Job Title: Logistics Specialist

Join our dynamic Inbound Transportation team as a Logistics Specialist, where you will manage scheduled pickups, reroute hauls, resolve issues, and perform data analysis. You will interact with several vendors, handling freight transported by 18-wheelers. Each morning, you will participate in meetings to review the day's plan and recap the previous day's activities. You will be assigned to work with approximately 50 different vendors, using Excel to track vendor activity and resolve any shipment issues that may arise.

Responsibilities

Manage scheduled pickups and reroute hauls as necessary.Resolve issues related to shipments and ensure timely pickup.Analyze data to identify trends and improve transportation processes.Interact and collaborate with multiple vendors to ensure smooth operations.Use Excel and other tools to track and report vendor activity.

Essential Skills

At least 3 years of professional work experience.Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office.Strong data analysis and interpretation skills.Experience in transportation, business analytics, and business intelligence.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Associate’s Degree required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred.4-5+ years of industry experience.Ability to work with multiple screens and solve complex problems.History of promotion and stability in previous roles.BI training or Business Analytics certificate is a plus.Experience in banking, analyst, management, office, or corporate environments.

Work Environment

This position is 100% onsite and offers a 40-hour work week from Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. You will be part of a startup environment that encourages growth, innovation, and ownership. The team is diverse and collaborative, with a direct impact on up to 1000 shipments per week. Flexibility and a problem-solving attitude are crucial in this role.

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 $23.00 - $23.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n • Medical, dental & vision\n • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n • Short and long-term disability\n • Health Spending Account (HSA)\n • Transportation benefits\n • Employee Assistance Program\n • 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 Jan 23, 2026.

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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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