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Job Title: Logistics Specialist

Job Description

Join our client's dynamic Inbound Transportation team as a Logistics Specialist. You will manage scheduled pickups, re-route hauls, and resolve logistical issues while performing data analysis and interacting with a variety of vendors. This role involves working with 18-wheelers carrying freight and requires strong problem-solving skills to ensure shipments are picked up efficiently. You will be responsible for overseeing approximately 50 different vendors, using Excel to track vendor activity, and addressing any issues that may arise.

Responsibilities

+ Manage scheduled pickups and re-route hauls as necessary.

+ Resolve logistical issues to ensure efficient shipment pickups.

+ Conduct data analysis to track and improve vendor activities.

+ Interact with and support approximately 50 different vendors.

+ Participate in morning meetings to review plans and recap prior day activities.

+ Utilize Excel for tracking and analyzing vendor performance.

+ Problem-solve shipment challenges and resolve issues with vendors.

Skills & Qualifications

+ At least one year of professional work experience in logistics or transportation.

+ Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office.

+ Strong data analysis and interpretation skills.

Work Environment

This is a hybrid role with a schedule of 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 am to 5 pm. You will work on-site in Tempe on Wednesdays and Thursdays, with the option to work remotely on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays. The role will transition to fully on-site sometime in 2025.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Tempe,AZ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 2, 2025.

About Aston Carter:

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® double diamond 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 [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.