What are the responsibilities and job description for the Logistics Coordinator (Puyallup, WA) position at Aston Carter?
Job Title: Logistics Coordinator
Job Description
The Logistics Coordinator supports customers by providing safe and clean equipment for export shipments and managing container transportation to the load port as needed. This role is responsible for managing costs responsibly and working closely with team members and other departments to achieve team and company goals.
Responsibilities
This role is based in an office setting with around 60 people divided into 4-5 sections handling different portions of inbound and outbound freight. The standard work schedule is Monday to Friday, 7am-4pm, with a start time between 6am-7am. There is potential for overtime with 9-10 hour shifts. The position is 100% onsite for training, with the potential to work remotely one day a week based on performance.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Puyallup, Washington.
We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to sex, race, or any other protected classification.
Requirements
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. This temporary role may be eligible for the following:
The pay range for this position is $25.96 - $25.96/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
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
Available For This Temporary Role May Include The Following
This is a hybrid position in Puyallup,WA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 2025.
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® double diamond 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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.
Job Description
The Logistics Coordinator supports customers by providing safe and clean equipment for export shipments and managing container transportation to the load port as needed. This role is responsible for managing costs responsibly and working closely with team members and other departments to achieve team and company goals.
Responsibilities
- Manage equipment costs through effective interactions with customer load sites, railroads, container storage facilities, trucking companies, and ocean terminals.
- Coordinate export loads with trucking companies and load sites.
- Build relationships with industry partners to enable strong negotiations and supplier management.
- Manage and maintain necessary container inventory levels, including forecasting incoming supply and demand up to six weeks in advance.
- Monitor and communicate export shipment status and proactively resolve anticipated service failures, where possible.
- Maintain strong communication channels with internal groups including Customer Service, Sales & Marketing, Accounting, Vessel Operations, Pricing, and others.
- Provide logistics service primarily via email for logistics customers within the coordination of shipping containers both locally and internationally.
- Handle a high volume of emails daily, determining which are important and which are for reference.
- Experience in Logistics, Shipping, BOL, and Transportation
- Ability to handle high volumes of documentation
- Minimum of three years of business or transportation experience (transportation, logistics, import/export, etc.)
- Strong interpersonal and teaming skills
- Ability to independently work on projects and be self-motivated
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field is an advantage
- Interest in pursuing a career in logistics/transportation
- Quick thinker and problem solver
This role is based in an office setting with around 60 people divided into 4-5 sections handling different portions of inbound and outbound freight. The standard work schedule is Monday to Friday, 7am-4pm, with a start time between 6am-7am. There is potential for overtime with 9-10 hour shifts. The position is 100% onsite for training, with the potential to work remotely one day a week based on performance.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Puyallup, Washington.
We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to sex, race, or any other protected classification.
Requirements
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. This temporary role may be eligible for the following:
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k)/Roth
- Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D
- Short and long-term disability
- HSA & DCFSA
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Company Paid Time off or State Sick Leave
The pay range for this position is $25.96 - $25.96/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
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)
This is a hybrid position in Puyallup,WA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 2025.
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® double diamond 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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.
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