Logistics Coordinator & Analyst

Logistics Coordinator & Analyst (Administrative Assistant III) - Nashville, TN

Ready to drive operational excellence in a fast-paced logistics environment? Join our Transportation Operations team and help optimize freight movements across North America!

Why This Role Matters

As a Logistics Coordinator & Analyst, you'll be at the heart of our transportation operations, ensuring seamless freight movements into fulfillment centers across North America. Your analytical skills and operational expertise will directly impact our ability to deliver exceptional service to customers while driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Position Details

• Location: On-site in Nashville, Tennessee (37203)
• Schedule: Wednesday-Saturday, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (4x10 schedule)
• Pay: $22/hour
• Contract: 6 months with strong potential for extension and permanent conversion
• Start Date: July 2025 (specific date TBD)

What You'll Do

Daily Operations Excellence:

• Manage and coordinate daily freight movements flowing into North American fulfillment centers
• Serve as the process and execution expert for your assigned operations
• Use sound judgment to contain disruptions or escalate appropriately to leadership
• Execute all processes according to established standard work expectations

Relationship & Communication Management:

• Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Provide tactical communication with customers, carriers, vendors, suppliers, and internal teams
• Move seamlessly between shipper support teams with deep systems and process knowledge
• Create comprehensive weekly narratives outlining findings and variances to operational goals
• Present analytical findings in leadership review forums

Analysis & Process Improvement:

• Pull and analyze data from databases using Excel, Access, SQL, and other data management systems
• Perform ad hoc reporting and analysis to support business decisions
• Develop performance metrics that drive measurable business results
• Lead initiatives to re-engineer business processes and identify root causes of operational defects
• Systematically escalate problems while ensuring proper follow-through on resolutions

Strategic Support:

• Work within tight time constraints to meet critical business needs
• Scope out business and functional requirements for technical teams
• Understand business impact of operational trends and make data-driven recommendations
• Standardize processes to eliminate inefficiencies and reduce defects

About the Opportunity

Our client's Transportation Operations team is expanding rapidly, and you'll be joining a brand-new team in a high-growth area focused on transportation operations and fulfillment network management. This role offers excellent exposure to complex logistics operations and significant opportunities for professional growth.

What We're Looking For

Required Experience:

• 1-3+ years of freight/logistics coordination experience
• Advanced Excel proficiency including pivot tables, complex formulas, and data analysis
• Proven carrier relationship management experience
• Track record of successful process improvement initiatives
• Experience with Excel, Access, SQL, and other data management systems

Essential Skills:

• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities
• Strong program management capabilities
• Ability to pull, analyze, and interpret data with ease
• Experience standardizing processes and eliminating root causes of operational issues
• Proven ability to work independently in high-pressure environments
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail

The Ideal Candidate:

• Thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments
• Takes ownership of processes and outcomes
• Builds strong relationships across all organizational levels
• Demonstrates continuous improvement mindset
• Balances tactical execution with strategic thinking
• Comfortable with ambiguity and changing priorities

Why Join Our Team?

• Growth Opportunity: Join a new team in a rapidly expanding area of the business
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a 4x10 schedule with 3-day weekends
• Career Development: Strong potential for contract extension and permanent conversion
• Impactful Work: Your analysis and coordination directly influence operational success
• Professional Environment: Work with experienced logistics professionals and cutting-edge systems

Ready to Drive Operational Excellence?

If you're a logistics professional who combines analytical prowess with operational expertise, we want to hear from you. This role offers the perfect blend of hands-on coordination, data analysis, and process improvement in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.
Apply today to start your journey with us in July 2025!

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/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 Nashville,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 27, 2025.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

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.