Logistics Specialist (Dwell - Tempe)

Aston Carter; Tempe (AZ); Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Logistics Specialist to join their Inbound Transportation team. This hybrid role involves managing pickups, resolving logistical issues, and conducting data analysis while interacting with approximately 50 vendors. The position requires strong problem-solving skills and proficiency in Excel. The successful candidate will work on-site in Tempe on specific days and remotely on others, with a full transition to on-site work expected in 2025.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• At least one year of professional work experience in logistics or transportation.
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Strong data analysis and interpretation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage scheduled pickups and re-route hauls as necessary.
• Resolve logistical issues to ensure efficient shipment pickups.
• Conduct data analysis to track and improve vendor activities.

Skills

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Excel

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join our client's dynamic Inbound Transportation team as a Logistics Specialist. You will manage scheduled pickups, re-route hauls, and resolve logistical issues while performing data analysis and interacting with a variety of vendors. This role involves working with 18-wheelers carrying freight and requires strong problem-solving skills to ensure shipments are picked up efficiently. You will be responsible for overseeing approximately 50 different vendors, using Excel to track vendor activity, and addressing any issues that may arise.

Responsibilities:

• Manage scheduled pickups and re-route hauls as necessary.
• Resolve logistical issues to ensure efficient shipment pickups.
• Conduct data analysis to track and improve vendor activities.
• Interact with and support approximately 50 different vendors.
• Participate in morning meetings to review plans and recap prior day activities.
• Utilize Excel for tracking and analyzing vendor performance.
• Problem-solve shipment challenges and resolve issues with vendors.

Skills & Qualifications:

• At least one year of professional work experience in logistics or transportation.
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Strong data analysis and interpretation skills.

Work Environment:

This is a hybrid role with a schedule of 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 am to 5 pm. You will work on-site in Tempe on Wednesdays and Thursdays, with the option to work remotely on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays. The role will transition to fully on-site sometime in 2025.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $23.00/hr. 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 specific to elections, plans, or programs. If eligible, the benefits may include:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital insurance
• 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: Fully onsite in Tempe, AZ.

Application Deadline: Expected to close by Jun 1, 2025.