Tender manager definition plus#
Good communication and presentation skills System familiarity and skills desired: o Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, Powerpoint, Visio, MS Project, Sharepoint) o SAP ECC 6.0 and Business Intelligence a plus o Logistics procurement tools (ie Blue Yonder, Tendereasy, Infor) o Freight audit toolsĮDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree is a must, preferably with a concentration in Supply Chain, Operations Management, or Engineering.ĬERTIFICATIONS: CIPS, Six Sigma, APICS, Project Management or related certifications desirable Strong analytical and negotiating skills, and demonstrated financial acumen for tender analysis.
Familiarity with ICC incoterm rules, IATA, FMC, ISPS, FAK rates, BAF, C-TPAT, IMDG, TSA, DOT requirements etcĬOMPETENCIES: Demonstrated ability to manage global transportation sourcing across regions in a diverse, highly matrixed, multi-cultural environment. Prior relationships and experience working with or tendering for freight forwarders or steaClientip lines highly desirable.
Proficiency in executing spot quoting activities across all international freight modes. Demonstrated knowledge of international transportation markets, quoting, bid analysis, and negotiations for all international freight services. In addition to supporting global RFQ activities, solicit spot quotes requests for new lane pricing or adhoc shipments across all modesĮXPERIENCE: Minimum seven years relevant and recent hands-on experience executing international ocean, heavy air freight, inter-modal, inland drayage and parcel service tenders to source third party global logistics providers and ocean carrier services. Refresh air and ocean fuel surcharge calculations per currently defined model, and modify model if needed to align with changing market conditions. Facilitate on-going monthly, quarterly, and/or annual air freight tenders or refreshers for expiring rates.
Tender manager definition update#
Update documentation for master service agreements including terms and conditions, statements of work and rate matrices as needed. Create and distribute the individual carrier awards files. Benchmark air and ocean rate structures aProductst market standards and indicators as needed. Analyze bid results and present options for Global Transportation team review. Review bid files for any abnormalities in formatting, pricing, blanks, zeros, etc. Follow up on deadlines to ensure timely submission. Schedule Q&A sessions with each supplier to review bid documents and field any questions or comments that may arise during the bid cycles. Identify, qualify and contact suppliers to deliver request for proposal documentation. Leverage in-house rate database and/or Blue Yonder sourcing tool to develop bid approach. Develop RFI/RFQs with instructions, Product definition, timeline, for global ocean and/or air freight tenders. RESPONSIBILITIES: Assemble lane data and documentation for international ocean, heavy air, intermodal, inland drayage, and/or parcel RFQs. This will involve facilitating international freight rate tender exercises with freight forwarders, NVOCC and ocean carriers, along with periodic spot quoting of services for new lanes or changes to existing. Product: Reporting to the Senior Director Global Transportation, the Logistics Tender Manager is responsible for sourcing international ocean, heavy inter-modal, inland drayage and parcel freight services with annual spend in excess of ***MM in support of regional logistics operations. Explain approach and examples as to how you would solicit and compare ocean and/or heavy air freight spot quotes from providers. What logistics procurement tools have you used for previous tenders? 5. What documentation would you normally assemble for a global ocean and heavy air freight RFQ? 4. Explain what process you have used to qualify international freight forwarders, NVOCCs and ocean carriers for a global RFQ? 3.
Provide examples of major international transportation tenders you have led including provider names, scale in ocean TEUs and/or air freight tonnage? 2. Title: Global Logistics Tender Manager Candidate must be local to work in Franklin Lakes, NJ office campus.ĭo not submit candidate resumes without complete of these prequalifying questions: 1.
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