Product Development Specialist
Product Development Specialist
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Job Description
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Product Development Specialist will play a pivotal role in delivering a bestinclass product offering aligned with the corporate product strategy. This role will focus on driving market share growth optimizing network operations ensuring carrier procurement excellence and maximizing profitability. A key responsibility will be fostering strong customer engagement to achieve and exceed budget.
The successful candidate will be expected to contribute strategically to the growth of the company working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure a seamless and efficient service offering.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Collaborate with Sales stakeholders to build and maintain a robust RFP pipeline ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Develop and deliver competitive solutions by supporting the Products and Global Tender Management (GTM) teams in preparing and responding to global and regional tenders in line with the organizations budget and strategic goals.
- Act as a facilitator between the product teams and regional markets ensuring strategic alignment and effective across all levels.
- Lead the GTM team in developing and implementing new product solutions that meet specific customer requests offering guidance and direction on how RFQs (Request for Quotes) should be managed and executed.
- Assist in reviewing tender files led by the GTM team ensuring the accuracy of data formulas and competitiveness before final submission to the client.
- Create and manage strategic reportstailored to the needs of the products teams providing insights and analysis to guide market strategy.
- Proven experience handling RFQs within both the assigned product markets ensuring competitive pricing and effective solution delivery.
- Demonstrated resilience and the ability to supervise multiple RFQs simultaneously with strong multitasking skills particularly during peak season.
- Other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Job requires the ability to use vision adjust focus and work on a standard computer screen
- Job may require extended sitting or standing use of standard office equipment typing and using a mouse
- Job will require presence onsite at the assigned work location; attendance is a requirement of the position
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Strong Attention to Detail: Ability to thoroughly review data formulas and tender documents to ensure accuracy and competitiveness.
- Time Management: Excellent at managing multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously especially during highpressure periods like peak season.
- Problem Solving: Proactive in identifying challenges and developing effective solutions to meet client and business needs.
- Excellent Communication: Ability to clearly articulate complex concepts and negotiate effectively with internal teams and external clients.
- Crossfunctional Collaboration: Ability to work seamlessly across various teams including Sales Operations and GTM to deliver optimal outcomes.
- CustomerCentric Mindset: Focused on understanding and anticipating customer needs delivering tailored solutions that drive longterm relationships.
- Tech Savvy: Proficient in using business tools and software to analyze and manage data (e.g. MS Excel ERP systems CRM tools).
- Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fastpaced dynamic environment with a flexible approach to changing market conditions and business requirements.
- Global Market Understanding: Indepth knowledge of international logistics supply chain dynamics and market trends within assigned sectors.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Product Development Specialist
- Bachelors degree required in Engineering/Business/Supply Chain or equivalent
- MBA and/or Industrial Engineering preferred
- Minimum of 2 to 3 years of related experience
- Logistics experience preferred (freight forwarding warehousing customs brokerage 3PL)
Sr. Product Development Specialist
- Bachelors degree required in Engineering/Business/Supply Chain or equivalent
- MBA and/or Industrial Engineering preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of related experience
- Logistics experience preferred (freight forwarding warehousing customs brokerage 3PL)
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSES
Professional certification may be required in some areas.
MUST COMPLETE PI ASSESSMENT IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION:
At Crane we believe in providing our employees with excellent benefits at a Great Place to Work.
We offer:
Quarterly Incentive Plan
- 136 hours of Paid Time Off which equals 17 days for the year that can be used for Sick Time or for Personal Use
- Excellent Medical Dental and Vision benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement for education related to your job
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Employee Recognition and Rewards Program
- Paid Volunteer Time to support a cause that is close to your heart and contributes to our communities
- Employee Discounts
- Wellness Incentives that can go up to $100 per year for completing challenges in addition to a discount on contribution rates
Come join the leader in logistics and take your career in the right direction.
Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
We maintain a drugfree workplace and perform preemployment substance abuse testing.
This position requires the final candidate to successfully pass an EVerify Check.
More Information: benefits are contingent upon meeting eligibility requirements and plan conditions.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
