Cross-Border Freight Operations Specialist

Talentify; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Logistics Specialist for an onsite Tempe, AZ role focusing on drayage operations and cross-border freight between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. You will track containers, resolve issues in real time, and drive continuous improvement using data-driven insights.

Responsibilities include managing loads, coordinating short-haul trucking, monitoring visibility, and collaborating with carriers and vendors.

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics or transportation operations.
• Alumni should have data analysis experience with large data sets.
• Proactive problem solving in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cross-border freight movement and ensure efficient transport.
• Coordinate drayage operations from ports to facilities.
• Monitor load visibility using Excel and online portals.
• Manage disruptions and resolve issues in transportation portals.
• Run detailed reports to analyze delays and movement.
• Provide verbal updates and summarize impacts and next steps.
• Conduct deep-dive analyses on container data and trends.
• Use Excel for data tracking with pivot tables and VLOOKUP.
• Communicate via Chime, Slack, email and bridge calls.
• Manage a book of business and ensure on-time handling of loads.

Skills

Excel pivot tables

VLOOKUP

Data analysis

Logistics knowledge

SQL

Account management

Tools

MS Access

SQL

Job description

Aston Carter is seeking a Logistics Specialist for an onsite Tempe, AZ role focusing on drayage operations and cross-border freight between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. You will track containers, resolve issues in real time, and drive continuous improvement using data-driven insights.

Responsibilities include managing loads, coordinating short-haul trucking, monitoring visibility, and collaborating with carriers and vendors.