Job Description
The Specialist will play a pivotal role in communicating information to customers and sales representatives while maintaining compliance with company policies and procedures. This position involves negotiating and coordinating rates with carriers and truckers, monitoring group emails, and engaging in problem-solving. A strong commercial and sales approach is essential, with a focus on pricing and quoting, and some time spent in operations.
ResponsibilitiesCommunicate information to customers and sales representatives.Maintain compliance with company policies and procedures.Negotiate and coordinate rates with carriers and truckers.Monitor group emails daily.Engage in problem-solving.Understand the market and conditions.Issue quotes and follow up.Conduct cost analysis.Apply a commercial and sales approach to all situations.Focus on pricing and quoting with some involvement in operations.Essential SkillsCost analysisQuotingNegotiating ratesPricingSales approachWorking with truckers, carriers, and operationsFinancePricing analysisProficiency in Microsoft ExcelExcel data entryData analysisAdditional Skills & QualificationsPossess a 'can-do' attitude with a 'will do' work ethic.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Knowledge and experience in the transportation industry.Critical thinking, task prioritization, and effective communication.Ability to monitor personal and shared email inbox with the team.Preferred experience in logistics space (trucking, logistics analyst/coordinator, freight forwarder, customer broker, carrier, etc.).Work Environment
This position requires working onsite in an office environment, where collaboration with team members and effective communication is essential. The role demands a professional demeanor and adherence to business attire.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cordova, Tennessee.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $31.25 - $31.25/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 Cordova,TN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 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.
\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.
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