Logistics Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Logistics Coordinator

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Logistics Coordinator who will play a critical role in maintaining efficient operations within a fast-paced logistics environment. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Maintain positive and encouraging working relations with all drivers.
• Provide constant communication of service issues to appropriate personnel and departments, both internal and external.
• Perform load planning, driver scheduling, and dispatch duties using both Dedicated Fleet and Common Carrier resources.
• Coordinate daily data entry into the proprietary order-management system, TMW.
• Work with the home-office invoicing team to ensure timely and accurate completion of weekly customer invoices.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of daily and weekly tasks.
• Provide weekly KPI/performance data reports to both internal and external parties.
• Coordinate daily scheduling of truck and trailer maintenance.
• Collaborate with the safety department on DriveCam, driver compliance, and HOS issues.
• Assist the Project Manager with implementing Safety, Security, and Labor policies.
• Provide coverage throughout departments during vacations and holidays if necessary.
• Manage and maintain driver payroll.
• Audit and approve driver expense reports.
• Provide assistance to the Project Manager wherever needed.

Essential Skills

• 1+ year of experience in logistics, dispatch, transportation, fleet coordination, or a 3PL environment.
• Strong computer/data-entry skills.
• Experience coordinating or monitoring drivers and shipments.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with third-party logistics and dispatch.
• Familiarity with the TMW system is preferred, though training will be provided.

Work Environment

This position is based in a fast-paced logistics/3PL environment with significant computer and system work. The work schedule is Wednesday short day, followed by Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 6 AM to 6 PM, totaling 40 hours a week. The role requires onsite presence in Dayton, NJ.

This is a Contract position based out of South Brunswick, NJ.

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $26.00/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 position based out of South Brunswick, NJ.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 28, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in South Brunswick,NJ.

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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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.