Operations - Equipment Control Manager

The Equipment Control Manager is responsible for maintaining, tracking, and ensuring compliance and utilization of assets operated by Forrest Logistics. This role combines operational activity with financial responsibility and requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate across teams. The Equipment Control Manager plays a key role in supporting business decisions through data analysis and relationship management with equipment providers, rails, ports, leasing companies, and carriers.

Daily Tasks & Responsibilities

• Exhibit excellent analytical abilities to support and maintain all equipment activity.
• Analyze asset usage data to extract meaningful insights and trends for business decision support.
• Build and maintain relationships with equipment providers, rails, ports, leasing companies, and carriers.
• Complete financial responsibilities and take ownership of the Equipment General Ledger.
• Work closely with Account Managers and the Accounting Team to ensure operational success.
• Review, record, and analyze usage invoices for accuracy and payment approval.
• Ensure correct charges are billed to customers, paid to carriers, and proper deductions are taken.
• Monitor and track all equipment out gated under Forrest SCAC.

• Research and investigate issues with a strong sense of urgency.

• Develop and implement Excel-based solutions to improve efficiency and data management.
• Maintain accurate and compliant asset records and tracking.
• Provide timely and actionable insights from equipment usage data.
• Ensure financial accuracy in billing, payments, and ledger management.
• Support operational success through effective collaboration and problem-solving.
• Proactively address and resolve equipment-related issues.
• Work closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure smooth operations and shared success.

Do you have experience in Vendor relationship building?, * Strong Excel skills required.

• Driven by curiosity to solve problems and find answers.
• Strong sense of personal accountability and a winning attitude.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and problem-solve in the moment.
• Advanced communication and collaboration skills as part of a team.
• Operational or customer service experience in the transportation industry preferred

Pulled from the full job description

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance, * Earn a competitive salary
• Benefits include Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance, Delta Dental and Vision along with a 401k plan with an employer match
• Make your mark on a growing business in the port drayage world

Join us at Forrest Logistics, an established and ever-growing logistics organization within the transportation industry! As a full service firm specializing in end-to-end logistics solutions, we’re dedicated to optimizing efficiency while showcasing our expertise to our customers and partners. We’re on the lookout for team players who crave involvement in implementing new initiatives and appreciate the drive needed for sustained growth in the transportation industry. At Forrest Logistics, we’re committed to fostering an environment where our associates flourish by maximizing their potential and offering abundant opportunities for career growth. If you’re ready to be part of a cutting-edge organization that values innovation and supports your professional journey, let’s connect.