It’s the most important part of the whole process: writing a great resume. If you’re applying for jobs, it’s crucial that you get your logistics manager resume in top shape. That’s why we created this guide. It ‘s full of data, tips, and best practices to help you craft the best possible logistics manager resume. Let’s dive in!
Methodology
The goal of this guide is to give you real data what the “must haves” of logistics manager resumes are.
To do that, we compiled and analyzed data from logistics manager resumes and 39 logistics manager job listings to get the data used for this our logistics manager resume guide.
In addition to logistics manager-specific resume data, we built a database of nearly 1 million resumes and job listings, and we use a propriety machine learning model to understand the anatomy of the best resumes in general.
Quick note: using the data below can help you build a competitive resume, but it’s always important to be creative, unique, and personal to stand out.
If you want more info on our methodology, you can check it out here.
Logistics manager resume objective data + logistics manager objective examples
Pop quiz: do logistics manager’s really need to use an objective?
In general, whether or not you need an objective or professional summary can depend a lot on your personal career level (check out our article on resume objectives), but this is what our analysis found for logistics manager’s specifically:
- 31% of logistics manager’s included an objective section
- 34% of logistics manager’s included a professional summary
- 43% of logistics manager’s included neither an objective nor a summary
Logistics manager objective examples
Seeking a logistics manager position at XYZ Company where I can utilize my strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask to drive efficient and effective supply chain operations. With my experience in transportation management and inventory control, I am confident that I can make a positive impact on the company’s bottom line.
I am a self-motivated individual in pursuit of the perfect opportunity where I am able to further enhance my career. Having earned a Bachelor’s degree in Arts I am driven to excel my career with an organization of repute in a role that will enable me to bring forth my expertise and experience of over 26 years, in diversified fields of Logistics /Shipping/Freight Forwarding/Trading/Sales & Marketing/Administration/ HR/ Purchasing & Procurement and to contribute uniquely to the required position.
Dynamic logistics and operations leader who leverages manufacturing expertise to drive organizational success. Highly skilled at motivating teams of various sizes to exceed production and shipping targets. Proactive problem solver who continuously identifies opportunities to enhance efficiency by optimizing and automating processes.
Seeking a challenging position in a progressive and dynamic organization, where my knowledge, skills & work experiences could be utilized in the most productive, innovative & resourceful manner and also provide growth, training and career development opportunities in the field of Shipping/Logistics & Customer Service.
Skills for logistics manager resumes
These are the skills that occurred most frequently in in logistics manager resumes, which means they tend to be core competencies or highly desired skills.
Of course, you should only list skills that you actually have, and you should prioritze skills most relevant to the job you're applying for. But these are good core skills to include on your resume.
To get more detail on building a powerful skills section, take a peek at our article on resume skills.
*Note: to find skills our machine learning model basically looks for common words, so take these with a grain of salt and use your best judgment.
Most common logistics manager resume skills
Most common hard skills for logistics manager resumes: management, warehouse operations, inventory management, warehouse management systems, and operations.
Most common soft skills for logistics manager resumes: forward thinking, communication skills, customer-service skills, patience, and decision making skills.
Other good logistics manager resume skills
- Full truck load and less than truckload
- Enterprise resource planning software
- Computer-aided design software
- Microsoft visio
- Oracle
- SAP
- Quality assurance
- Procurement
- Purchasing
- Compliance
- Health & safety
- Security protocols
- Customs documentation
- Supply chain solutions
- Vendor management
- Contract management
Logistics manager skills section examples
Note: these examples are formatted the same here just because it’s simple, but we have more detailed formatting advice (and examples) in our guide to resume formatting.
Logistics manager skills example 1
Full truck load and less than truckload | management | computer-aided design software | microsoft visio | sales | marketing | oracle
Logistics manager skills example 2
Enterprise resource planning software | decision-making skills | sap | communication skills | quality assurance | customer-service skills | procurement
Logistics manager skills example 3
Supply chain solutions | purchasing | decision making skills | patience | health & safety | communication skills | security protocols
Work experience for logistics manager resumes
Your work experience section is almost always the most important part of your resume. Because it’s difficult to pull trends from this kind of section, this section is mostly just examples.
For some advanced strategies for writing about work experience on a resume, refer to our article on building a strong work experience resume section. We also have a guide on writing a resume with no experience if you’re just starting your career.
For now, it’s good to remember that the most important experience for any logistics manager resume is the most relevant experience.
A couple examples for you:
Logistics manager work experience examples
WORK EXPERIENCE
Sr. Associate Logistics Manager
Jaguar Ventures, 2021-2022
Responsibilities
- Oversee the maintenance and repair of machinery, equipment, and electrical and mechanical systems
- Comply with anti-discrimination laws when renting or advertising, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Federal Fair Housing Amendment Act, and local fair housing laws
- Address complaints regarding food quality or service
- Manage general activities related to making products and providing services
- Lead staff in resolving problems or improving production
WORK EXPERIENCE
Associate Logistics Manager
The Frail Group, 2017-2022
Responsibilities
- Assign sales territories and set sales quotas
- Negotiate or approve contracts and agreements
- Managed 14 buildings with over 5000 apartments.
- Implemented sound purchasing policies, systems and procedures in accordance with Company standards.
- Monitored vendors for quality, service and price through standard purchasing specifications.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Logistics Manager Intern
Wayne Enterprises, 2012-2012
Responsibilities
- Obtained competitive quotations for hotel requirements and ensure that the best product is sourced and purchased.
- Established contracts to ensure reduced pricing for all operating areas of the hotel.
- Ensured that all orders receiving dates are updated by the buyers according to the suppliers promised delivery dates.
- Ensured that all authorized or approved purchase orders are sent to their respective suppliers/vendors for delivery purposes on a daily basis.
- Ensured the efficient operation of the Purchasing Department in all aspects.
Education for logistics manager resumes
For most positions, work experience is more important than education, although it can be important for new grads or for fields in which specific classes are industry-standard.
So it’s not a big section, but it’s still important, and often, logistics manager job postings list a minimum education requirement.
Check out our blueprint for education on resumes for our full playbook on education sections.
Data from our sample of 732 logistics manager resumes
- 5% logistics manager resumes listed an associate’s degree
- 54% logistics manager resumes listed a bachelor’s degree
- 38% logistics manager resumes included a masters degree
- 1% logistics manager resumes mentioned a doctoral degree
Logistics manager resume education examples
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts
Piedmont Community College, 2021
Awards & Honors
- Salutatorian
- Magna Cum Laude
- Salutatorian
EDUCATION
Associate of Arts
Lakeland University, 2017
Certifications for logistics manager resumes
Certifications aren’t a strict requirement for every job, but there are almost always certifications you can get to boost your chances of success.
If you want to see how to build these sections, we have a guide about certifications on resumes.
We did a little research and found certifications can help logistics manager’s specifically, according to CareerOneStop.
Logistics manager certification examples
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Professional Technical Communicator – Foundational
Society for Technical Communication, 2021
Avid Certified Support Representative: Avid VENUE | S6L
Avid Technology, Inc., 2017
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Professional Technical Communicator – Foundational, Avid Certified Support Representative: Avid VENUE | S6L, Certified Professional Technical Communicator – Expert
Logistics manager resume action verbs
Using our database of nearly 1,000,000 publicly available resumes, we compiled an index of action verbs and cross-referenced it with our sample of 732 logistics manager resumes and job postings to uncover which action verbs are most commonly used by logistics manager’s and logistics manager employers.
The most common action verbs on logistics manager resumes are: design, program, manage, engineer, and lead.
The most common action verbs on logistics manager job postings are: process, field, develop, plan, and direct.
Other action verbs for logistics manager resumes:
- Assist
- Complete
- Review
- Track
- Document
- Prepare
- Test
- Perform
- Build
- Drive
Full logistics manager resume example
Lastly, we wanted to give you a couple full logistics manager resume examples..
Please note: you can write a better resume than this. This is just a quick illustration to show you how these pieces might fit together.
If you’d like to see “perfect” resumes, we have a showcase of resume examples.
Logistics manager resume example
Danny Boyd
Logistics Manager
4887 Godfrey Street, Estacada, OR
Dynamic logistics and operations leader who leverages manufacturing expertise to drive organizational success. Highly skilled at motivating teams of various sizes to exceed production and shipping targets. Proactive problem solver who continuously identifies opportunities to enhance efficiency by optimizing and automating processes.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Sr. Associate Logistics Manager
Jaguar Ventures, 2021-2022
Responsibilities
- Obtained written approval for established Minimum / Maximum stock levels by the financial controller and general manager.
- On a daily basis prepared the list of to be cancelled orders and sent to accounts for deletion, with appropriate reasons.
- Verified that all documentation and proper quotations are maintained and filed according to Policy and Procedure requirements.
- Approved all storeroom re-order requests, verifying quantities within the established Min/Max stock levels.
Associate Logistics Manager
The Frail Group, 2017-2022
Responsibilities
- Responsible for all administrative functions of the Materials Department, staffing, training and execution of other related duties.
- Responsible for all purchasing functions, quotations, quality and availability.
- Responsible for maintaining logical storeroom inventory levels operationally needed.
- Ensured that the suppliers follow the rules relating to the hygiene of goods delivered.
Logistics Manager Intern
Wayne Enterprises, 2012-2016
Responsibilities
- Kept all records in a way that they can be checked at any time for information or audit purposes.
- Expressly worked within logistics, planning and purchasing to ensure the consistency, cost-effectiveness, efficiency and adequacy of the procurement process.
- Responsible for overseeing and facilitating the purchasing strategy, supervising teams of subordinate staff in purchasing, operations and logistics, and ensuring all employees and processes meet the company’s standards and designations for work quality.
- Established essential guidelines for approving purchase orders, set purchasing policies, manage inventory, budget for materials and continuously consider stock requirements, skills and account balances.
CERTIFICATIONS
General Supervisor
American Association of Bioanalysts, 2021
Certified Senior Broadcast Television Engineer
Society of Broadcast Engineers, Inc., 2017
SKILLS
Full truck load and less than truckload | oracle | marketing | customer-service skills | decision-making skills | operations | purchasing
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts
Piedmont Community College, 2021
Associate of Arts
Lakeland University, 2017
You finished reading our guide, so now it’s your turn to take action!
Hopefully, after reading our guide, writing a logistics manager resume is a little less daunting. We’ve given you all the building blocks, now you just have to make it your own. If you need help actually building your resume, just let us know!
