Logistics Coordinator Jobs in Tucson, AZ
Logistics coordinators in Tucson move missile hardware, aircraft maintenance parts and surgical supplies. Raytheon (RTX) and L3Harris hire logistics staff near the airport and on Davis-Monthan, often with a clearance required, while Alicat Scientific and Carondelet run civilian supply chains. Current openings are below.
Current Logistics Coordinator Openings in Tucson, AZ
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Logistics Coordinator Work in Tucson
Defense is what makes Tucson logistics different. Raytheon's missile campus on East Hermans Road, south of Tucson International Airport, has posted logistics analyst roles that arrange transportation, certify shipments under federal rules, keep accountability records for classified shipments and prepare hazardous material declarations, with U.S. citizenship and an active Secret clearance required on day one. On Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, L3Harris has posted a logistics manager role that plans material, stock levels and lead times around an aircraft maintenance schedule and ships under ITAR and IATA and 49 CFR hazardous materials rules.
The civilian side is smaller but steady. Alicat Scientific, a northwest-side instrument maker, hires inventory and logistics specialists who pack and document domestic and international shipments and work with DHL, FedEx and UPS on delivery problems. At Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital on Wilmot Road, the supply chain coordinator schedules surgical instruments, implants and supplies and works with vendors and purchasing on pricing and stock.
Top Tucson Employers for Logistics Coordinators
These Tucson employers hire for logistics coordination work:
- Raytheon (RTX) - Tucson's largest private employer posts logistics analyst and logistics support roles for missile programs; most require a clearance.
- L3Harris - hires logistics staff on Davis-Monthan AFB to manage material, inventory and shipping for aircraft maintenance.
- Alicat Scientific - a Tucson precision instrument maker that hires inventory and logistics specialists to coordinate carriers and international shipments.
- Carondelet Health Network - St. Joseph's Hospital hires supply chain coordinators to schedule surgical supplies and work with vendors.
Logistics Coordinator Salaries in Tucson
- Entry level: roughly $42,000 to $52,000 a year.
- Experienced: roughly $52,000 to $65,000 a year.
- Senior or cleared defense roles: roughly $65,000 to $100,000 a year.
These are estimates that vary by employer and experience. A security clearance is the biggest lever: Raytheon posted its Tucson logistics analyst at $57,200 to $108,800 a year, while civilian coordinator and specialist roles sit lower, and Alicat posted its inventory and logistics specialist at $19 an hour. The federal wage survey put the Tucson mean for production, planning and expediting clerks at $29.28 an hour in May 2024.
How to Become a Logistics Coordinator in Tucson
Most civilian employers want warehouse, purchasing or shipping experience more than a degree; Carondelet's supply chain coordinator posting asked for a high school diploma or GED and five years of purchasing or inventory work. Pima Community College's Logistics and Supply Chain Management AAS, two years full time in person or online, is the local credential aimed at coordinator and supervisor roles, and its 16-week Basic Certificate is a faster start. Arizona does not license logistics coordinators. Defense roles add U.S. citizenship and a government security clearance, and hazardous materials shipping requires training on federal DOT and IATA rules.
What the Job Involves
Logistics coordinators book carriers, schedule inbound and outbound shipments, prepare shipping documents and labels, track freight and fix delays. They keep inventory and delivery records accurate, work with vendors and buyers, and flag shortages before they hold up production, a maintenance job or a surgery.
Skills Employers Look For
- ERP or MRP and shipping software experience
- Domestic and international shipping documentation
- Hazardous materials shipping knowledge (DOT 49 CFR, IATA)
- Organization across many shipments and deadlines
- Clear communication with carriers, vendors and internal teams
- For defense roles: U.S. citizenship and clearance eligibility
Career Path and Advancement
Tucson logistics coordinators usually come up from shipping and receiving, inventory or material handling. From coordinator the path runs to logistics analyst, logistics manager or supply chain manager. On the defense side, a clearance earned at one Tucson contractor travels to the others, which is why cleared logisticians move between Raytheon, L3Harris and other base and airport employers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do Tucson logistics coordinator jobs require a security clearance?
Defense jobs usually do. Raytheon's Tucson logistics analyst posting required U.S. citizenship and an active Secret clearance on day one. Coordinator roles at manufacturers and hospitals, such as Alicat Scientific and Carondelet, do not.
Do you need a degree to be a logistics coordinator in Tucson?
Not always. Many civilian employers hire on experience, and Carondelet's supply chain coordinator posting asked for a high school diploma or GED plus five years of purchasing or inventory work. Pima Community College's Logistics and Supply Chain Management AAS is the local degree built for the role.
How much do logistics coordinators make in Tucson?
Civilian coordinators earn roughly $42,000 to $65,000 a year depending on experience. Cleared defense logistics roles pay more, and Raytheon posted a Tucson logistics analyst range of $57,200 to $108,800.
Which Tucson employers hire logistics coordinators?
Raytheon (RTX) and L3Harris hire on the defense side, near the airport and on Davis-Monthan AFB. Alicat Scientific and Carondelet's St. Joseph's Hospital hire for civilian logistics and supply chain coordination.
What is the difference between a logistics coordinator and a supply chain coordinator?
A logistics coordinator focuses on moving goods: carriers, shipments, documents and delivery problems. A supply chain coordinator looks further upstream at purchasing, vendor pricing and stock levels. In Tucson the titles overlap, so read the duties in each posting.
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