Tender Management Specialist

LX Pantos Americas; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

STD

LTD

AD&D

401K

paid holidays

Job summary

LX Pantos Americas, Chicago, seeks a Tender Management Specialist to support spot quotes, RFQs, and pricing across all transportation modes. You will collaborate with Sales, Operations, Pricing, Legal, Planning and Finance to deliver competitive, accurate pricing and ensure smooth execution of awarded opportunities.

This is a full-time on-site role in Chicago. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in logistics or tender management, a solid understanding of transport operations, strong analytical and

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in logistics, freight forwarding pricing, customer service, operations or tender management preferred.
• Basic understanding of transportation and logistics operations (air, ocean, road, warehousing).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with pricing tools or CRM systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage spot quote requests and coordinate timely responses for domestic and international freight opportunities.
• Support implementation activities for awarded spot quotes and project-based opportunities.
• Coordinate and manage project-based RFQs/RFPs from initial request through submission.
• Prepare pricing proposals for US import and export opportunities across all transportation modes.
• Gather and analyze customer requirements including service scope, transportation modes, transit times, and operational requirements.
• Work closely with Sales, Operations, Product Procurement, Pricing, Finance, and other stakeholders to develop competitive and executable solutions.
• Monitor quote turnaround times and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support reporting and analysis related to quote activity, win/loss performance, and project opportunities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

MS Excel

Time management

Tools

Pricing tools

CRM systems

Transportation management systems

Job description

The Quarterback Team Tender management specialist is responsible for supporting spot quotes, quote implementation, project-based RFQs, and US import/export pricing request across all transportation modes.

This role works closely with Sales, Operations, Pricing, Legal, Planning, Finance, and other stakeholders to deliver competitive, accurate, and timely pricing solutions while ensuing smooth execution of awarded opportunities.

Full Job Description

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time, as needed. The individual in this role is entrusted with sufficient authority to carry out assigned responsibilities in alignment with LX Pantos America Inc. standards for safety, quality, productivity, and conduct.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage spot quote requests and coordinate timely responses for domestic and international freight opportunities.
• Support implementation activities for awarded spot quotes and project-based opportunities.
• Coordinate and manage project-based RFQs/RFPs from initial request through submission
• Prepare pricing proposals for US import and export opportunities across all transportation modes
• Gather and analyze customer requirements inducing service scope, transportation modes, transit times, and operational requirements.
• Work closely with Sales, Operations, Product Procurement, Pricing, Finance, and other stakeholders to develop competitive and executable solutions.
• Monitor quote turnaround times and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Support reporting and analysis related to quote activity, win/loss performance, and project opportunities.

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of experience in logistics, freight forwarding pricing, customer service, operations or tender management preferred.
• Basic understanding of transportation and logistics operations. (air, ocean, road, warehousing)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office applications
• Experience with transportation management systems, pricing tools or CRM systems is a plus

Annually Salary: $ 65,000.00 ~

Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• STD
• LTD
• AD&D
• 401K
• and generous PTOs/ paid holidays

Job Type: Full-time, Non-Exempt, Regular

Job Location: Chicago, IL

Business Hours: Mon-Fri 08:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Tentative/ Can be changed depending on hours of operation)