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Operations Account Manager - Contract Logistics

Forward Air

  • Union City, CA
  • Today
  • $83,000–$90,000 Per Year

Highlights

Technical: Proficient with common office technologies, including Windows PCs, Microsoft O365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and web conferencing (Teams, Zoom, Webex, etc.). The Operations Account Manager - Contract Logistics, plays a critical role in coordinating and executing highquality domestic freight solutions for our customers.

Numbers & Facts

LocationUnion City, CA
IndustryTransport and Storage - Materials
Salary$83,000–$90,000 Per Year
Company Size2,500 to 4,999 employees
Year Founded1981
Websitehttps://www.forwardair.com/content/careers-0

Description

The Operations Account Manager - Contract Logistics, plays a critical role in coordinating and executing highquality domestic freight solutions for our customers. This position manages shipments from initial planning through final delivery, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and exceptional service throughout the full lifecycle of movement. They are also directly responsible for rate negotiations, cost control, milestone management, and customer updates in real time. 

 

Compensation:  83K-90K

Schedule:  Monday - Friday 7am - 4:30pm

 

Responsibilities

  • Plan, quote, enter, direct, and monitor domestic shipments from initiation to delivery.
  • Ensure all customer instructions, service requirements, and operational notes are accurately entered into the system.
  • Confirm all shipment milestones are present, properly sequenced, and updated throughout the lifecycle of the shipment.
  • Collaborate with the operations team to determine optimal routing that meets the required service level.
  • Negotiate rates with vendors and secure spot quotes as needed to support customer opportunities.
  • Accrue vendor costs, reconcile variances, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
  • Prepare and send invoices to customers with full accuracy and supporting documentation.
  • Ensure freight and documentation comply with all security, TSA, and company compliance programs.
  • Track and monitor the entire process of cargo movement and provide customers with timely updates on movement details.
  • Communicate proactively with internal teams, carriers, and customers to ensure issue escalation and resolution.
  • Maintain organized shipment files, documentation, and audit‑ready records.
  • Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and enhance customer experience.
  • Support operational projects, continuous improvement efforts, and cross‑functional initiatives as needed.
  • All other duties as assigned to meet evolving business needs.

 

Qualifications

  • Education: High school diploma or GED/equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Certification/Licensure: None required; industry‑related certifications a plus.
  • Five (5) years freight forwarding operations or account management experience preferred.
  • Strong understanding of domestic transportation, routing, and service-level requirements.
  • Ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining high accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication, customer service, and relationship‑building skills.
  • Demonstrated discretion and confidentiality in handling and protecting sensitive information.
  • Technical: Proficient with common office technologies, including Windows PCs, Microsoft O365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and web conferencing (Teams, Zoom, Webex, etc.).
  • Environment: Comfort commuting to/from and working in a 100% on‑site setting (listed in this posting), with travel for related meetings/events.

About Company

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.

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