Logistics Specialist

Position: Logistics Specialist Schedule: Sunday-Thursday OR Tuesday-Saturday 8am-5pm Eastern Summary: Forward Air is seeking an energetic, logistics-minded professional to support the growth of our successful “Power Only” program. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to one of the fastest growing segments at Forward Air. As a Logistics Specialist, your key responsibilities will include optimizing load bundles, negotiating competitive rates, securing reliable capacity, and building long-term relationships with carriers. You’ll manage all aspects of carrier procurement, oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of orders, and collaborate across departments to deliver best-in-class service to both carriers and customers. If you are passionate about logistics and eager to thrive in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment, we would love to hear from you! Responsibilities: Develop new Power Only carriers and expand existing carrier relationships Learn about carriers’ preferences and build strong relationships with key contacts Create load bundles, and negotiate long-term rates with dedicated carrier partners Oversee the lifecycle of covered loads, including managing exceptions Act as the liaison between customer teams and carriers Proactively communicate service failures to internal teams and collaborate cross-functionally to determine best solutions Promote best-in-class service to our carriers and customers Network internally across teams Maintain expected service levels and other KPIs to drive business retention and growth Trailer Management | Create & maintain trailer pools based on business requirement Other duties as assigned Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED, Bachelor’s degree preferred Experience in Freight Brokerage Sales or a related sales industry \ A positive, 'can-do' attitude combined with a strong work ethic and a willingness to go above and beyond Strong relationship building skills Self-driven and highly motivated Ability to work weekends Skills: Skilled in negotiation and influencing others Quick learner with strong multitasking abilities Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills Ability to prioritize tasks, maintain a strong sense of urgency, and effectively execute responsibilities. Strong verbal and written communication skills Capable to work both independently and collaboratively within a team Leverage technology to promote automation and enhance efficiency Forward Air is an Equal Opportunity employer. Forward Air is an Equal Opportunity employer. #IND About Us 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 (https://www.newsweek.com/americas-most-trustworthy-companies-2022/transport-logistics-packaging) " publication About the Team