Customer Relations Coordinator/logistics

Forward Air Corp.; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Forward Air Corp. is seeking a Customer Relations Coordinator to provide front-line administrative and customer service support at an on-site transportation terminal.

You will help ensure accurate shipment processing, documentation, and timely updates for customers, carriers, drivers, and internal teams. The role involves data entry, shipment tracking, scheduling, POD preparation, and participation in accounts receivable/payable and billing tasks.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; undergraduate degree preferred.
• Prior customer service, administrative support, logistics, or transportation experience preferred; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Serve as 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 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 documentation, labels, and proof of delivery (POD).
• Support terminal or site activities including freight acceptance and driver assistance as needed.
• Assist with accounts receivable, accounts payable, and billing tasks including invoice preparation and reconciliation.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical files for shipment, financial, and administrative docs.
• Communicate with carriers, warehouses, dispatch, and operations to ensure timely freight movement.
• Identify service issues or delays and escalate to operations leadership per procedures.
• Support routine administrative tasks such as mail processing, record updates, and office supply monitoring.
• Participate in training, meetings, and process improvement activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written & verbal communication

Team collaboration

Discretion & confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Windows OS

Job description

The Customer Relations Coordinator provides front‑line administrative and customer service support to ensure accurate shipment processing, documentation, and communication within a transportation terminal 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: $23.00 per hour

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8 AM - 4:30 PM

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 documentation, 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 escalated 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.