Houston Tx, US
Global Tender Analyst - Houston, TX
CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products and providers all around the world. Present in 170 countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,300 sites, we are well on our way to achieving our vision: to be a Top 5 global 3PL.
We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.
DARE TO GROW! Join CEVA Logistics, and you will be part of a team that values imagination, encourages boldness and exemplarity, and is committed to excellence in everything we do. Join us in our mission to shape the future of global logistics as we become a global leader in the logistics industry. As we continue growing at a fast pace, will you “Dare to Grow” with us?
YOUR ROLE
To manage the global multimillion opportunities and to grow CEVA's FM network covering the FM service portfolio. To work closely with the Regional GTM leads, GTM SMEs, Product and Business Development and the GTM Analysts.
WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?
- Ensures in-depth understanding of CEVA's businesses and its strategic direction.
- Ensures that all Global Tender Management related processes are followed.
- Manages global multimillion opportunities with the usage of CEVA's Pricing Tool.
- Works collaboratively with the business teams (GTM SMEs, BD, Product and Operation) on the strategic response for the respective Tenders.
- Works in collaboration with the Data Management Team to complete the Tender and monitors provision of the missing lane pairs.
- Works closely with business leaders in establishing pricing priorities.
- Regularly creates and presents reports to the business teams (Regional Lead GTM, BD, Product, GTM SMEs, GTM Administrative Manager) of the Tender results, ICAP preparation, postmortem and price analytics and other required information.
- Ensures that business decisions are made according to existing business controls and that all regulatory requirements are met and followed.
- Supports optimization of bid processes and price guidelines.
- Responsible for the RFQ quality check and conducts the review with the respective Business Partners.
- Ensures that set margins are followed and that pricing activities requiring Product and Senior Management approval (regional and/or global) are properly coordinated with the organization.
- Keeps abreast of emerging market changes and innovations through formal or informal study, reading business and professional publications, networking, participation in professional organizations. Creates awareness of those within the CEVA group by proper communication with relevant parties.
- Performs other duties as assigned
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
Education and Experience:
- University degree (Logistics and Business Administration, or related) or minimum 5 years in forwarding industry and at least 2 years of pricing experience
- Fluent in English, additional knowledge of other languages are beneficial
- Strong People Management and communication skills
- Mature judgment and decision-making
- Excellent MS Office skills (Excel advanced)
- Excellent transport, forwarding and logistics skills (air, ocean, ground)
- Presentation and cross-functional communication skills
Skills:
- Analytical and business process driven
- Ability to distance him/herself from current operational reality and to envision a future situation
- Ability to develop effective working relationships at all levels
- Ability to integrate pricing tactics and drive process improvements
- Relationship management
- Able to work in a matrix organization and in an international environment
- Flexible, driven, committed and result oriented
Travel: International travel 20 – 30 %
WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?
With a genuine culture of recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package with a focus on your wellbeing. This includes competitive Paid Time Off, 401(k), health insurance and an employee benefits platform that offers discounts on gym memberships and a diverse range of retail, travel, car and hospitality brands, including important offerings like pet insurance.
We are a team in every sense, and we support each other and work collaboratively to achieve our goals together.
It is our goal that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment, so if you’d like to work for one of the top Logistics providers in the world then let’s work together to help you find your new role.
ABOUT TOMORROW
We value your professional and personal growth. That’s why we share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive within CEVA. This role can be the first step on your career path with us. You can stay in the same job family, find a new family to grow in (an almost limitless number of options) or find your own path. Join CEVA for a challenging and rewarding career.
CEVA operates in a multicultural, global environment and is a richly diverse organization operating seamlessly as one company. We aim to attract, motivate and retain the best people in our industry, whatever their background. We share the same passion to deliver world-class solutions to our customers. We have the best supply chain professionals in the industry and develop this talent in an inspiring work environment.
CEVA Logistics is proud to be an equal opportunity work place and an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.
Please note: Legitimate CEVA Logistics recruitment processes include communication with candidates through recognized professional networks, such as LinkedIn or via an official company email address: firstname.lastname@cevalogistics.com. We recommend that you do not respond to unsolicited business propositions and/or offers from people with whom you are unfamiliar.
Information provided is true and accurate. False statements or information will result in the application voided.
Outstanding benefits for employee and family including multiple health plans(company contribution to health savings account), prescription, dental and vision coverage.
Company paid life insurance, accident insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage and employee assistance plan.
Voluntary benefits including additional life insurance, AD&D coverage, buy-up short- and long-term disability, critical illness, identify theft & legal plan.
401(k) with company match.
Flexible Paid Time Off programs including company paid holidays.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Nearest Major Market: Houston