About the Role: Join our client’s fast-paced Inbound Transportation team as a Logistics Specialist. In this role, you’ll coordinate freight pickups, resolve transportation issues, and analyze vendor performance data. You’ll work closely with approximately 50 vendors and play a key role in ensuring timely and efficient shipment operations involving 18-wheelers. Key Responsibilities: + Manage and coordinate scheduled freight pickups. + Re-route hauls and resolve logistical challenges as needed. + Analyze transportation data to monitor and improve vendor performance. + Maintain regular communication with a network of ~50 vendors. + Participate in daily planning and recap meetings. + Use Excel to track vendor activity and generate performance reports. + Troubleshoot shipment issues and collaborate with vendors to find solutions. Qualifications: + Minimum 1 year of experience in logistics, transportation, or a related field. + Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite. + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. + Excellent communication and organizational abilities. Work Environment: + Hybrid Schedule:Work remotely on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays; on-site in Tempe on Wednesdays and Thursdays. + Future Transition:This role is expected to transition to fully on-site in 2025. + Hours:40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. 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 May 30, 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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.