Global Ocean Freight Tender Lead

Deutsche Post; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Global exposure

Work-life balance

Learning & development

Onboarding program

Positive work environment

Job summary

DHL Global Forwarding in the United States seeks a Global Ocean Freight Tender Manager to lead end-to-end RFQ processes for high-value, multi-country opportunities, translating customer needs into executable, profitable tender responses.

You'll coordinate across Commercial, Ocean Freight Trade/LCL, regional teams and pricing to align submissions with win strategies, ensure governance, and deliver high-quality, timely offers that strengthen market leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 6 years in Ocean Freight forwarding industry with at least 4 years in tender management or pricing leadership.
• Strong understanding of RFQ processes and Ocean Freight end-to-end operations; advanced analytical and conceptual skills; Excel proficiency.
• Excellent English communication; ability to work across cultures; willingness to travel internationally (~20%).

Responsibilities

• Own strategic tender leadership from qualification to submission and handover.
• Translate customer requirements into clear pricing instructions for internal pricing templates.
• Ensure compliance with instructions, governance, and submission timelines; QA of pricing and data.
• Coordinate inputs across origin/destination countries, trade teams, product experts and pricing contributors.
• Support commercial teams during tender discussions and clarifications; provide market insights and improvement actions.
• Capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement in tender governance and tools.

Skills

Ocean Freight knowledge

Tender management

Pricing leadership

Advanced analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Negotiation skills

Cross-cultural collaboration

Tools

Pricing systems

Data tools

Job description

DHL Global Forwarding in the United States seeks a Global Ocean Freight Tender Manager to lead end-to-end RFQ processes for high-value, multi-country opportunities, translating customer needs into executable, profitable tender responses.

You'll coordinate across Commercial, Ocean Freight Trade/LCL, regional teams and pricing to align submissions with win strategies, ensure governance, and deliver high-quality, timely offers that strengthen market leadership.