Bid Coordinator

Bid Coordinator
CHATTANOOGA, TN
M-F 8am-5pm
Position open to remote: Yes
Grade: HR11
Compensation Range: $22.73

Who We Are:
Relentlessly Delivering Big Ideas. U.S. Xpress is one of the nation’s largest asset-based trucking companies. But the most valuable asset we offer isn’t tractors, trailers, or even our exclusive, cutting-edge technology. It’s the collective brainpower of thousands of visionaries and problem-solvers. Together, we are revolutionizing the transportation industry by providing innovative, custom solutions. And, here, we believe in the sanctity of a promise—both to our customers, and our people. When we focus our varied talents on reshaping the future of transportation, that’s what we call the POWER OF U.S.

Why U.S. Xpress?
Right Role. Right Tools. Right People. We invest in our talent starting on day one. You will be provided with personal and professional development opportunities that complement your interests and encourage you to build a career you’re passionate about. Whether it is employee stock options, profit-sharing, 401K, professional development, or our competitive pay, we help prepare you for the future. Be part of an organization that values out-of-the-box thinking and rewards employees for going above and beyond. Curious about the other benefits of working with us? Check out other perks below!

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Basic/Supplemental Life
• Accidental Death/Dismemberment
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Savings Accounts
• Company Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• 401k with Employer Matching Contribution
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short Term Incentive Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance

Primary Position Purpose:

Under limited supervision, complete administrative duties required for processing bids. Support the pricing team, as needed, to provide accurate publications of customer rates.

Position Functions:

• Complete the company background and statistics sections of bid requests
• Review customer documents and format new bids and other pricing requests into the standard format
• Coordinate and submit bid responses in accordance with customer time lines
• Interact with all areas of the company with heavy emphasis on sales, operations and corporate support functions such as administration and billing
• Assist the pricing team with ad hoc requests and projects as necessary
• Communicate with Sales, Operations, Billing and Customers regarding pricing
• Update and maintain the bid log system and bid database as new bids are received
• Proactively work to assist others in achieving the organization's objective
• Develop proposals, bids, RFP responses or other documents describing organizational products and services in response to requests from prospective clients.
• Collaborate and coordinate with internal contributors and subject matter experts:

• Effectively communicate all awarded bids to stakeholders.
• Work with the Collections and Problem Resolution departments to identify and correct any rating/pricing errors to ensure future invoices are processed accurately.

What We’re Looking For:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience required. Equivalent years of experience are defined as one year of professional experience for each year of college requested.

Experience:

• Minimum of 1-3 years in pricing, revenue management or another related field required
• Experience in the transportation industry a plus

Skills & Abilities:

• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite
• Proficient with Microsoft PowerBi, Tableau or other Business Intelligence Software
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent judgment and problem-solving skills
• Ability to operate in a team environment

Work Environment / Physical Requirements – Normal office settings.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected for this position. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. Employees performing this job may be asked to perform other duties as required and the responsibilities of the position may change. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

U.S. Xpress is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce.

This role will remain open until it has been filled.

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