Logistics Specialist [Tempe, AZ]

Aston Carter•Tempe, AZ

6d•$22 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Join a dynamic team dedicated to managing and optimizing freight movement across borders. As a Logistics Specialist, you will play a crucial role in drayage operations, overseeing short-distance freight transport and ensuring compliance and efficiency across international borders.

Requirements

Strong computer literacy skills, particularly in Excel.
Problem-solving and proactive thinking.
Background in operations support, logistics, supply chain, transportation, freight, third-party logistics, and vendor management.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting logistics, preferably in an account management or vendor management role.
Expertise in MS Access and SQL is a plus.
Experience in manufacturing, transportation, customer service, and distribution environments.
Data management and data quality control experience, with proficiency in pulling and analyzing large data sets.
Demonstrated experience using data to drive root cause elimination and process improvement.
Self-starter who is passionate about data and enjoys identifying trends.

Responsibilities

Manage cross-border freight movements, particularly between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
Coordinate drayage operations, overseeing short-haul trucking from ports or border crossings to fulfillment centers or warehouses.
Serve as a central point for real-time issue resolution involving carriers, vendors, and internal teams.
Ensure visibility of loads using Excel and portals.
Manage disruptions on the portal and run reports to identify reasons for container movement delays.
Track containers within your designated region and report verbally on developments within your scope.
Conduct deep dives into container information and delays, presenting findings effectively.
Work extensively with Excel for container tracking, data aggregation, and analysis using pivot tables and vlookups.
Communicate effectively using Chime, Slack, email, and other communication platforms.
Handle assigned volumes and book of business with a focus on individual, detailed work.