JAS is an international, non-asset-based supply chain services and solutions company. Our services include air and ocean freight forwarding, contract logistics, customs brokerage, distribution, inbound logistics, truckload brokerage and other supply chain management services, including consulting, the coordination of purchase orders and customized management services.
This role is responsible for supporting the Manager Regional Tender Management, Asia Pacific in managing the tenders within the Asia Pacific region.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Responsible for managing the tender process (request for quotation/request for proposal) of targeted customers for the Asia-Pacific region.
Focus on RFQs with Intra Asia emphasis or Asia Target customers including analyzing, coordinating, and pricing to structure a customized solution package.
Cooperate with and support other regional tender teams as per internal tender process.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders for pricing strategy and internal support.
Maintain internal tender process monitoring database, reports and other key information.
Consultant to Asia Pacific countries pricing/ tender unit.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None
QUALIFICATIONS:
Strong industry knowledge including various carriers and trade routes.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Possess excellent skills in project and time management as well as written communication.
Superior software skills in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel; as well as a strong aptitude with numbers and the ability to ensure accurate data translation and analysis are essential.
Able to work independently within a team and perform under pressure.
Well organized and think out of the box.
Professional image, polished presentation.
Positive enthusiasm and pragmatic approach.
Detail oriented with strong planning, organizational and analytical skills.
A go-getter and one that embraces integrity, teamwork and perseverance in your work attitude.
Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple priorities and initiatives
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Between 1 3 years direct experience in general freight and/or forwarding.
Minimum Tertiary education preferably in Logistics or Business.
ENVIRONMENT:
100% performed in climate-controlled internal office environment working under normal office conditions. Travel will be required (up to 25%) in support of the positions responsibilities.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; walk; use hands and finger to feel and handle; reach with arms and hands; talk and hear. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, and crouch; lift weight or exert a force up to a maximum of 25 pounds.
ADDITIONAL:
Meet all performance and behavior expectations outlined in the company performance appraisal form or communicated by management.
Perform job responsibilities as directed achieving desired results within expected time frames and with a high degree of quality and professionalism.
Establish and maintain positive and productive work relationships with all staff, potential and current customers and business partners.
Demonstrate the behavioral and technical competencies necessary to effectively complete job responsibilities. Take personal initiative for technical and professional development.
Follow the company HR Policy, the Code of Business Conduct and all subsidiary and department policies and procedures, including protecting confidential company information, attending work punctually and regularly, and following good safety practices in all activities.
The responsibilities associated with this job will change from time to time in accordance with the Companys business needs. More specifically, the incumbent may be required to perform additional and/or different responsibilities from those set forth above.
The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.
