Job Information
Forward Air Key Client Success Coordinator in Irvine, California
Compensation: $26 - 32 per hour
Company Overview:
Omni Logistics is a global provider of air, ocean and ground services, including supplemental services for enterprises dependent on the efficient movement of high value freight. Omni Logistics is a wholly owned subsidiary of Forward Air, a leading asset-light provider of transportation services across the United States, Canada and Mexico. We provide expedited less-than-truckload services, including local pick-up and delivery, shipment consolidation/deconsolidation, warehousing, and customs brokerage by utilizing a comprehensive national network of terminals. In addition, we offer truckload brokerage services, including dedicated fleet services, and intermodal, first- and last-mile, high-value drayage services, both to and from seaports and railheads, dedicated contract and Container Freight Station warehouse and handling services. We are more than a transportation company. Forward is a single resource for your shipping needs.
The Key Client Success Coordinator is a highly visible role within our business, serving as the primary point of contact for our key clients. The Key Client Success Coordinator monitors warehouse activity to ensure shipping targets are being met, to build understanding and ensure client expectations are fulfilled. From the point of view of our clients, our Client Success team is Ramp Logistics.
This role serves as a key liaison between key clients and all departments and services provided by Ramp Logistics. This includes handling client communications between departments, and coordinating with warehouse functional areas (shipping, receiving, VAS, inventory control, returns), finance, sales, and external vendors such as freight carriers.
Core Responsibilities & Duties:
Monitor shipping and receiving activity to ensure compliance with SLAs and work specifications
Respond to client email and phone inquiries
Develop and manage client relationships, building understanding and trust
Track and follow up on outstanding client requests and issues to ensure timely resolution
Initiate claims and investigations with internal departments and external vendors on behalf of clients
Contribute to continuous improvement efforts to deliver better service to clients over time
Manage special projects requested by clients, coordinating with internal departments and external vendors where needed
Investigate mis-ships, or other problems key clients are having while working to guide them to success
Follow up with the Operation team to ensure client’s orders are shipping accurately and on-time
Develop an understanding of your client’s vendors, including but not limited to their routing instructions, packing requirements, ect.
Develop a strong understanding of your client’s brand as a whole and use higher level thinking to help them accomplish their yearly goals and grow their brands through successful fulfillment
Job Requirements & Qualifications:
1-2 years or more experience in a customer service or customer-facing role
Strong written and oral communication skills
Strong organizational and planning skills
Teamwork and collaboration skills, ability to interact at all levels of the organization
Problem- solving ability
Ability to quickly learn new software such as WMS, ERP, and reporting tools
Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with strict deadlines
Maintain a positive, customer-centric mindset focused on solutions
Experience working with WMS systems or ERP systems (such as Manhattan or Netsuite)
Experience working within a 3PL fulfillment service specializing in apparel and footwear
What We Offer:
Competitive base salary.
Two weeks of 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)
Wellness program.
A great place to work with a terrific culture.
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