Logistics Coordinator

Troy, MO Job Description As a Logistics Coordinator, you will play a vital role in coordinating trucks for both receiving and shipments. You will assist in managing the procedures and accommodations of daily raw material inflow and finished goods production for customer shipments. Responsibilities Serve as the point of contact for trucking companies for inbound and outbound shipments at various locations.Prepare and perform annual freight bids, including preparing bids for carriers, collecting data, calculating individual costs, and preparing comparison spreadsheets for management review.Communicate daily with transportation providers to ensure smooth distribution of shipments.Coordinate the distribution of shipments between transportation providers.Perform freight negotiations to enhance service for the company and customers.Collect freight rates as requested by the purchasing department and Project General Manager.Create monthly freight accrual spreadsheets for the Accounting Department.Serve as the finished goods process owner, collaborating with Production, Shipping, and Management to maintain adequate inventory levels.Print ingot labels as needed and provide backup support for additional plant locations. Essential Skills Experience in logistics and transportation.Strong coordination and communication skills.Ability to perform detailed data analysis and prepare reports.Proficiency in freight negotiation.Experience with inventory management. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience serving as a process owner in a manufacturing environment.Ability to support multiple plant locations.Familiarity with preparing shipping documents and load sheets. Work Environment This role is based in an office within a manufacturing plant in Troy, MO. The position offers flexible start and stop times within regular business hours, Monday through Friday. The work environment fosters a supportive culture with opportunities for growth as the workforce ages and new ideas and processes are encouraged. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Troy, MO. Pay And Benefits The pay range for this position is $31.25 - $31.25/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) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Troy,MO. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 1, 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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com 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. 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