Job Description

Position: Station Manager

Core Responsibilities & Duties:

• Facilitate business development and sales growth for station
• Meet and exceed company goals including revenue, gross profit, EBITA, FTE count, etc.
• Hire and train warehouse, airfreight, and ocean freight personnel to support all current and new business needs
• Maintain all aspects of the day-to-day operations for the station including safety and security
• Create and distribute performance reports to management team on a monthly basis or as requested
• Collaborate with other stations in the worldwide to implement and execute successful customer centric solutions
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements & Qualifications:

• Experience with CargoWise Transportation Management system (Certified is a plus)
• Airfreight, ocean freight, and warehouse management experience
• Minimum ten (10) years logistics industry experience
• Previous leadership experience within the logistics industry
• Proficient with Profit & Loss statements and other financial acumen
• Ability to create and maintain a positive work environment that supports growth, successful execution, and results
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Multiple languages such as Spanish & Portuguese is a plus

What We Offer:

• Competitive base salary
• Paid time off within the first year of employment, sick time and holidays
• Company provided life insurance
• Health, vision, and dental insurance options
• Commuter benefit plan
• Optional supplemental life insurance
• 401(k)
• A great place to work with a terrific culture

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" publication