• Freight Operations Associate - Tempe.

    Aston Carter (Tempe, AZ)


    Job Summary:

    We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Transportation Analyst to manage cross-border freight operations and support real-time logistics issue resolution. This role is critical in ensuring the smooth movement of containers across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, with a strong focus on data analysis, operational efficiency, and stakeholder communication.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Cross-Border Freight Management: Oversee the movement of goods across international borders (U.S.–Canada–Mexico), ensuring compliance and timely delivery.

    + Drayage Operations: Coordinate short-haul trucking from ports or border crossings to fulfillment centers or warehouses.

    + Real-Time Issue Resolution: Serve as the central point of contact for resolving transportation issues involving carriers, vendors, and internal teams.

    + Container Tracking: Monitor and track containers within your assigned region using Excel, portals, and internal tools.

    + Data Visibility: Ensure load visibility on internal apps and platforms.

    + Disruption Management: Identify and manage disruptions using internal portals and communication tools.

    + Reporting & Analysis: Run reports to investigate delays (e.g., idle containers), and present findings to stakeholders.

    + Stakeholder Communication: Verbally report on regional logistics activities and delays; lead deep-dive sessions ("bridges") to analyze container issues.

    + Data Handling: Aggregate and analyze data using Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs); experience with MS Access and SQL is a plus.

    + Documentation & Communication: Communicate effectively via Chime, Slack, email, and during bridge calls.

    + Independent Workload Management: Manage a personal book of business and assigned volume with minimal supervision.

    Qualifications:

    + Experience in transportation, manufacturing, customer service, or distribution environments.

    + Strong data management and quality control skills.

    + Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs); MS Access and SQL experience preferred.

    + Demonstrated ability to use data to identify root causes and drive process improvements.

    + Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

    + Self-starter with a passion for data and a keen eye for trends and anomalies.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/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 20, 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.