Tender Specialist

DSV • Lancaster, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

DSV, founded in 1976, is the world's 3rd largest supplier of global solutions within transport and logistics, operating in over 80 countries. The company adds value to customers' entire supply chain by transporting, storing, packaging, re-packaging, processing, and clearing all types of goods. The Tender Specialist is a strategic role focused on managing and optimizing the tender process, developing pricing strategies, responding to RFPs, and ensuring competitive market positioning. This role involves internal rate procurement, rate development, response development, working with global stakeholders, extensive use of Microsoft Excel, managing timelines, and stakeholder inputs. Ideal candidates are organized, strategic thinkers, quick learners, and extremely analytical, with advanced Microsoft Excel skills, excellent communication, and time management abilities. The specialist will work efficiently in a small team, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and contribute to analysis, insights, and process enhancements through rigorous data examination. They will collaborate cross-functionally to understand business stakeholder requirements.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of relevant professional experience
• Strong data analysis and modeling skills
• Comfortable working with large data sets
• Expertise with Microsoft Excel
• Degree or Course work in Statistics, Mathematics, Social Sciences, or Business-related field.
• Excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis.
• Strong computer skills and be proficient in MS Word, Access, and specifically Microsoft Excel.
• Must be able to seamlessly write & combine complex and nested formulas, and should know how to debug them, audit them and creatively implement formula solutions fitting the requirements.
• Fluent in English (oral and written)
• Basic math skills
• Strong affinity for technology and numbers.
• Willingness to learn and work closely with others to understand the organization.
• Ability to work flexible hours in order to meet project deadlines and to project-manage tight timelines as required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to communicate on all levels within an organization.
• Ability to strategize, analyze, and optimize around data.
• Excellent time management skills and strong attention to detail are essential.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Desire to learn and grow!

Nice To Haves

• Strong understanding of logistics and transportation industry dynamics preferred.
• Knowledge of macros is a plus.
• Familiarity with SQL & VBA (a plus)
• Secondary Foreign language a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end process of responding to tenders and requests for proposals (RFPs).
• Analyze customer requirements and collaborate with internal teams to develop comprehensive responses.
• Develop Internal Templates
• Compiling & pre-populating pricing inputs using Microsoft Excel VLOOKUP techniques.
• Develop formulas using Microsoft Excel
• Handle project and tasks assignments in a timely manner.
• Develop and analyze detailed reports, charts, and shipment simulations to illustrate variances, overall spend calculations, and other using Microsoft Excel formulas.
• Conduct competitive analysis to ensure the competitiveness of pricing structures.
• Stay informed about industry trends, market conditions, and competitor pricing.
• Provide insights and recommendations based on market research.
• Collaborate with sales, operations, and other departments to create compelling and competitive proposals.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness in all tender submissions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers.
• Engage with clients to understand their needs and tailor proposals accordingly.
• Prepare and present regular reports on tender performance, win/loss analysis, and pricing effectiveness.
• Learn & gain transportation knowledge in all modes of transport to demonstrate knowledge & decision-making methodologies during future assignments/projects.
• Good written and verbal communication

Benefits

• Comprehensive package of health benefits including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Flexible and health spending accounts
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Wellness resources to support your overall well-being.
• 401(k) plan offers company-matching contributions up to 5%
• Generous paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Additional floating holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees