Tender Analyst at Fracht USA – Atlanta, Georgia

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Tender Analyst will play a critical role in Tender/RFQ Management and Pricing for Fracht’s North America operations (Import & Export). This position requires close collaboration with Sales, Procurement, and Operations teams to manage RFQ/Tender requests for key account customers, develop competitive pricing, and drive strategic decisions to optimize profitability and operational efficiency.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS REQURED

Integrity

Adhere to Fracht’s Core Values and Vision. Ability to operate in an open and honest manner and achieve a trusting and reliable relationship with team members, customers, and vendors. Ability to accept mistakes and learn from them without apportioning blame.

Flexibility

Learn and keep up to date with new developments, procedures, and regulations. Work efficiently in an environment with multiple shifting priorities.

Communication

Effectively listen and communicate clearly with team members, customers, and vendors. Ability to interpret and disseminate information promptly.

Problem Solving Measure effectiveness in understanding problems and making timely practical decisions. Ability to work well in groups and/or individually to develop alternative solutions.

Accountability

Justify responsible actions and decisions to management. Be a reliable team player who can make accurate decisions with sense of urgency.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Tender/RFQ Management

• Support the management of the tender process for Fracht’s global key accounts as part of a collaborative team.
• Coordinate with Sales, Procurement, and Pricing teams across the Fracht network to ensure alignment.
• Develop internal timelines and drive the timely completion of each tender.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with all relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor internal and external deadlines associated with each RFQ and ensure compliance.

Sea Freight Pricing

• Assist the Procurement team with RFQ pricing for North America (Imports & Exports).
• Support retention of existing business and generation of new clients through competitive tenders.
• Provide short- and long-term pricing recommendations, performing profitability analysis and suggesting optimal pricing and cargo routing to meet customer requirements.
• Assist Procurement in negotiating buy rates with carrier partners.
• Confirm coverage of quoted import/export sell rates upon official award announcements.
• Prepare routing guides for Fracht offices to ensure proper implementation of incumbent and new awards.

Process Improvement & Analysis

• Prepare case studies to support or challenge the current tender process and execution strategies.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs, mitigate risks, and improve the team’s success rate on tenders.
• Provide input into internal workflow processes based on customer business needs and requirements from tender documents.

EDUCATION AND/OR WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• Undergraduate degree in logistics or related business field.
• Experience with Logistics processes, systems, and solutions.
• Requires a minimum of 2-3 years of logistics experience.
• Self-disciplined, strong leadership and proactive abilities.
• Excellent Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Excellent verbal and written communication, time management and organizational skills; ability to actively listen and respond to questions with complete and accurate answers
• Effective negotiator and clear communicator of ideas and solutions.
• Excellent team player.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Safely and successfully performs the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs.
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods in an office environment, desk setting
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on calls via telephone or Microsoft Teams

Diversity and Inclusion

We believe in creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels empowered and supported. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply. We are committed to diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.