Logistics Analyst

Talentify; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Paid time off

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Logistics Analyst for its downtown Columbus, OH office. The role focuses on expediting materials, monitoring shipments, and coordinating with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery for projects and operations.

You will manage ERP/MRP workflows, maintain purchase orders, generate performance reports, and partner with cross-functional teams. This is a contract onsite position with a typical pay range of $25–$30 per hour, with benefits available where eligible.

Qualifications

• The role requires expediting materials and managing supplier performance.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and shipment documentation (BOLs, ASNs, etc.).
• Ability to coordinate logistics with suppliers, carriers, and warehouses.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Experience applying Excel and basic data analysis to performance data.
• Experience supporting outages, turnarounds, or schedule-driven operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage expediting activities for suppliers and materials.
• Monitor orders and shipments, identify risks, and drive recovery actions.
• Coordinate with suppliers, carriers, brokers, and warehouses.
• Resolve shipment, documentation, customs, and quality issues.
• Maintain purchase orders and delivery status in ERP/MRP.
• Partner with Buyers, Planners, Project Managers, and Site Materials teams.
• Support critical projects via material tracking and reporting.
• Produce supplier performance and on-time delivery reports.
• Use Excel and BI tools to analyze performance and identify improvements.

Skills

Expediting materials

Supplier performance management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Organization skills

Excel

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics, or related field

Associate degree with 3+ years relevant experience; OR 4+ years expediting, materials, logistics, or supply chain experience

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Job Title: Logistics Analyst

Job Description

The Logistics Analyst is responsible for expediting materials and services to ensure on-time delivery for projects and operations. This role manages supplier commitments, tracks shipments, resolves delivery issues, and partners with internal teams to maintain material availability and minimize schedule impacts.

Responsibilities

• Manage expediting activities for assigned suppliers and materials, securing delivery commitments and shipment schedules.
• Monitor orders and shipments, identify risks, and drive recovery actions for late or critical deliveries.
• Coordinate with suppliers, carriers, brokers, and warehouses to ensure timely and accurate deliveries.
• Resolve shipment, documentation, customs, and quality-related issues, escalating when necessary.
• Maintain accurate purchase order and delivery status in ERP/MRP systems.
• Partner with Buyers, Planners, Project Managers, and Site Materials teams to align delivery schedules and material requirements.
• Support critical projects, outages, and turnarounds through material tracking and reporting.
• Produce supplier performance and on-time delivery reports.
• Use Excel and business intelligence tools to analyze performance and identify improvement opportunities.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics, or related field; OR Associate degree with 3+ years of relevant experience; OR 4+ years of expediting, materials, logistics, or supply chain experience.
• Experience expediting materials and managing supplier performance.
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and shipment documentation (BOLs, ASNs, etc.).
• Experience coordinating logistics with suppliers, carriers, and warehouses.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Excel and basic data analysis.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience supporting industrial, manufacturing, utility, or large-scale project environments.
• Familiarity with supplier scorecards, on-time delivery metrics, claims, and chargeback processes.
• Experience supporting outages, turnarounds, or other schedule-driven operations.

Work Environment

This role operates onsite at a downtown headquarters facility, working Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The position is based in an office environment and involves frequent use of ERP/MRP systems, spreadsheets, and business intelligence tools to manage purchase orders, shipments, and inventory data. The work requires regular interaction with internal teams and external suppliers, carriers, and logistics partners, with a focus on timely communication and coordination. The environment supports long-term career growth and offers the potential to transition into a full-time role for strong performers.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Columbus, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Columbus,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 2026.

About Aston Carter

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 Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

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.

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 [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.