Logistics Specialist

Company: Aston Carter
Location: Tempe
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Title: Logistics Specialist Job Description Join a dynamic team dedicated to managing and optimizing freight movement across borders. As a Logistics Specialist, you will play a crucial role in drayage operations, overseeing short-distance freight transport and ensuring compliance and efficiency across international borders. Responsibilities Manage cross-border freight movements, particularly between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Coordinate drayage operations, overseeing short-haul trucking from ports or border crossings to fulfillment centers or warehouses. Serve as a central point for real-time issue resolution involving carriers, vendors, and internal teams. Ensure visibility of loads using Excel and portals. Manage disruptions on the portal and run reports to identify reasons for container movement delays. Track containers within your designated region and report verbally on developments within your scope. Conduct deep dives into container information and delays, presenting findings effectively. Work extensively with Excel for container tracking, data aggregation, and analysis using pivot tables and vlookups. Communicate effectively using Chime, Slack, email, and other communication platforms. Handle assigned volumes and book of business with a focus on individual, detailed work. Essential Skills Strong computer literacy skills, particularly in Excel. Problem-solving and proactive thinking. Back ground in operations support, logistics, supply chain, transportation, freight, third-party logistics, and vendor management. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience supporting logistics, preferably in an account management or vendor management role. Expertise in MS Access and SQL is a plus. Experience in manufacturing, transportation, customer service, and distribution environments. Data management and data quality control experience, with proficiency in pulling and analyzing large data sets. Demonstrated experience using data to drive root cause elimination and process improvement. Self-starter who is passionate about data and enjoys identifying trends. Work Environment The position is 100% on-site, offering an opportunity to work with a global leader in logistics. It provides untapped career growth potential and a chance to gain valuable experience in a high-paced environment. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tempe, AZ. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $20.00/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 Feb 21, 2026. 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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

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