Logistics Specialist

Position: Logistics Specialist Pay Rate: $54,000.00 per year Job Description: The Logistics Specialist plays a strategic role in Forward's Truckload Brokerage operations, driving advanced rate negotiations, optimizing load planning, and leveraging data to ensure operational efficiency and profitability.

This position serves as a subject matter expert within the operations team, working closely with leadership to align processes with business goals.

Core Responsibilities & Duties: * Oversee complex load optimization by analyzing routes, freight data, and logistics trends to enhance profitability and service levels * Resolve escalated and complex carrier issues involving pick-up, delivery, routing, and compliance challenges * Generate detailed operational reports, including performance metrics, cost analysis, and trend insights, and present findings to senior leadership * Lead strategic rate negotiations with key carriers, implementing cost-saving strategies while maintaining service quality * Utilize advanced features within the Transportation Management System (TMS) to monitor operations, generate reports, and identify performance trends * Develop and implement process improvement strategies to streamline communication, enhance load execution, and optimize carrier management * Collaborate with internal stakeholders and leadership to align operational initiatives with company objectives and evolving market demands * Stay informed on industry trends, regulatory changes, and competitive benchmarks to inform strategic decision-making * All other duties as assigned to meet evolving business need Qualifications & Skills: * Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field strongly preferred; High School Diploma / GED or equivalent required * Experience in logistics, supply chain, and/or transportation operations required (internship and/or co-op experience is applicable) * Working experience in trailer pool management (i.e.

organizing, tracking, maintaining, and optimizing a fleet of trailers) highly preferred * Strong problem-solving skills with a strategic and analytical approach to work * Excellent communication skills with a knack for building and leveraging relationships * Prior experience leading, coaching, and mentoring co-workers/peers preferred * Working knowledge of/experience with leading Transportation Management Systems (TMS) required; McLeod TMS expertise preferred * Proficient with common office technologies, including Windows PCs, Microsoft O365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and web conferencing (Teams, Zoom, Webex, etc.) * Comfort commuting to/from and working in a 100% on-site setting (listed in this posting), with travel for related meetings/events * Demonstrated discretion and confidentiality in handling and protecting sensitive information Forward Air is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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