Job Description

Company Description

“We’re not in the shipping business; we’re in the information business” -Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder

Global supply chain management is what we do, but at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics.

• 15,000 trained professionals
• 250+ locations worldwide
• Fortune 500
• Globally unified systems

Additional Information

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coordinate RFQs:

• Review RFQ from CRM
• Communicate with Sales, Account Management, Product and build strategy
• Collaborate with stakeholders and Product
• Perform data analysis using Excel and Power BI
• Identify opportunities and challenges
• Manage deadlines
• Follow up on RFQ outcome

RFQ Execution:

• Convert customer formats
• Insert / integrate pricing based on tools and in line with strategy
• Communicate to the field
• Manage responses
• Audit responses and make cohesive
• Maintain communication per DRP (Document Retention Policy)

General Support:

• Update RFQ Bid Log / Pricing Tool in a timely manner
• Maintain RFQ tools such as local charges, Port to port rates and tariffs, as required
• Support Supervisor/Manager where needed
• Support team and Sales with pre-engagement for upcoming bids
• Actively engage in and support Pricing projects assigned by Manager
• Maintain adherence to The Company’s policy and procedures while displaying and communicating The Company’s goals and culture

Culture:

• Adhere to the company’s 10 cultural attributes: Appearance, Attitude, Confidence, Curiosity, Excellence, Integrity, Pride, Resolute, Sense of Humor and Visionary

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS:

Knowledge:

• Strong industry knowledge; notably with regards to pricing structure
• Expeditors company policies and procedures knowledge
• A good understanding of Expeditors’ products, services and systems

Skills:

• Excellent communication skills
• Very detail oriented & strong analytical skills
• Proactive, strong organizational skills
• Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results.
• Ability to relate to employees at all levels
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills (reporting, formatting, data modelling and performing complex calculations
• Proven negotiation skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and projects
• Fluent in English; additional language is a bonus

Behaviours:

• Positive and willing to help attitude
• Emotional resilience
• Self-reflecting and open to feedback
• Initiative and ability to work in autonomy
• Role model of integrity and pride for all employees

TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Training Requirements:

• Meets company standards of 52 hours training per year per employee
• Maintains a working knowledge of the industry

Education and Experience:

• 3 years of industry specific qualification (country specific)
• College or University Degree or equivalent business qualifications

Additional Information

Expeditors offers excellent benefits

• Private Medical insurance
• Pension
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Personnel Development Program

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.