LX Pantos Americas
Tender Management Specialist
Chicago, Illinois, US
Role snapshot
LX Pantos Americas is hiring a Tender Management Specialist on a full-time basis. This is a role based in Chicago, Illinois, US.
- Company
- LX Pantos Americas
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois, US
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 1–3 years
- Posted
- Nov 6, 2026
Who this role suits
People with roughly one to three years of experience who can own small pieces of work with light guidance and want to widen their scope.
How to prepare your application
- Prepare two or three stories about work you owned end to end, including one thing that went wrong and what you changed.
- Read what LX Pantos Americas publishes about its product or team, so you can say clearly why this role and this company.
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About the role
Job Title: Tender Management Specialist
Summary
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)