Logistics Specialist

Aston Carter; Monee (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO / Vacation

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a detail-oriented Logistics Specialist to support transportation, shipping, and logistics operations in a fast-paced distribution environment. Based in Monee, IL, this onsite role coordinates freight activities, analyzes costs, and resolves shipment issues to keep products moving efficiently through the supply chain.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in logistics, strong Excel and MS Office skills, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of recent logistics, transportation, or supply chain experience.
• Strong Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of transportation and shipping regulations.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate transportation services to ensure efficient and cost-effective shipment of goods.
• Provide freight quotes to internal teams and customers using transportation systems and carrier resources.
• Monitor compliance with established shipping and routing procedures.
• Support freight invoice processing and payment activities.
• Track and manage aging open orders while ensuring timely shipment.
• Investigate and resolve freight rating discrepancies and transportation exceptions.
• Manage freight claims and coordinate resolutions with carriers and internal stakeholders.
• Analyze freight spending by carrier, service mode, and shipment type to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Partner with Procurement, Customer Service, Finance, and Operations teams to support logistics activities.
• Process shipping transactions within warehouse and inventory management systems.
• Assist with rerouting shipments and resolving transportation issues.
• Respond to logistics challenges impacting customers, shipments, or operational performance.
• Promote and support workplace safety initiatives.
• Perform additional logistics and transportation-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Logistics experience

Excel

MS Office

Transportation regulations

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of recent logistics, transportation, or supply chain experience.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis and reporting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of transportation and shipping regulations.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.

Preferred

• Previous warehouse, distribution, or shipping experience.
• Experience with logistics, transportation, inventory, or ERP systems.
• Experience analyzing freight costs and transportation metrics.
• Familiarity with inventory management, shipping documentation, and carrier relations.

Pay

$25.00/hour

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Work Environment

Onsite warehouse and distribution setting with a dedicated desk space and collaborative team environment.

About The Opportunity

We are seeking a detail-oriented Logistics Specialist to support transportation, shipping, and logistics operations within a fast-paced distribution environment. This role is responsible for coordinating freight activities, analyzing transportation costs, resolving shipment issues, and ensuring products move efficiently throughout the supply chain. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, logistics experience, and the ability to work cross-functionally with multiple departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate transportation services to ensure efficient and cost-effective shipment of goods.
• Provide freight quotes to internal teams and customers using transportation systems and carrier resources.
• Monitor compliance with established shipping and routing procedures.
• Support freight invoice processing and payment activities.
• Track and manage aging open orders while ensuring timely shipment completion.
• Investigate and resolve freight rating discrepancies and transportation exceptions.
• Manage freight claims and coordinate resolutions with carriers and internal stakeholders.
• Analyze freight spending by carrier, service mode, and shipment type to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Partner with Procurement, Customer Service, Finance, and Operations teams to support logistics activities.
• Process shipping transactions within warehouse and inventory management systems.
• Assist with rerouting shipments and resolving transportation issues.
• Respond to logistics challenges impacting customers, shipments, or operational performance.
• Promote and support workplace safety initiatives.
• Perform additional logistics and transportation-related duties as assigned.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Monee, IL.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/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 Permanent position based out of Monee, IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 12, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Monee,IL.

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.