Bid Team Leader - US Bid Team

DHL (Deutsche Post) Miami , FL 33196

Posted 4 days ago

Job Title: U.S. Bid Team Leader

Job Location: Miami, Florida

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

The U.S. Bid Team Leader will support and mentor a team of 5-6 Bid specialists that lead the preparation of proposals, including content development, accurate, complete and effective pricing proposals. The candidate will also be responsible for clearly and persuasively articulate solutions and work collaboratively with other team members, partners and subject matter experts. The successful candidate should have excellent communication skills, bid / rfq / pricing experience, be highly motivated, as well as detailed and process-oriented with a customer service attitude and leadership skills to manage downwards and upwards.

Specific Responsibilities:

  • Assign work, set completion dates, review work, and manage performance in accordance with organizational policies, procedures, and performance management processes

  • Ensuring the team is fully utilized (not over nor under)

  • Support the strategy for the development of successful bids in alignment with the company goals by:

  • Helping the bid team in the preparation of winning proposals: coaching, support, first escalation.

  • Ensuring the best pricing is presented on each proposal

  • Making sure those are delivered on time

  • Ability to streamline internal processes and policies to support the business mission and vision

  • Oversee the development and implementation of all USBT process for all Bids and standard templates

  • Provide advice and expertise to the Head of the US Bid Team, the Sales Management organization and the regional organization

  • During peek season, support the team by working directly on strategic bids

  • Provide constant coaching and development to the U.S. Bid Management staff

  • Drive productivity and continuous improvement

  • Ensure the U.S. Bid Team keeps constant communication throughout the RFQ process with Commercial Owners, Regional product teams and internal stakeholders.

  • Liaise with sales and product management leadership to present and future opportunities.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Required more than 5 years of experience in Freight forwarding/ logistics in Airfreight or Ocean Freight

  • Required a BS/BA degree. Master Degree is a plus

  • Excellent communication & presentation skills

  • Proven ability to interpret customer needs as well as negotiation and influence skills

  • Strong project management and analytical skills to translate data to insight and intelligence

  • Requires critical / strategic thinking, creativity, ingenuity, innovation and resourcefulness

  • Strong sales, customer & leadership orientation - with a focus on people and analytics

  • Preferable experience in RFQ management, Bid management, Pricing is desired

Benefits: (All non-union employees)

  • Total Compensation Package: We offer a competitive base salary.

  • 401(k) with a match: Pre-tax 401(k) contribution plan comes with a $1 for $1 match up to 4% quarterly, plus a 2% base contribution annually to help you save for retirement.

  • Stock Purchase Plan: Eligible employees can purchase Deutsche Post AG shares at a 15% discount and benefit from the Group's success as shareholders.

  • Medical: We offer comprehensive healthcare plans covering preventative care, inpatient and outpatient services, and prescription drugs.

  • Vision: Optional coverage for eye exams, frames, and contact lenses.

  • Dental: Optional coverage for preventative, major, and basic dental services.

  • Holiday / Paid Time Off: The company provides paid time off for 7 major holidays each calendar year (New Year's Day, MLK Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day), plus 8 floating holidays, and accrued vacation days.

Why join DHL Global Forwarding?

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 https://www.logistics.dhl/us-en/home/careers.html

DHL GLOBAL FORWARDING HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED EXTERNALLY AS TOP EMPLOYER AND

A GREAT PLACE TO WORK !

WHY DOES THIS MATTER TO YOU?

  • It means that when you partner with DHL Global Forwarding you're working with an ethical and socially responsible company.

  • We believe that when people love to come to work, they give more, try harder for their Customers, and are proud of the service they give.

  • And that's why external organizations have granted us different accolades for our people practices

Our Vision: The Logistics Company for the World

Our Mission: Excellence. Simply Delivered.

Our Purpose: We connect people, improving their lives.

Our Values: Respect & Results

Our Goals: Employer, Provider, and Investment of Choice, Living Responsibility

At DHL Global Forwarding we cultivate a culture that values both respect and results, placing a strong emphasis on fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce.

DHL Global Forwarding is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Work Authorization:

DHL Global Forwarding will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which visa sponsorship will be provided. Individuals who need sponsorship for work authorization, now or in the future, are not eligible for hire for this role.

About DHL Global Forwarding (DGF):

DHL Global Forwarding (DGF) is the world leader in air freight services and one of the leading providers of ocean freight services. Around 30,000 employees work to ensure the transport of all kinds of shipments by air or sea. DGF's logistics solutions span the entire supply chain, from the factory to the shop floor. They also include special transport-related services.

Our business model is very asset-light, as it is based on the brokerage of transport services between customers and freight carriers. We consolidate shipments to achieve higher volumes, purchase cargo space at better conditions and optimize network utilization. Our global presence means we can offer a variety of routing options and meet our customers' increasing demand for multimodal shipments.

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Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/Vets. Click here for EEO Statements and Reasonable Accommodations.


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