Customer Relations Coordinator

Forward Air Corporation; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 19,264 - 27,436; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site work

Hourly wage increases

Job summary

Forward Air Corporation in Charlotte, NC seeks a Customer Relations Coordinator to provide front-line administrative and customer service support for multimodal shipments. You will be a primary contact for customers, carriers, drivers, and internal teams to ensure accurate processing and timely updates.

The role involves data entry for shipment details, scheduling, tracking, documentation, and billing tasks, with on-site work Monday–Friday 11am–7pm.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior customer service or administrative support experience preferred.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Serve as central contact for customers, carriers, drivers, and internal teams.
• Respond to shipment status inquiries and documentation requests.
• Enter shipment data accurately within timelines.
• Track and trace shipments and communicate updates.
• Coordinate pickups, deliveries, and appointments.
• Prepare and review shipping documents (AWBs, bills of lading, POD).
• Support accounts receivable, accounts payable, and billing tasks.
• Maintain organized files for shipment and financial documentation.
• Communicate with carriers and operations teams to move freight.
• Assist with routine admin and process improvement activities.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft 365

Web conferencing

Job description

Job Description
Customer Relations Coordinator provides front ‑ line administrative and customer service support to ensure accurate shipment processing, documentation, and communication multimodal transportation terminal, air/ocean branch, or contract logistics site. They serve as a primary point of contact for customers, carriers, drivers, and internal teams, helping ensure shipments move smoothly and customers receive timely, accurate updates. They are responsible for scheduling, shipment tracking and tracing, customer support, documentation, and core financial activities such as accounts receivable, accounts payable, and billing. They interact closely with customers, drivers, carriers, and operational teams to support the timely movement of freight across logistics networks and may assist with freight acceptance and basic cartage support where applicable.
Compensation: Starting at $16.95 per hour, with opportunities for wage increases based on performances, training completing, and advancement within the position.
Schedule: Monday- Friday 11am-7pm, onsite
Responsibilities

• Serve as a central point of contact for customers, carriers, drivers, and internal teams via phone, email, and in ‑ person interactions.
• Provide front ‑ line customer service by responding to shipment status inquiries, documentation requests, and routine service questions.
• Perform accurate data entry for shipment details, customer instructions, order updates, and operational records within required timelines.
• Track and trace shipments using internal systems and carrier platforms; communicate updates to customers and internal teams.
• Coordinate scheduling for pickups, deliveries, appointments, and other routine operational activities.
• Prepare, review, and organize shipping documents such as air waybills (AWBs), bills of lading, labels, and proof of delivery (POD).
• Support terminal or site activities as needed, including freight acceptance, driver assistance, and shipment paperwork handling.
• Assist with accounts receivable, accounts payable, and billing support tasks, including invoice preparation, verification, and reconciliation.
• Maintain organized and compliant electronic and physical files for shipment, financial, and administrative documentation.
• Communicate with carriers, warehouses, dispatch, and internal operations teams to support timely movement of freight.
• Identify routine service issues or delays and elevate them to operations leadership according to established procedures.
• Support routine administrative tasks such as inbound/outbound mail processing, record updates, and office supply monitoring.
• Participate in training, meetings, and process improvement activities as assigned.
• All other duties as assigned to meet evolving business needs.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent required; undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Previous experience in customer service, administrative support, logistics, or transportation environments preferred; training provided.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow established processes consistently.
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills with a customer ‑ focused approach.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast ‑ paced , team ‑ oriented , on ‑ site environment.
• 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.