Flexible Work Policy: The Fleet Specialist position has been segmented as Hybrid, meaning the work is a combination of onsite (2 days per month) and virtual. This position is based out of our corporate headquarters in Rosemont, IL.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work with Managers and fleet SMEs to understand business needs and identify potential solutions
- Procure and negotiate price and production capacity with a goal of creating benefit and overall increase in company profit, efficiency and service levels to support US Foods divisional needs
- Partner with cross-functional teams to gather information for bid proposals
- Support development of bid documentation, including RFI/RFP/RFQ
- Arrange bid initiation meetings, defines the structure of the proposal
- Collaborate with vendors and partners to ensure bid requirements are met
- Participate and understand legal requirements of bid proposals and identify key components necessary for contract compliance
- Analyze and evaluate the bid process and timelines for assigned bids including but not limited to preplanning, Bid Arrival, and Post Bid Award
- Execute Vendor Performance Routines including regular business reviews by collecting input from cross functional teams (Fleet, DCs, Operations) and provide feedback to Vendors using scorecards to identify continuous improvement opportunities
- Track and report bid performances
RELATIONSHIPS
Internal: Fleet Maintenance Operation, Legal, Finance
External: Fleet vendors and suppliers
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 3 years of transportation, logistics and/or supply chain experience
- Broad knowledge of transportation industry and carrier operations
- Sourcing experience
- Knowledge of various transportation assets and services
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint
- Proven relationship building skills with ability to communicate with carrier leadership
- Highly analytical, with ability to conduct basic analyses independently
- Independent, self-motivated, proactive team player with strong work ethic
EDUCATION
- Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, logistics, transportation, supply chain or equivalent experience
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