Tender Analyst

The Company

DB Schenker is a globally integrated Transport and Logistics company providing international air and sea freight forwarding services together with national logistics solutions across Australia and the globe.

About DB Schenker

At DB Schenker, you are part of a global logistics network that connects the world. A network that allows you to shape your career by encouraging you to contribute and truly make a difference. With more than 76,000 colleagues worldwide, we welcome diversity and thrive on individual backgrounds, perspectives and skills. Together as one team, we are Here to move.

The Role

We are seeking a Tender Analyst to join our busy NSW team.

Position summary:

The Tender Analyst plays a critical role in producing responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to win new customers and protect existing business. The Tender Analyst leads cross-functional teams during the entire project life-cycle, from initial evaluation of an opportunity to final deliverable. Above all, the Tender Analyst provides timely and insightful business analysis to decision-makers for each opportunity.

Departmental/Operational Key Responsibilities may Include:

• Lead tender opportunities and coordinate with internal stakeholders;
• Lead Tender opportunities as the project manager, collaborate with other to accurately and comprehensively define project scope and deliverable to satisfy customer requirements;
• Simultaneously manage and monitor several tender projects according to set timelines and agreed processes;
• Review rate validity and update rates in a timely manner to ensure correct billing at time of shipment (incl. new tender rates);
• Develop internal pricing rate sheets and compile price charges from different sources;
• Perform a variety of financial and statistical analyses to evaluate profitability, risk exposure, "what if" scenarios such as consolidation, etc. for each opportunity;
• Correspond with and provide pricing related information to internal/external customer;
• Develop competitive quotation and proposal responses for DBS's key accounts;
• Show initiative and take responsibility - assist internal/external customers in the absence of team members;
• Raise Corrective Action Requests for all issues.

Competencies, Education, and Skills Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Logistics (or equivalent) is a plus;
• At least 3 years of experience in freight forwarding industry;
• Air and ocean freight experience;
• Experience in customer pricing or quotation or billing;
• Excellent customer service skills;
• Must demonstrate attention to detail;
• Proficient with MS-Office products, especially MS Excel, where advanced skills and experience are required;
• Ability to work independently as well as part of the team;
• Ability to work with people on all business levels;
• Exceptional administration, organisational, time management skills and the ability to prioritise;
• Dedication and commitment to deliver best-in-class service to internal and external customers.