What are the responsibilities and job description for the Logistics Coordinator position at Forward Air Corporation?
Job Description
Position: Logistics Coordinator
Available Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Compensation: $29.00 per hour
Core Responsibilities & Duties
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.
Ranked 3rd in Newsweeks 2022 " Americas Most Trustworthy Companies " publication
Position: Logistics Coordinator
Available Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Compensation: $29.00 per hour
Core Responsibilities & Duties
- Assist in the continued development, implementation, and maintenance of a Quality System in the warehouse operation
- Support in the execution and presentation of weekly and quarterly key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Ensure compliance with relevant quality and regulatory standards
- Manage and execute the training and development of account personnel
- Conduct audits of distribution centers (DC) operational processes
- Lead a team of account dedicated staff members
- Work with operations management and account supervisors to ensure high quality performance, strict process & safety adherence, and continuous improvement
- Support the execution of performance assessments, risk assessments, and quality investigations
- Perform customer facing functions including teleconference meetings, presentations, and email correspondence
- Other duties as assigned
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required
- Associate’s/bachelor’s degree preferred
- Five (5) years of warehouse and/or distribution management experience
- Staff/personnel management within a distribution, warehouse, and/or 3PL facility
- Adequate knowledge, experience, and/or understanding of the supply chain industry
- KPI metric development
- Safety Compliance
- WMS Systems
- Adequate understanding of value-added services
- Multiple languages such as Spanish is required
- Proficient with administrative and reporting tools and applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook etc.
- Forklift certification and/or license a plus
- 5S, Lean, or similar training/certifications
- Hazardous Materials Storage and Shipping
- Competitive base salary
- Two weeks of 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
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.
Ranked 3rd in Newsweeks 2022 " Americas Most Trustworthy Companies " publication
Salary : $29