Logistics Specialist [Tempe, AZ]

Aston CarterTempe, AZ
6d$22 - $22Onsite

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.

Benefits

  • 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)
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