RFP Manager

Ally Logistics; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Plan with Employer Match

Life Insurance Plan (100% employer paid)

PTO Plan (3 weeks PTO for new employees)

In-office gym

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

A logistics company in Grand Rapids, MI seeks an RFP Manager to enhance pricing strategies by collaborating with analysts and driving continuous process improvement. Ideal candidates should have at least 2 years in the logistics industry and demonstrate strong communication and problem-solving skills. The company offers numerous benefits, including a 401K plan, life insurance, and ongoing professional development opportunities. This is an office-based position, and candidates should embrace the company's #HUSTLE values.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in logistics/3PL industry.
• Experience in quoting and pricing freight.
• Alignment with company values, particularly #HUSTLE.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with pricing analysts on RFQs and bids.
• Identify data to improve pricing strategy.
• Maintain accuracy and speed in completing RFPs.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Attention to detail

Ability to multi-task

Job description

The RFP Manager will primarily focus on pricing contract freight, along with partnering closely with the pricing team to ensure the timely and accurate completion of RFQs, bids, and project-based opportunities. This role also plays a key part in identifying new use cases, data sources, and insights to support pricing strategy, enhance decision-making, and drive continuous improvements to internal processes.

The Ally Logistics team is committed to hustling each day, because #HUSTLE means something more here. Our mission as a company is To Move Freight, Better. This mission bleeds into everything we do, as we are continually on a quest for better - better service, better communication, better culture, better technology, better growth. Click here to learn more about what it’s like to work at Ally Logistics.

KEY ATTRIBUTES FOR SUCCESS:

• HUMBLE: Confidence is key, but so is humility. Our #HUSTLE values say it all.
• HUNGRY: A healthy sense of competition is a necessity here. We’re seeking individuals who are striving for both professional and financial success, and who are seeking any and all opportunities for growth.
• SMART: We’re looking for individuals who are resourceful and organized problem-solvers, diving head first into problems rather than straying away from them.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with pricing analysts on prompt completion of RFQs, bids, and project opportunities
• Identify new use cases or data to inform pricing strategy and internal process improvements
• Success in the role would be defined by accuracy of rates compared to our predetermined strategy, fast time to complete for RFPs, and good overall engagement with the sales reps or AMs who are bringing forward the opportunities.

BENEFITS & PERKS:

• 401K Plan with Employer Match
• Life Insurance Plan (100% employer paid)
• PTO Plan (3 weeks PTO for new employees, grows with tenure)
• 6 paid holidays
• Free professional coaching through Boon Health
• Baby-feeding support and on-site Lounge through Pumpspotting
• Commitment to defend employees who have signed predatory non-competes (Learn more here)
• Ongoing, in-house professional development
• In-office gym complete with strength and cardio equipment as well as Peloton bikes
• On-site golf simulator

QUALIFICATIONS:

A successful candidate must possess the following traits/skills:

• Experience in logistics/3PL industry for 2 years
• Experience quoting and pricing freight
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
• Strong multi-tasker with the ability to problem solve
• Detailed oriented
• Alignment with Ally’s #HUSTLE values
• Coachable

ADDITIONAL INFO:

• This is an IN OFFICE position.
• A cover letter is highly recommended, even if it's brief. Tell us why you are a fit!
• Signing a non-compete agreement is NOT a pre-requisite for employment. However, we do require all employees to sign our standard non-solicit and confidentiality agreement.

ACCOLADES & INDUSTRY AFFILIATIONS:

• One of the Inc. 5000 fastest-growing companies four years running
• One of West Michigan’s Best and Brightest Employers
• Member of Women in Transportation

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

Ally Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, height, weight, marital status, disability, or any other protected status under applicable law.