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.