Transcon Pricing and Bid Management - Americas

Expeditors

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Promote the vision and strategy of Transcon within the Americas region; supporting activities related to domestic pricing, internal and external projects, and business development.

Requirements

Proven competence in data mining, quantitative analysis, and conceptual thinking
Detail and multi-task oriented.
Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Think creatively and arrive at recommendations based on analysis
Strong attention to detail
Strong technical and analytical skills
Intermediate user with Excel and Power Point
Able to prioritize, meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Possess thorough understanding of supply chain and transportation methods/modes, cost structures, service requirements, tariffs, fuel scales, accessorials, equipment and infrastructure in order to ensure optimal day-to-day management of clients
Ability to effectively communicate both written and verbally
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
Proficient in troubleshooting and problem-solving
Intermediate user in Excel
Experience with Microsoft Power BI and Power Point
Experience with Expeditors Accounting and Systems

Nice To Haves

Transcon, GNS or Cartage background preferred
Bachelor’s degree preferred with a concentration in business or logistics
Excellent oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

Schedule and facilitate meetings between pricing team and bid stakeholders to align on expectations, roles, and responsibilities
Prepare and analyze data to support the development of customer specific pricing.
Successful completion of RFI’s (Request for Information), RFQ’s (Request for Quotes), RFP’s (Request for Pricing), and Bids for potential customers during the bidding process.
Responsible for preparation of pricing, rates, rules and regulations, and accessorials.
Prepare and customize tariffs for new and existing customers
Support analysis on existing accounts to increase profitability.
Maintain historical pricing data and all associated supporting pricing material.
Work with the pricing team and branches to support development of local and regional pricing strategies.
Collaborate with Pricing Manager to grow domestic pricing competencies.
Support Product, Sales, and Account Management with articulating pricing strategies for customer presentations.
Analyze, prepare and present information for monthly and quarterly executive management reviews
Timely preparation and distribution of monthly reports that support service provider spend, district overviews, branch performance, and customer activity
Support transition and implementation activities related to new transcon opportunities
Support Transcon business development through creation and distribution of monthly market updates and customer facing presentations