Position: Power BI Developer Job Description: Forward Air is seeking a Power BI Developer who will take a leadership role in developing and managing complex data visualizations, dashboards, and analytical solutions that empower data-driven decision-making across the organization. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and ensure data models are optimized for performance, scalability, and accuracy. This role is crucial in advancing our business intelligence capabilities and enabling key stakeholders to make informed decisions based on reliable data insights. Core Responsibilities & Duties: + Advanced Report Development: Lead the design, development, and maintenance of complex Power BI reports and dashboards, incorporating rate calculations and performance optimization techniques + Familiar with UI design and developing interactive dashboards and reports that lead users to conclusions and action + Collaborating with stakeholders to understand data needs. Analyzing and cleaning datasets to uncover trends and insights + Stakeholder Management: Work with Business stakeholders, including department heads and executive leadership, to gather requirements, deliver insights, and propose BI solutions that align with strategic business objectives + Strategic Data Integration: Collaborate closely with internal data engineers and architects to integrate, transform, and optimize data from multiple sources, ensuring high accuracy, security, and performance + Documentation and Best Practices: Establish and maintain clear documentation for BI processes, data models, and reporting standards, driving adherence to best practices and compliance with industry regulations + Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on the latest trends, tools, and techniques in data visualization and analytics, proposing and implementing enhancements to the organization’s BI capabilities + Other duties as assigned Qualifications: + Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related field + 5+ years of experience in Power BI development, data visualization, and business intelligence, with proven success in delivering advanced analytical solutions in a complex environment, preferably in a transportation or logistics environment + 2+ years of hands-on experience with SQL, including writing SQL queries for data retrieval and manipulation + 2+ years of hands-on experience with Python or R including familiarity with writing scripts for data management and manipulation + 2+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft excel including the ability to read and write complex formulas + Strong command of data visualization, modeling, and transformation techniques + Proven ability to lead BI projects from design through delivery including requirements gathering + Prior experience Transportation Logistics is preferred Traits Sought: + 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 + Strong team player that thrives in a fast-paced environment + Excellent communication and problem-solving skills with ability to communicate effectively across all levels of operations/users Forward Air is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #DC 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 (https://www.newsweek.com/americas-most-trustworthy-companies-2022/transport-logistics-packaging) " publication About the Team