Job Title: Logistics SpecialistJob DescriptionThe Logistics Specialist coordinates day-to-day domestic and international shipments for a manufacturing operation. This role works closely with Production, Sales, third-party logistics providers, carriers, and internal teams to ensure materials are shipped, tracked, and delivered on time while maintaining accurate documentation and logistics data.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate domestic and international shipments from initial scheduling through final delivery.
- Communicate directly with carriers, freight forwarders, and third-party logistics (3PL) providers to schedule, track, and manage transportation.
- Prepare, review, and maintain shipping documentation, including bills of lading (BOLs), release orders, proof of delivery (PODs), shipment records, and freight invoices.
- Monitor shipments in transit and proactively resolve delays, discrepancies, and delivery issues to ensure on-time performance.
- Coordinate return logistics for empty containers, drums, and other transportation equipment.
- Track and manage ISO tank containers, chassis, and other logistics resources to ensure availability and proper utilization.
- Maintain accurate shipment and logistics information within SAP or other supply chain management (SCM) and ERP systems.
- Review freight invoices and transportation charges and support monthly logistics cost reporting and closing activities.
- Support customs clearance activities and international shipping requirements in alignment with regulatory and customer needs.
- Partner with Production and Sales teams to align transportation schedules with customer commitments and production plans.
- Identify opportunities to improve logistics processes, enhance efficiency, and reduce transportation costs.
Essential Skills
- Minimum of 2 years of logistics or supply chain experience, with hands-on shipment coordination rather than solely warehouse work.
- Proven experience coordinating freight from pickup through delivery, including scheduling shipments, tracking loads, managing delays, and ensuring on-time delivery.
- Direct experience working with carriers, 3PL providers, and freight forwarders, with the ability to communicate effectively and resolve transportation issues.
- Experience preparing and managing shipping documentation such as BOLs, PODs, shipment records, and freight invoices.
- ERP system experience, with the ability to maintain and update shipment and logistics data (SAP experience is highly preferred).
- Strong communication skills to coordinate effectively with Production, Sales, carriers, 3PLs, and other internal teams.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple shipments, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience with SAP or other ERP platforms such as Oracle, NetSuite, or Epicor for logistics or supply chain functions.
- Familiarity with supply chain and freight management concepts, including domestic and international logistics.
- Experience supporting customs clearance and international shipping requirements.
- Ability to identify process improvement opportunities within logistics and transportation operations.
- Comfort working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with cross-functional collaboration.
Work EnvironmentThis is an onsite role in a manufacturing environment, working Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The position involves regular interaction with Production, Sales, and external logistics partners, using ERP and supply chain management systems such as SAP or similar platforms to manage shipments and logistics data. The work is primarily office-based within the facility, focused on coordinating transportation activities, maintaining documentation, and communicating with internal and external stakeholders during standard business hours. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kokomo, IN. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $28.00 - $34.00/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. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kokomo, IN. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Kokomo,IN.
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.
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