Logistics Carrier Performance Rep [Nashville, TN]

Aston Carter; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transit benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO / Vacation

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a data-driven professional to identify and resolve carrier performance discrepancies within a fast-paced transportation network. You will pull and analyze data from multiple systems, drive process improvements, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support customer-facing programs.

The role emphasizes strong Excel/SQL skills, data visualization, and the ability to communicate clearly with carriers and internal partners.

Qualifications

• 13 years of experience in dispute resolution, transportation, supply chain, customer support, or operations in a B2B environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience managing large data sets and using them to drive performance and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Identify and resolve performance score discrepancies for carriers within the transportation services network, ensuring accurate and fair performance metrics.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to identify and drive process improvements that enhance service levels, optimize technology, and strengthen carrier performance and engagement.
• Collaborate on the development and delivery of key programs, metrics, reports, analyses, and dashboards that support critical business decisions for customer-facing programs.
• Pull, synthesize, and analyze data from multiple databases and data management systems, including Excel, QuickSight, Hubble, SQL, and other tools, to monitor performance and identify trends.
• Use large data sets to uncover root causes of performance issues and recommend data-driven solutions that improve operational efficiency and carrier outcomes.
• Manage and track cases and issues through ticketing systems and queues, ensuring timely follow-up and resolution.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with carriers via email and other written channels to address performance questions, clarify discrepancies, and support dispute resolution.
• Apply basic mathematics and analytical thinking to validate data, interpret performance metrics, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrate ownership by proactively identifying risks or recurring issues in middle mile operations and proposing actions to address them.
• Deliver results by meeting deadlines, managing priorities across multiple tasks, and consistently supporting on-time freight delivery at optimal cost.
• Act with a bias for action in a fast-paced, operationally focused environment, making informed decisions quickly when required.
• Use program management skills to support the rollout, tracking, and refinement of new carrier performance programs and processes.

Skills

Dispute resolution

Transportation / supply chain

Excel

SQL

QuickSight

Hubble

Written communication

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SQL

QuickSight

Hubble

Job description

Responsibilities

• Identify and resolve performance score discrepancies for carriers within the transportation services network, ensuring accurate and fair performance metrics.


• Partner with cross-functional teams to identify and drive process improvements that enhance service levels, optimize technology, and strengthen carrier performance and engagement.


• Collaborate on the development and delivery of key programs, metrics, reports, analyses, and dashboards that support critical business decisions for customer-facing programs.


• Pull, synthesize, and analyze data from multiple databases and data management systems, including Excel, QuickSight, Hubble, SQL, and other tools, to monitor performance and identify trends.


• Use large data sets to uncover root causes of performance issues and recommend data-driven solutions that improve operational efficiency and carrier outcomes.


• Manage and track cases and issues through ticketing systems and queues, ensuring timely follow-up and resolution.


• Communicate clearly and professionally with carriers via email and other written channels to address performance questions, clarify discrepancies, and support dispute resolution.


• Apply basic mathematics and analytical thinking to validate data, interpret performance metrics, and support continuous improvement initiatives.


• Demonstrate ownership by proactively identifying risks or recurring issues in middle mile operations and proposing actions to address them.


• Deliver results by meeting deadlines, managing priorities across multiple tasks, and consistently supporting on-time freight delivery at optimal cost.


• Act with a bias for action in a fast-paced, operationally focused environment, making informed decisions quickly when required.


• Use program management skills to support the rollout, tracking, and refinement of new carrier performance programs and processes.

Essential Skills

• 13 years of experience in dispute resolution, transportation, supply chain, customer support, or operations in a B2B environment.


• High school diploma or equivalent.


• Entry-level to intermediate proficiency in Excel, including the ability to synthesize data and work with spreadsheets efficiently.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic computer skills.


• Experience managing large data sets and using them to drive performance and process improvements.


• Ability to pull and work with data from databases and data management systems, with exposure to tools such as QuickSight, Hubble, and SQL.


• Strong written communication skills, especially through email, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with carriers and internal partners.


• Demonstrated problem-solving skills, including the ability to analyze issues, identify root causes, and propose practical solutions.


• Comfort working in an operationally focused role with no phone-based customer support responsibilities.


• Fast and accurate typing skills suitable for handling high volumes of email and data entry.


• Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned tasks and issues.


• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple cases or tickets through ticketing systems and queues.

Work Environment

The role is 100% onsite in a fast-paced, data-driven logistics and transportation environment. You will work closely with operations, program, and analytics teams while primarily engaging with carriers and partners through email and digital tools rather than phone. The standard schedule consists of four 10-hour days from Friday through Monday, with the option to choose a shift start time between 5:30 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. Initial training takes place onsite for the first two weeks, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The environment is highly operational and performance-focused, with frequent use of Excel, SQL, QuickSight, Hubble, ticketing systems, and other data management platforms. The role offers an opportunity to gain valuable experience in a large-scale transportation network and can provide a strong foundation for future career growth and potential conversion opportunities based on business needs

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Nashville, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00/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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Nashville, TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Nashville,TN.

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.

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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.