordinate with off-site storage and LTL carriers.

Top Arlington Employers Hiring Supply Chain Coordinators

These employers have posted supply chain, planning and materials roles for Arlington and Grand Prairie on their own careers sites:

• Siemens - its Grand Prairie plant hires shipping coordinators, production and demand planners, and warehouse and logistics managers.
• International Automotive Components - the GM interior supplier in Arlington is hiring a contract launch material planner in its supply chain department.
• Poly-America - the Grand Prairie plastics manufacturer staffs inventory control within its shipping and receiving department, a common first step toward coordination.
• XPO - the LTL carrier hires freight operations supervisors at its Fort Worth service center, a logistics track that overlaps coordinator work.

Supply Chain Coordinator Salaries in Arlington

• Entry level: about $46,000 to $55,000 per year for new coordinators and planning clerks.
• Experienced: roughly $55,000 to $80,000 per year for coordinators with ERP and carrier experience.
• Senior / planner supervisor: about $80,000 to $130,000 or more for senior planners and planning supervisors.

These are estimates from local postings and federal data. Nationally, the Bureau of Labor Statistics puts the median for logisticians at $82,320 and for production, planning and expediting clerks at about $59,650. In Grand Prairie, Siemens posts shipping coordinator pay at $46,130 to $79,080 and planning supervisor pay above $100,000. SAP or ERP skills, a bachelor's degree and manufacturing launch experience move pay the most.

How to Become a Supply Chain Coordinator in Arlington

Many employers prefer a bachelor's degree in business, supply chain or engineering, though warehouse, inventory or shipping experience combined with strong Excel and ERP skills is often accepted. UT Arlington's College of Business offers a BBA in Operations and Supply Chain Management. Tarrant County College offers a Logistics and Supply Chain Management AAS, plus shorter Warehouse Management and Transportation Management certificates, through its Hadley Center of Excellence at the Northwest Campus. Texas has no state license for this work; ASCM certifications such as CPIM or CSCP are optional but help.

What the Job Involves

Supply chain coordinators plan and track the flow of materials from suppliers through production to customers. Day to day that means placing and following up on purchase orders, watching inventory levels, booking inbound and outbound freight, solving late or short shipments, and reporting on on-time delivery and inventory accuracy. Coordinators also update ERP data and write standard work for the warehouse.

Skills Employers Look For

• Excel and SAP or other ERP experience
• Purchase order and inventory planning
• Carrier booking and LTL coordination
• Data analysis and reporting
• Clear communication with production, purchasing and sales
• Organization under tight production schedules

Career Path and Advancement

Many Arlington coordinators come up from inventory control, shipping and receiving, or material handling jobs, then move into material planner, buyer, demand planner and logistics manager roles. In Grand Prairie, planning supervisor jobs at large plants are posted above $100,000 a year, and auto-supplier launch planning is a strong route for coordinators who want to work new model programs at the GM plant.

Related Careers in Arlington

If supply chain coordination interests you, take a look at these related Arlington roles:

• Logistics Coordinator Jobs
• Inventory Specialist Jobs
• Shipping and Receiving Clerk Jobs
• Warehouse Associate Jobs

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you need a degree to be a supply chain coordinator in Arlington?

Many employers prefer a bachelor's degree, but warehouse or inventory experience with strong Excel and ERP skills is often accepted. UT Arlington's Operations and Supply Chain Management BBA and Tarrant County College's logistics AAS are the main local routes.

How much do supply chain coordinators make in Arlington?

New coordinators usually start around $46,000 to $55,000 a year, and experienced coordinators earn about $55,000 to $80,000. Senior planners and planning supervisors at large Grand Prairie plants are posted above $100,000.

What is the difference between a supply chain coordinator and a logistics coordinator?

Supply chain coordinators focus on the full flow of materials, including purchasing, inventory and production planning. Logistics coordinators focus more on transportation, carriers and shipments. The jobs overlap, and many Arlington postings combine both.

What software do supply chain coordinators use in Arlington?

Expect Excel plus an ERP system, often SAP at large manufacturers, and a warehouse management system for inventory. Experience with these tools is one of the biggest hiring factors.

Which Arlington industries hire supply chain coordinators?

Automotive suppliers around GM Arlington Assembly, electrical equipment and plastics manufacturers in the Great Southwest Industrial District, and freight carriers serving the I-30 and SH 360 corridor all hire for supply chain and planning work.

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