Job Information
Aston Carter Logistics Administrator in Brighton, Michigan
Job Title: Logistics Administrator
Job Description
The Logistics Administrator serves as a key point of contact between internal teams, customers, and logistics partners, with a strong focus on coordinating outbound shipments, ensuring documentation and compliance accuracy, maintaining ERP data, and providing clear and timely customer communication. This role supports on-time delivery, accurate invoicing, and audit-ready records in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Responsibilities
Coordinate outbound shipments to ensure on-time delivery in alignment with customer requirements and production schedules.
Serve as the primary liaison between carriers, customers, internal manufacturing teams, and account stakeholders to support smooth shipment execution.
Plan and coordinate LTL, parcel, and expedited shipments based on customer and business needs.
Obtain freight rate quotes, support carrier selection, and calculate freight charges and customer upcharges accurately.
Prepare, audit, and maintain all shipping documentation, including bills of lading, packing slips, invoices, and export paperwork.
Process and reconcile shipping invoices, ensuring accuracy against customer purchase orders, quotes, and sales orders.
Enter invoices into customer portals and internal ERP systems in a timely and accurate manner.
Maintain organized shipment files and ensure documentation is audit-ready at all times.
Reconcile monthly freight reports and file freight claims when necessary.
Maintain required export documentation, including NAFTA certificates and customs paperwork, in compliance with applicable requirements.
Enter and maintain shipment data within ERP systems, such as Sage or SAP, ensuring data integrity.
Maintain open and closed sales order records, ensuring accuracy throughout the shipment lifecycle.
Create and maintain operational logs, including late delivery reports, manual shipment logs, and daily invoicing summaries.
Collaborate with internal teams to resolve shipment issues, documentation discrepancies, and customer inquiries promptly.
Prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines while maintaining high standards of accuracy and customer service.
Essential Skills
Minimum of 2 years of experience in logistics, order processing, or a related administrative role.
Experience working with an ERP or CRM system, such as Sage or SAP.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook and Excel.
Strong attention to detail with a focus on documentation and data accuracy.
Excellent communication skills with a customer service mindset.
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Comfort working across multiple systems and customer portals.
Strong organizational and follow-up skills.
Ability to perform accurate data entry and maintain structured records.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with Sage ERP is highly beneficial, but any ERP exp will do
Background in logistics coordination, shipping documentation is ideal
Familiarity with export documentation, including NAFTA certificates and customs paperwork, is a plus.
Experience reconciling freight reports and filing freight claims is helpful.
Ability to collaborate effectively with manufacturing, customer service, and carrier partners.
Work Environment
This is an on-site, Monday through Friday position with standard hours of 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., including a 30-minute unpaid lunch break. The role is primarily desk-based and requires comfort sitting at a workstation for extended periods while working in ERP systems, customer portals, and Microsoft Office applications. The team environment is friendly and well-tenured, offering support and knowledge sharing. The position is structured as a 6-month contract-to-hire opportunity, providing a path to longer-term employment for strong performers.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Brighton, MI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $26.00/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 onsite position in Brighton,MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 5, 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® 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 (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.