This role is primarily responsible for scheduling and booking vessels, performing warehouse transactions, ensuring on-time delivery, and controlling costs among other logistics activities. The position requires utilizing product knowledge, processes, systems, and collaborating with team members to achieve efficient logistics operations.
ResponsibilitiesCoordinate the delivery of sales orders to customers.Coordinate the delivery of purchase orders from factories to warehouses.Process receiving, delivery, and transfer transactions.Maintain a weekly schedule and a 12-month vessel consolidation plan.Transfer inventory and track shipments.Send RFQs to logistics providers and book shipments as needed.Provide status updates to colleagues upon request.Ensure on-time delivery and control costs.Review receiving documents for completeness and accuracy.Review logistics invoices for accuracy.Interface and collaborate with customer service and supply chain teams.Perform problem-solving for non-complex issues with colleagues.Communicate effectively with suppliers outside of typical business hours.
Essential SkillsProficiency in logistics, inventory management, freight handling, supply chain processes, shipping and receiving.Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.Ability to perform order entry, customer service tasks, and data entry.Knowledge of ocean freight and inventory control.Sales administration and clerical skills.
Additional Skills & QualificationsRequires a Bachelor's Degree or 3 years of logistics experience.Ability to read and interpret documents such as purchase orders, quotations, RFQs, and procedure manuals.Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.Proficiency in basic algebra.Experience operating in an ERP system.
Work Environment
The work environment is generally moderate to low in noise level, with rare exposure to moving mechanical parts. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Houston, Texas.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $65000.00 - $70000.00/yr.
The company offers healthcare and 401k benefits. Holiday pay and PTO.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Houston,TX.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 27, 2025.
\n
\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.
\n\nThe 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.
\nIf 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.
\n\n