Associate Logistics Coordinator

Job Title: Associate Logistics Coordinator Job Description
The Associate Logistics Coordinator supports transportation and logistics operations within a fast-paced supply chain environment. This role focuses on coordinating transportation activities such as load planning, scheduling, shipment monitoring, carrier management, and exception resolution to ensure products are delivered efficiently and on time. The Associate Logistics Coordinator collaborates closely with transportation providers, customer service teams, production facilities, and other internal stakeholders to maintain high service levels. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, customer-focused, and thrives in a dynamic environment where priorities can shift quickly.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate transportation activities, including load planning, load scheduling, and load execution to ensure efficient product movement.
- Monitor shipments proactively and address delivery issues or service disruptions to maintain on-time performance.
- Communicate regularly with carriers and internal business partners regarding shipment status, transportation needs, and any changes to orders.
- Manage transportation exceptions, including order changes, rush requests, and accessorial discrepancies, to minimize service impact.
- Confirm load details and ensure accurate and timely transportation data entry and maintenance within company systems.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external transportation providers to support seamless operations.
- Resolve transportation-related issues in a professional, customer-focused, and timely manner.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance transportation processes and service levels.
- Participate in team meetings, training activities, and special projects to support departmental goals.
- Travel occasionally as needed to support operational or project-related activities.
Essential Skills
- Experience in transportation, logistics, supply chain, freight coordination, or a related field, preferably within a fast-paced environment.
- Proven ability to coordinate transportation and logistics operations, including load planning, scheduling, and shipment tracking.
- Strong customer service and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with carriers and internal stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and adapt to changing business needs.
- Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities in a logistics or transportation context.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
- Comfort working with transportation management systems (TMS) and other logistics-related software tools.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail in data maintenance and data entry.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced office or operational environment.
- Customer-focused mindset with the ability to resolve transportation issues independently.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- High school diploma required.
- Associates or bachelors degree in a related field preferred.
- Background in transportation and logistics coordination, freight coordination, or supply chain operations is highly preferred.
- Experience in carrier management and customer service within a logistics or transportation setting.
- Experience as a transportation planner or in dispatch coordination is beneficial.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook for tracking, reporting, and communication.
- Familiarity with shipment tracking tools and processes.
- Ability to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and process enhancements.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
Work Environment
This role is fully onsite in DeKalb, IL, within a fast-paced office and operational environment that supports active transportation and supply chain operations. The Associate Logistics Coordinator works closely with transportation providers, customer service teams, and production facilities, using tools such as Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word) and transportation management systems (TMS) to manage daily activities. The environment involves frequent communication, coordination of multiple shipments and priorities, and participation in meetings and training sessions. Occasional travel may be required to support operational or project needs.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Dekalb, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00/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 Contract position based out of Dekalb, IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Dekalb,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.

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