The Role
Lead IT business analysis and projects for LTL transportation: map processes, analyze freight and carrier metrics, validate billing/rating data, gather and document requirements, and deliver data-driven insights and recommendations to operations and stakeholders. Manage TMS and related system enhancements from initiation through delivery.
Summary Generated by Built In
Core Responsibilities & Duties:
- Strong initiative to learn LTL processes (transportation management systems, freight workflows and business processes) and map together for gap analysis, reporting, software requirements, and/or presentations
- Use critical thinking to understand freight data and LTL operational processes without requiring supervision or direction for determining next steps
- Analyze shipment volumes, lane performance, and carrier metrics to identify trends, forecast operational demand, and deliver data-driven insights that support network-wide decision making.
- Mindful of attention to detail and ability to validate freight rating, billing data, and operational results
- Understand IT projects and project management within a transportation and logistics environment
- Lead LTL Operations IT projects from start to finish including TMS enhancements, freight rating systems, and terminal management tools
- Work outside documented/standardized processes to determine the most streamlined approach for solving operational issues across the LTL network
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications :
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation, Information Systems, or a related field
- Logistics industry experience is required
- 3+ years of experience as a Business Analyst preferably within an LTL, freight, or broader transportation and logistics environment
- Strong understanding of LTL operations including linehaul, pickup & delivery, freight rating, terminal operations, and carrier settlements
- Demonstrated ability to gather, analyze and document business requirements for IT projects with minimal supervision
- Experience working with business leaders and functional users to lead technology projects from initiation through delivery
- Proficiency in SQL and data analytics tools for querying, interpreting, and presenting operational data
- Proven ability to develop data-driven proposals and present findings to business stakeholders in a clear and compelling manner
- Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to work outside standardized processes to identify the most effective solutions
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail
- Experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) such as MercuryGate, SAP TM, or similar platforms preferred
- Familiarity with project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid) preferred
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment managing multiple priorities simultaneously
Skills :
- Ideal candidate will possess a “can do” attitude with a “will do” work ethic
- Must be a self-starter that does not require constant direction
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of operations/users
- Strong team player that thrives in a fast-paced environment
- General computer skills - Microsoft Office, Outlook, AS400
- Excellent communication and problem solving skills
- Be able to drive/display ownership/proactive behavior
- Efficiently handle multiple IT projects simultaneously
- Able to communicate effectively in English (Oral and Written) across range of cultural differences
This is an onsite position located out of Coppell, TX.
Forward Air is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation, Information Systems, or related field
- Industry experience in transportation or logistics
- 3+ years of experience as a Business Analyst
- Experience within LTL, freight, or broader transportation and logistics environment
- Strong understanding of LTL operations (linehaul, pickup & delivery, freight rating, terminal operations, carrier settlements)
- Demonstrated ability to gather, analyze, and document business requirements for IT projects with minimal supervision
- Experience leading technology projects from initiation through delivery with business leaders and functional users
- Proficiency in SQL
- Experience with data analytics tools for querying, interpreting, and presenting operational data
- Proven ability to develop data-driven proposals and present findings to business stakeholders
- Strong critical thinking and ability to work outside standardized processes to identify effective solutions
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail
- Experience with Transportation Management Systems such as MercuryGate, SAP TM, or similar platforms
- Familiarity with project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid)
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment managing multiple priorities
- General computer skills including Microsoft Office, Outlook, AS400
- Self-starter who does not require constant direction; strong ownership and proactive behavior
- Able to communicate effectively in English (oral and written) across cultural differences
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The Company
What We Do
Forward Air Corporation is an asset-light freight and logistics company that provides ground transportation and related shipping services to the North American air freight and expedited LTL market. It offers a reliable, cost-effective alternative to air transportation through accelerated, time-definite surface shipping. The company serves as a single-source provider for the wholesale transportation community, including logistics companies, freight forwarders, and air cargo carriers.








