Logistics Specialist - Brokerage

Forward Air

Groveport, OH

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$60,000–$60,000
SKILLS
Automotive Repair and Maintenance, Brokerage, Cargo/Freight, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Customer Support/Service, Forklift, IBM AS-400 Server, International Business, Less Than Truckload (LTL), Logistics, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Negotiation Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Profit & Loss, Resolve Customer Issues, Sales, Team Player, Warehousing, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Groveport, OH
POSTED
Today

Position: Logistic Specialist - Brokerage

Pay Rate: $60k per year

Schedule: Tues-Sat 8am - 5pm

 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Forward Air is looking for a Solutions Oriented Logistic Specialist. The Logistic Specialist will be responsible for managing new and existing accounts, rate negotiation with the ability to build long term business relationships. They will use exceptional customer service and problem solving skills to manage all the customers’ needs and expectations. This person will be a key member of the team, reporting to the Logistics Manager. The position is responsible for effectively and efficiently finding, developing, improving and utilizing service focused methods for moving and protecting the profitability of the operations 

 

Job Requirements:

  • Freight brokerage experience required. 
  • Ability to negotiating with carriers
  • Excellent problem solving skills
  • Customer service experience
  • Ability to work with all levels - Operations and/or sales
  • Ability to develop long-term business relationships. 
  • Excellent Computer skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Some college coursework is preferred, but not required. 
  • Knowledge of major cities/airport locations in the continental US
  • Willing to work Saturdays
  • Other duties as assigned

 

Qualifications:

  • Excellent communication and problem solving skills
  • Strong team player that thrives in a fast-paced environment
  • Must be flexible to work weekends and overtime as needed
  • Forklift and general freight handling knowledge is a plus
  • General computer skills - Microsoft Office, Outlook, AS400
  • Must be 18 or older

Benefits for Full Time Employees:

  • Performance bonuses available
  • Industry leading benefits package
  • Paid holidays & vacations
  • Great advancement opportunities

Forward Air is an Equal Opportunity employer.

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Forward Air is a leading asset-light provider of transportation services across the United States, Canada, and Latin America. We provide expedited less-than-truckload services, including local pick-up and delivery, shipment consolidation/deconsolidation, warehousing, and customs brokerage by utilizing a comprehensive national network of terminals. In addition, we offer truckload brokerage services, including dedicated fleet services, and intermodal, first and last-mile, high-value drayage services, both to and from seaports and railheads, dedicated contract and Container Freight Station warehouse and handling services. Forward also operates a full portfolio of multimodal solutions, both domestically and internationally, via Omni Logistics. Omni Logistics is a global provider of air, ocean, and ground services for mission-critical freight. We are more than a transportation company. Forward is a single resource for your shipping needs

We move freight, but we’re powered by people. Whether you’re in the warehouse, on the road, or behind the screen, every teammate keeps our global business in motion and brings logistics to life.  

About the Company

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Forward Air

Since 1990, Forward Air has been a leading provider of ground transportation and related logistics services to the North American air freight and expedited LTL market. We offer surface shipping on an accelerated “time-definite” basis, delivering cargo at a specific time, but under less time-sensitive situations – supplying you with a cost effective, reliable alternative to air transportation. We work with companies of all sizes to develop tangible advantages and build the best products to meet your specific needs. Forward Air presents to the wholesale transportation community (logistics companies, freight forwarders, integrated air cargo carriers, passenger/ cargo airlines, and non-traditional shippers), a single-source provider that can deliver more supply chain services and a superior menu of choices. Throughout the years we have added supplementary lines to our linehaul service, such as full truckload operations (Truckload Services), final-mile coverage (Complete® Cartage), and an Airline Logistics program, and we will continue to expand our services to meet the changing needs and growth of our customer base.

Forward Air is structured to optimize both savings and service to our customers. Direct partnerships with owner-operators and other surface transportation providers, enable us to remain cost-competitive. The Forward Air network is designed with over 90 facilities located at or near major U.S. and Canadian airports, 12 regional sort centers and over 300 beyond points (secondary airports provided through our Complete Cartage service), creating one of the most comprehensive linehaul networks in the industry.

The foundation product for Forward Air is our expedited linehaul service, offering consistent and reliable transit and on-time, damage-free deliveries. By locating terminals on or near airports and maintaining a scheduled transportation network, we are able to arrange for convenient and consistent service with broad geographic coverage. Shipments of varying sizes (TL/LTL) are received at our terminals and transported by contracted service providers either (1) on a direct truck to the destination terminal, (2) through our Columbus, Ohio central sorting hub, or (3) through one of our 12 regional hubs, where they are unloaded, sorted, and reloaded in rapid fashion. After reloading the shipments, our contracted service providers deliver them to the destination city for early morning recovery. Through our Forward Air Complete® cartage service, customers also can have shipments picked up from the shipper, delivered to the final consignee, or transferred at the airport, simplifying the freight management processes. These options allow us to maximize handling efficiency of each shipment while minimizing freight loss and damage, improving transit times over traditional ground transportation.

COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Transport and Storage - Materials
FOUNDED
1981
WEBSITE
https://www.forwardair.com/content/careers-0