Job Title: Part-time Global Forwarding Coordinator Job Description This role is a part-time, weekend opportunity for a conscientious individual with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. You will be a quick learner, able to think on your feet, handle problem-solving, and manage repetitive tasks and escalate when necessary. The primary purpose of this position is to ensure there are no gaps in freight movement over the weekend. You will multi-task and prioritize duties in a fast-paced environment while providing exceptional service. The Global Forwarding Coordinator supports, collaborates, and assists global forwarding personnel with customer shipment details, covering the peddle run business, supporting inland teams, air export, and import. Responsibilities + Understand the processes involved in international shipping from purchase order to delivery of cargo at the ultimate destination. + Assist global forwarding personnel and other third parties with inquiries and problem resolution. + Generate, file, and maintain up-to-date and accurate customer records, reports, shipment documentation, etc. + Provide tracking and tracing services for customer shipments. + Provide support and backup for the delivery and turnovers. + Perform load-audits. + Provide reporting and documentation collection support to global forwarding personnel and ensure customer data integrity. + Ensure adherence to customer SOPs, government agency regulations, and company standards. + Perform other duties and projects as assigned. Essential Skills + High School Diploma/GED + Basic Excel and Outlook skills + 6 months to 2 years of previous work experience in logistics, inventory, or supply chain capacity + Ability to think on your feet and problem solve + Excellent communication and soft skills Additional Skills & Qualifications + Experience in logistics or transportation (export/import) is a plus Work Environment This role will be 100% remote, but the candidate must be local to IL. Equipment will be provided. This is an open-ended contract with hours about 20-25 per week, starting around 5 pm on Fridays, and covering Saturday days and Sunday days. Hours example: Friday: 5 pm - 9 pm (or longer), Saturday: 8 am - 5 pm, Sunday: 8 am - 5 pm. The work environment features a flexible workforce model, modern facilities with a large kitchen area and drink machines, and a dynamic and supportive company culture. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $27.00/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 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 remote position. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 28, 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. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: + Hiring diverse talent + Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection + Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes + Ensuring growth opportunities for our people 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 (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.