What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Bid Specialist position at DHL Global Forwarding?
Job Title: Senior Bid Specialist
Job Location: Miami, Florida & New York/New Jersey Area
DHL Global Forwarding (“DGF”) manages the flow of goods and information across a customer’s global supply chain utilizing air/ocean/ground transportation, customs brokerage services, and dedicated warehousing/distribution centers. We are part of Deutsche Post DHL, the world’s leading logistics provider with operations in over 220 countries. Visit our career site on the web at http://www.dpdhl.com/en/career.html
Position Summary:
To manage overall Bid Management process for USA to ensure that growth targets are achieved in accordance with company objectives and budgetary requirements. Works in close partnership with Sales, Product and Country Management.
Key Responsibilities:
Benefits (All Non-Union Employees)
At DHL Global Forwarding, we invest in our employees’ growth, providing training, guidance, and career advancement opportunities. We believe in building careers, not just jobs, and empowering our team to develop skills and achieve long-term success.
Be part of DHL Group, the world’s leading logistics provider, operating in 220 countries. DHL Global Forwarding (DGF) is a global leader in air and ocean freight, with 30,000 employees ensuring seamless transport and supply chain solutions. Explore careers with us: DHL Careers.
Equal Opportunity Employer
DHL Global Forwarding is committed to equal employment opportunities, evaluating all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
Work Authorization
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
Job Location: Miami, Florida & New York/New Jersey Area
DHL Global Forwarding (“DGF”) manages the flow of goods and information across a customer’s global supply chain utilizing air/ocean/ground transportation, customs brokerage services, and dedicated warehousing/distribution centers. We are part of Deutsche Post DHL, the world’s leading logistics provider with operations in over 220 countries. Visit our career site on the web at http://www.dpdhl.com/en/career.html
Position Summary:
To manage overall Bid Management process for USA to ensure that growth targets are achieved in accordance with company objectives and budgetary requirements. Works in close partnership with Sales, Product and Country Management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support sales management in proactively identifying opportunities within the country pipeline to improve bid process.
- Complete pre bid activities with sales including but not limited to customer reporting, market research, customer development plan and win plan reviews
- Utilize creative thinking to bring new ideas, and increase opportunity win plan through strategic value propositions.
- Establish core stakeholder group for each bid, and manage all communication throughout the bid process.
- Host kick off and regular follow up meetings to coordinate best results for customer solutions.
- Work closely with all products, legal, risk management and sales to manage approvals for bids.
- Liaise with management & operational staff to ensure company objectives & strategies are accomplished.
- Run full project management throughout bid process to ensure all pieces (pricing from product and solutions) are complete and delivered on time.
- Complete post bid activities incl. post bid reviews and follow up on actions established.
- Store approved country specific content for questionnaires
- Support and prepare new business proposals incl. RFI creation.
- Bachelor's degree required
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in freight forwarding, logistics, air freight, ocean freight, pricing, bid management, or related fields.
- Experience managing RFQs, proposals, pricing, or commercial tender processes preferred.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.
Benefits (All Non-Union Employees)
- Compensation: Competitive base salary plus role dependent performance-based incentives.
- 401(k) Match: $1-for-$1 match up to 4% quarterly 2% annual base contribution.
- Stock Purchase Plan: Ability to purchase Deutsche Post AG shares at a discounted rate.
- Medical: Comprehensive plans covering preventive care, inpatient/outpatient services, and prescriptions.
- Vision: Optional coverage for exams, frames, and contacts.
- Dental: Optional coverage for preventive, basic, and major services.
- Paid Time Off: 7 major holidays, 8 floating holidays, and accrued vacation/sick days.
At DHL Global Forwarding, we invest in our employees’ growth, providing training, guidance, and career advancement opportunities. We believe in building careers, not just jobs, and empowering our team to develop skills and achieve long-term success.
Be part of DHL Group, the world’s leading logistics provider, operating in 220 countries. DHL Global Forwarding (DGF) is a global leader in air and ocean freight, with 30,000 employees ensuring seamless transport and supply chain solutions. Explore careers with us: DHL Careers.
Equal Opportunity Employer
DHL Global Forwarding is committed to equal employment opportunities, evaluating all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
Work Authorization
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
Salary : $79,778 - $106,370