Logistics Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Logistics Coordinator

Job Description

The Logistics Coordinator plays a key role in ensuring the smooth and timely flow of work and materials within and between departments in alignment with the production schedule. This position focuses on reviewing and distributing production, work, and shipment schedules, tracking inventory levels and costs, and compiling accurate reports that support efficient operations. The role requires strong attention to detail, effective coordination across teams, and a solid understanding of logistics and inventory processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within and between departments according to the production schedule.
• Review and distribute production, work, and shipment schedules to ensure timely and accurate execution.
• Examine documents, materials, and products and monitor work processes to assess completeness, accuracy, and conformity to standards and specifications.
• Review documents such as production schedules, work orders, and staffing tables to determine personnel and material requirements and establish material priorities.
• Record production data, including volume produced, consumption of raw materials, and quality control measures, to support reporting and analysis.
• Requisition and maintain inventories of materials and supplies necessary to meet production demands.
• Compile reports on inventory levels, costs, and production metrics to support decision-making.
• Collaborate with team members and other departments to resolve issues related to logistics, inventory, and scheduling.
• Provide responsive customer service support related to logistics and shipment coordination as needed.

Essential Skills

• Prior and recent experience using Microsoft Excel for data entry, tracking, and reporting.
• Knowledge or experience in logistics or trucking operations.
• Recent experience working within a team environment and supporting team objectives.
• Experience with inventory-related tasks such as tracking, maintaining, or reconciling stock levels.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to assess completeness and accuracy of documents and materials.
• Ability to interpret production schedules, work orders, and staffing tables to determine requirements and priorities.
• Effective communication skills to coordinate with multiple departments and team members.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple tasks, schedules, and inventory demands simultaneously.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Recent graduates with relevant coursework or internships in logistics, supply chain, operations, or related fields are welcome.
• Basic understanding of quality control measures and production data tracking.
• Customer service experience in a logistics or operations setting.
• Interest in developing a career in logistics coordination, supply chain, or operations management.

Work Environment

This role operates in a production-oriented environment where coordination between departments is essential to meeting schedules and inventory demands. Work typically involves regular use of Microsoft Excel and other office productivity tools, as well as frequent interaction with team members across operations, logistics, and inventory functions. The position requires consistent attention to detail, adherence to established standards and specifications, and responsiveness to changing production needs. Dress code is generally aligned with a professional office or operations setting, depending on specific departmental requirements.

This is a Contract position based out of Lafayette, IN.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Lafayette,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 2026.

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email View email address on ziprecruiter.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.