Logistics Coordinator

We are seeking a highly skilled Logistics Coordinator to join our team at Forward Air. As a Logistics Coordinator, you will be responsible for planning, quoting, and directing domestic shipments, ensuring all customer instructions are entered into the system, and working with the operations team to determine routing for required service levels.

• Plan, quote, enter, direct, and monitor domestic shipments
• Ensure all customer instructions are entered into the system
• Work with operations team to determine routing for required service levels
• Negotiate rates with vendors and request spot quotes
• Accrue vendor costs and work to resolve any variances
• Send invoices to customers
• Ensure freight and documentation meets security, TSA, and company compliance programs
• Track and monitor entire process of cargo movement and keep customers up to date on movement details

• Five (5) years freight forwarding operations or account management experience preferred
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle high volume of transactions
• Ability to multitask and work well under pressure
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to coordinate efforts with other organizations
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Team oriented

• Competitive base salary
• Paid time off within the first year of employment, sick time and holidays
• Company provided life insurance
• Health, vision, and dental insurance options
• Commuter benefit plan
• Optional supplemental life insurance
• 401(k)
• Wellness program
• A great place to work with a terrific culture