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Logistics coordinator resume example

In French job ads, a logisticien organises the flow of goods between suppliers, warehouses, plants and customers, mostly from an office. A typical day mixes planning and firefighting.

You check open purchase orders and inbound shipments, book transport with carriers or freight forwarders, and make sure the warehouse can absorb the volumes announced for the week. When a container is held at customs or a supplier ships late, you find another route, update sales and production, and document the incident. You also analyse logistics costs and service levels, compare carrier quotes, and take part in projects such as a new warehouse layout, a WMS change or a new distribution scheme. Depending on the company, the title covers roles from logistics coordinator to supply chain analyst.

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[First name Last name]

Logistics Coordinator | Inbound Flows, Carrier Management, Import Customs

[City] · [phone] · [email]

Profile

Logistics coordinator with [x] years in industrial distribution. I organise inbound and outbound flows across [x] warehouses, manage carriers and freight forwarders, follow costs and service indicators, and lead improvement projects with the warehouse and sales teams.

Experience

Logistics Coordinator, industrial distribution group, [City]

[month year] to present

  • Coordinated inbound sea and road shipments for [x] warehouses with freight forwarders and customs brokers
  • Ran a carrier tender for regional distribution and introduced quarterly performance reviews
  • Built a Power BI dashboard tracking on-time delivery and transport cost per order
  • Organised alternative routes during port congestion and kept sales informed of new delivery dates
  • Took part in the rollout of a new TMS, writing test scenarios and training users

Resume headlines

  • Logistics Coordinator | Inbound Flows, Carrier Management, Import Customs
  • Logisticien supply chain | Distribution Planning, SAP, Logistics KPIs
  • Junior Supply Chain Analyst | Master in Supply Chain Management, Excel and Power BI

Summaries for your profile

Entry level

Master's graduate in supply chain management with a one-year apprenticeship at a consumer goods distributor in [City]. I followed import flows from Asia, booked trucks with carriers and built a weekly service level dashboard in Power BI.

Experienced

Logistics coordinator with [x] years in industrial distribution. I organise inbound and outbound flows across [x] warehouses, manage carriers and freight forwarders, follow costs and service indicators, and lead improvement projects with the warehouse and sales teams.

Career change

Former export sales assistant moving into logistics. I already handled Incoterms, shipping documents and customer delivery issues, and I completed a professional certificate in supply chain management to work on the operational side.

Tips

  • Clarify your scope: inbound, outbound, international, warehouse or the whole chain.
  • Name the modes of transport and regions you handled.
  • List your tools precisely, including ERP modules and BI software.
  • Show one project with a before and after, described in words rather than invented percentages.
  • Mention your languages: English is common in French supply chain roles with international flows.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Using « logistics » so broadly that the recruiter cannot tell what you did.
  • Forgetting customs and Incoterms experience when applying to import roles.
  • Listing certifications without saying how you used them.
  • Writing only about analysis when the job is mostly operational.

Working as a logistics coordinator in France

The job is not regulated. Ads for logisticien often ask for a Bac+5 in supply chain management (master or engineering school), while coordination roles are also open to holders of a BTS GTLA or a BUT Management de la logistique et des transports. Apprenticeship is a common route into the field. Knowledge of Incoterms and customs procedures matters for international roles, and many teams work in English as well as French. Search for « logisticien », « coordinateur logistique », « supply chain coordinator », « analyste supply chain » or « gestionnaire des flux ».

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Frequently asked questions

What does logisticien mean in France?

It is a broad title. It can mean a logistics coordinator in an office, a supply chain analyst or sometimes a warehouse role in small companies. Read the missions in the ad carefully, and adapt your headline to the actual job rather than to the title.

Is APICS certification useful in France?

International groups recognise APICS (ASCM) certifications such as CPIM, especially for planning roles. Most French employers still look first at your degree and experience. Mention it in a certifications section, not as your main selling point.

Should I include customs knowledge?

Yes if you handled imports or exports outside the EU. Mention the procedures you know, your work with customs brokers and any knowledge of the EU customs code. Since Brexit, flows with the UK also require customs formalities, which employers value.

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