Logistics Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

The Logistics Specialist supports the inbound transportation team by managing scheduled pickups, monitoring and re-routing freight hauls, resolving shipment issues, and performing detailed data analysis. This role works closely with a large network of vendors, uses Excel extensively to track activity and performance, and plays a key part in ensuring that hundreds of shipments each week move on time and according to plan. The position offers the opportunity to innovate, take ownership of processes, and grow into a full-time role within a dynamic, start-up-style environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage inbound transportation activities, including scheduled pickups and the movement of freight hauls involving 18-wheelers.
• Monitor daily shipment plans, participate in morning meetings to review the current plan, and recap performance from the prior day.
• Own relationships with an assigned group of vendors, including approximately 50 different vendors, and serve as the primary point of contact for transportation-related issues.
• Use Excel and other Microsoft Office tools to track vendor activity, maintain accurate records, and analyze transportation data.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve shipment issues, such as delayed or missed pickups, by proactively contacting vendors and other stakeholders.
• Analyze and interpret transportation and business data to identify trends, root causes of issues, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Work with multiple systems and browser tabs simultaneously to research shipment details and solve complex logistics problems.
• Collaborate with a diverse and cross-functional team to ensure timely, accurate, and efficient movement of freight.
• Demonstrate a strong customer-focused mindset by prioritizing service quality and reliability in all logistics decisions.
• Take ownership of assigned tasks and deliver results in a fast-paced, start-up-style environment with evolving processes.

Essential Skills

• At least 3 years of professional work experience.
• 45+ years of industry experience in a relevant field such as transportation, logistics, analysis, or corporate office work, with flexibility on specific job titles.
• Proficiency in Excel, including the ability to work with multiple spreadsheets and perform data analysis.
• Strong Microsoft Office and general PC skills, including comfort working with multiple screens and numerous browser tabs simultaneously.
• Ability to analyze and interpret transportation, business analytics, and business intelligence data.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and a bias for action when addressing shipment and logistics issues.
• Customer-obsessed mindset with a focus on delivering reliable, high-quality service.
• Consistent work history showing reliability and stability, with at least 2+ years in one role preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage large volumes of shipments and vendor interactions.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associates degree required; Bachelors degree preferred.
• Business analytics, business intelligence, or BI training and certificates are highly valued.
• Experience in transportation or logistics is preferred.
• History of banking, analysis, management, office, or corporate environments is beneficial.
• History of promotions or increased responsibility in previous roles is a plus.
• Ability to thrive in a start-up-style environment that requires flexibility and adaptability.
• Comfort working with an estimated 15 browser tabs or applications at once while solving complex problems.
• Strong references that demonstrate reliability, attendance, and performance.
• Combination of education and industry experience will be considered when evaluating qualifications.

Work Environment

This role is 100% onsite and based in a start-up-style operations area with a diverse and collaborative team. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., totaling 40 hours per week. The environment is fast-paced, highly data-driven, and focused on managing up to 1,000 shipments per week, providing a direct and visible impact on transportation performance. Team members regularly work with multiple screens and numerous browser tabs, leveraging Excel, Microsoft Office, and other business tools to manage logistics and analyze data. The culture emphasizes innovation, ownership, flexibility, and growth, with opportunities to convert to a full-time role and to develop skills in business analytics and transportation operations.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tempe, AZ.

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Contract to Hire position based out of Tempe, AZ.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Tempe,AZ.

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.

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