A leading logistics firm in Indianapolis is seeking a Project Logistics Specialist for a contract-to-hire position. Responsibilities include making travel arrangements, maintaining communication with hotel representatives, and organizing logistics for consultants. This role offers a pay rate of $20-$22 per hour and benefits from day one, supporting smooth operations throughout project preparations. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational skills and be adept at communicating with various stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Make travel arrangements for all project operations.
Maintain communication with hotel representatives regarding rooming lists and changes.
Work with Project Manager to organize hotel rooming and carpool lists.
Job description
Contract-to-Hire Position (6 month contract)! Benefits Included from Day 1.
Contract Pay: $20-$22
Project Logistics
Make travel arrangements for all project operations
Reserve large room blocks and negotiates rates with hotels
Maintain constant communication with hotel representatives regarding rooming lists, arrival times, and any necessary changes
Reserve rental cars and maintain communication with Enterprise, National and AVIS representatives
Book consultant flights as needed
Create and mail badges for consultants as needed
Work with Project Manager to organize and maintain hotel rooming lists and carpool lists throughout onboarding and during project
Sit on client calls with AE’s to best understand project logistics
Travel to projects as needed for project preparation and consultant orientations
General Logistics
Work directly with AE’s and recruiters on staff augmentation roles requiring travel for consultants.
Reserve flights
Reserve hotels
Reserve rental cars
Provide expense cost estimates for SOWs and Proposals
Manage Zendesk ticket queue for AE/Recruiter travel requests
Logistics Organization
Streamline travel request process to ensure accurate and timely reservations.
Facilitate process improvement on all fronts, aid in organization, streamlining processes, communication, etc.
Research tools for streamlining PMO processes.
Act as a liaison between AE’s, Recruiters, consultants, accounting, etc.
Reconcile credit card reports for logistics expenditure on a weekly basis
Onboarding (Only support for large projects or additional overflow support)
Onboard consultants for projects from start to finish
Launch background + drug/medical screenings
Issue all tax forms and other paperwork
Compile vaccination records and organize all medical screenings within employee files
Maintain communication with consultants throughout onboarding process