Logistics Specialist

Talentify; Pontiac (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; 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

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Logistics Planning Analyst I based in Pontiac, IL. The role focuses on coordinating production and shipping schedules, reviewing materials and workflow, and generating reports on inventory, costs, and performance.

The position emphasizes data analysis, schedule optimization, and cross-team coordination within a structured office environment. A strong attention to detail and familiarity with MS Office are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to evaluate and analyze manufacturing, labor, and material costs.
• Skilled in accurately documenting and maintaining customer and client information.
• Basic coaching and mentoring abilities, including providing guidance and constructive feedback.
• Understanding of regulations related to production and shipping operations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Review documents and monitor work processes for accuracy and compliance.
• Analyze production schedules, staffing plans, and material needs to determine priorities.
• Track production data including output, material usage, and quality metrics.
• Coordinate inventory and supplies to meet production objectives.
• Adjust schedules in response to design changes, labor or material constraints.
• Distribute schedules and work orders to departments for timely execution.

Skills

Communication

Cost analysis

Documentation

Coaching

Regulatory awareness

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Title: Logistics Planning Analyst I

Job Description

The primary responsibility of a Logistics Planning Analyst is to coordinate and streamline the movement of materials, products, and workflow both within and across departments to support production schedules. This role involves reviewing, maintaining, and distributing production, work, and shipping schedules, as well as preparing reports related to inventory levels, costs, and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Review documents, materials, and products while monitoring work processes to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established standards and specifications.
• Analyze production schedules, work orders, staffing plans, and related documentation to determine resource requirements, material needs, and production priorities.
• Track and maintain production data, including output volumes, raw material usage, and quality control metrics.
• Coordinate the ordering and management of inventory, materials, and supplies necessary to meet production objectives.
• Adjust production schedules as needed in response to design modifications, labor constraints, material shortages, or other operational disruptions.
• Distribute production schedules and work orders to appropriate departments to ensure alignment and timely execution.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with excellent attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and interpersonal effectiveness.
• Ability to evaluate and analyze manufacturing, labor, and material costs.
• Skilled in accurately documenting and maintaining customer and client information.
• Basic coaching and mentoring abilities, including providing guidance and constructive performance feedback.
• Understanding of applicable regulations and requirements related to production and shipping operations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Microsoft Word and Excel.

Work Environment

This role is primarily based in an office setting and involves mostly individual work focused on documentation, data analysis, and coordination activities. You will work within a structured team environment that includes full-time staff and agency personnel, supported by multiple leaders. Daily work relies heavily on standard office technology, including computers and MS Office applications such as Word and Excel. The environment emphasizes accuracy, organization, and consistent communication to support smooth production and logistics operations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Pontiac, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $22.00/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 Pontiac, IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 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.