Job Title: Logistics Coordinator

Job Description

The Logistics Coordinator plays a pivotal role in supporting customers by ensuring the provision of safe and clean equipment for export shipments. This position involves managing container transportation to load ports, responsibly handling costs, and collaborating closely with team members and other departments to achieve company goals.

ResponsibilitiesManage equipment costs through effective interactions with customer load sites, railroads, container storage facilities, trucking companies, and ocean terminals.Coordinate export loads with trucking companies and load sites.Build relationships with industry partners to enable strong negotiations and supplier management.Manage and maintain necessary container inventory levels, including forecasting incoming supply and demand up to six weeks in advance.Monitor and communicate export shipment status and proactively resolve anticipated service failures.Maintain strong communication channels with internal groups such as Customer Service, Sales & Marketing, Accounting, Vessel Operations, and Pricing.Essential SkillsProficiency in logistics, shipping, transportation, and documentation.Ability to handle high volume email correspondence, discerning between important and reference emails.Minimum of three years of experience in business or transportation (transportation, logistics, import/export, etc.).Strong interpersonal and teaming skills.Ability to work independently on projects and demonstrate self-motivation.Additional Skills & QualificationsBachelor's degree in logistics, transportation, or related field is preferred.Interest in pursuing a career in logistics or transportation.Quick thinker and problem solver with solid soft skills.Work Environment

The role is set in an office environment with around 60 people divided into 4-5 sections handling different portions of inbound and outbound freight. Working hours are Monday to Friday from 7am to 4pm, with potential for starting between 6am and 7am and occasional overtime for 9-10 hour shifts. Training is conducted onsite, with the possibility of remote work one day per week after getting up to speed.

We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to sex, race, or any other protected classification.

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. This temporary role may be eligible for the following:

· Medical, dental & vision

· 401(k)/Roth

· Insurance (Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D)

· Short and long-term disability

· Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)

· Transportation benefits

· Employee Assistance Program

.Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.96 - $25.96/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 hybrid position in Puyallup,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 10, 2025.

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\n\nAbout Aston Carter:\n

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.

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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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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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