Distribution Specialist - Flex Forward

Position:

Flex Forward Specialist Pay:

$55k•$65k

Schedule:

Mon•Fri 8am•5pm

Job Description:

Projects and pricing analyst for our Flex Forward division. Individuals must be self-motivated with the ability to maximize the efficiencies of our supply chain. This role assists in developing and facilitating proposals for new/existing business including customer specific and large-scale programs. Strong pricing development, proposal writing, contract writing, and analytics is a must.

Core Responsibilities & Duties:

Applicants should be able to develop customer/sales relationships, multitask, communicate in a clear and professional manner, possess high computer and typing skills, high attention to detail, ability to learn complex systems quickly, and have a positive attitude Responsible for pricing, vetting, and booking projects and new secured business Assemble, implement, and manage Load Planning and Service scenarios between Sales and Operations across all the verticals with direct communication to the customer Provide guidance to our sales and operations teams for existing and new business opportunities Successfully collaborate and coordinate between multiple departments with multiple teams to find pricing and/or service solutions to our network Communicate findings effectively to relevant departments and levels of management Build customized proposals and pricing solutions via brokerage or internal assets Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in supply chain or relative experience TMS or previous pricing experience/analytics Excellent professional, authoritative, and positive communication Computer systems in Microsoft, Excel, Word, Salesforce, Mcleod Multitasking in fast-paced environment Multiple line phone system, calculator, and great math skills Ability to successfully coordinate and collaborate between multiple departments as well as customers Self•motivated with critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Skills:

Ideal candidate will possess a "can do" attitude with a "will do" work ethic Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment Experience with AS400 operating systems is a plus Proficiency within Excel is highly desired Experience with Access and query functions a plus Transportation industry knowledge and experience is a plus Sales and pricing experience is highly desired Forward Air is an Equal Opportunity employer.