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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 1,500 sites, we are proud 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.
At CEVA Logistics, we Rise in Motion. Your career is always on the move, growing as fast and as far as your ambition takes you. Join a global team of nearly 200 nationalities, shaping the future of global trade, moving essential goods, forging new paths, and pushing boundaries to serve an ever-changing world. The pace is fast, the challenges are real, but the rewards are greater: growth, purpose, and the chance to make a meaningful impact. This is more than a job. It's a journey on which you rise.
2. Job Purpose
Primary purpose of the role - briefly describe in one or two sentences why the job exists:
3. Key Accountabilities
Main areas of focus and accountability of the role - detail in order of importance the main areas of accountability of the
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.
1 Ensures in-depth understanding of CEVA's businesses and its strategic direction.
2 Ensures that all Global Tender Management related processes are followed.
3 Manages global multimillion opportunities with the usage of CEVA's Pricing Tool.
4 Works collaboratively with the business teams (GTM SMEs, BD, Product and Operation) on the strategic
response for the respective Tenders.
5 Works in collaboration with the Data Management Team to complete the Tender and monitors provision of the
missing lane pairs.
6 Works closely with business leaders in establishing pricing priorities.
7
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.
8 Ensures that business decisions are made according to existing business controls and that all regulatory
requirements are met and followed.
9 Supports optimization of bid processes and price guidelines.
10 Responsible for the RFQ quality check and conducts the review with the respective Business Partners.
11 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.
12
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.
4. Organizational Context
How the role fits into the team, department or business unit - attach an organization chart, which shows manager,
peers and direct reports of the role. In addition, complete the following detail:
5. Key Working Relationships
The most significant and most common working relationships relating to the role. Detail the nature of the
relationship and the frequency of the interaction:
6. Resource Management
The financial, infrastructure or people resources managed by the role. Quantify resources wherever possible and
detail the impact the role has on these resources:
7. Knowledge, Experience & Skills
The knowledge, experience and skills required to undertake the level at a fully competent level:
13 Performs other duties as assigned.
Manager(s) job title Not applicable as this is not a manager role
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reports to this role
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Will be directly communicating and working with Regional Lead GTM, BD, Product, GTM SMEs, GTM Administrative
Manager as the role will be a support and lead function that will manage North America lead opportunities and support
opportunities from other GTM region reviewing only NORTAM countries.
In close communication with Data Analytics team to ensure that RFQs will be submitted on time with logical rates,
consistent rates, and no missing quotation.
Will heavily be involved in conference calls while presenting the rates with product team and BD to discuss the
requirements for the customer and strategy approach for each strategic customer.
Not applicable.
Essential Desirable
Education &
Qualifications
University degree (Logistics and
Business Administration, or any course
related)
Experience
3-4 yrs of experience in Freight
Forwarding Industry and at least 2
year of experience in Pricing Role
Specialist Knowledge& Skills
> Good decision decision-making skills
and must know when to ask the
manager for decisions or escalate if
needed.
> Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills
> Intermediate to Advanced transport,
forwarding and logistics skills (AIR, FCL,
LCL)
Interpersonal &
Communication Skills
> Must be fluent in English and
comfortable to join and drive conference
calls.
> Good communications skills and can
express him/herself professionally.
> Analytical and business process
driven.
> 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.
8. Other Information
Any additional information necessary to fully describe the role:
Expected competency
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.