Logistic Transportation Pricing Analyst (Bilingual in Korean/ English)

We are seeking a highly analytical and driven Logistics Procurement Specialist specializing in Air Pricing to join our Pricing team. In this role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end procurement lifecycle for air freight, including sourcing forwarders and airlines, managing RFQs, negotiating competitive rates, and securing strategic capacity.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management

- Identify, evaluate, qualify, and register new logistics suppliers, including:

- Airlines - Freight Forwarders - GSA (General Sales Agents) - CFS (Container Freight Stations) - Air Cargo Handling Agents - Drayage and Intermodal Carriers - Develop and maintain strategic relationships with logistics service providers. - Conduct supplier capability assessments, performance evaluations, and risk analysis. - Maintain supplier database and vendor qualification records.

Airline Procurement & Contract Management

- Source and negotiate direct agreements with airlines, including:

- Block Space Agreements (BSA) - General Sales Agent (GSA) Agreements - Special Rate Agreements (SPA) where applicable - Negotiate transportation rates, capacity allocations, service commitments, payment terms, and contractual conditions. - Coordinate with Legal to review, finalize, and execute transportation agreements. - Monitor contract compliance, expiration dates, and renewal opportunities.

RFQ/RFP Management

- Develop, issue, and manage RFQ/RFP packages for:

- Samsung business - Non-Samsung business opportunities - Collect, organize, and validate supplier quotations. - Coordinate competitive bidding events among multiple logistics providers. - Ensure RFQ submissions comply with procurement standards and customer requirements.

Pricing & Cost Analysis

- Analyze transportation quotations across multiple cost elements, including:

- Air Freight - Fuel Surcharge - Security Charges - Terminal Handling Charges - Documentation Fees - Pick-up & Delivery - Customs Brokerage - DG Charges - Accessorial Charges - Build financial simulations and cost comparison models. - Perform landed cost and total logistics cost analysis. - Conduct market benchmarking for air freight rates, carrier capacity, and transit times. - Recommend optimal carrier and forwarder selections based on cost, service, and operational performance.

Procurement Strategy

- Develop procurement strategies to improve competitiveness and achieve cost savings. - Identify sourcing opportunities through market research and industry benchmarking. - Evaluate market trends, airline capacity, and seasonal pricing fluctuations. - Support annual procurement initiatives and carrier sourcing events.

Business Development Support

- Partner with Sales to develop competitive logistics solutions for customers. - Recommend transportation strategies that improve customers' supply chain performance. - Support implementation of new business opportunities by coordinating with operations and procurement teams. - Assist in preparing pricing proposals for customer bids and tenders.

Procurement Systems & Reporting

- Administer internal procurement and quotation management systems. - Maintain sourcing documentation and procurement records. - Prepare procurement reports, KPI dashboards, and supplier performance metrics. - Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

- Work closely with:

- Sales - Operations - Finance - Legal - Customer Service - Global Procurement - Support continuous improvement initiatives across procurement and pricing processes.

Education & Experience

- Bachelor’s Degree required (Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or Finance preferred). - 4+ years of experience in freight forwarding, 3PL, or logistics sourcing/operations, with a strict focus on Air Freight. - Proven, hands-on experience managing RFP/RFQ processes and conducting financial data analysis.

Technical & Professional Skills

- Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft Excel: Must be comfortable handling large-scale quotation and cost analysis using complex formulas, Pivot Tables, Conditional Formatting, Data Validation, VLOOKUP, COUNTIF, SUMIF, and Power Query - Strong problem-solving mindset and sharp negotiation tactics. - Excellent collaboration, communication, and interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional global teams.

Work Adaptability & Travel

- Ability to thrive and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment. - Flexibility: Willingness to work additional hours, weekends, or holidays outside of regularly scheduled business hours when required to meet critical business needs. - Travel: Willingness to travel up to 20% for business-related needs.

Preferred Qualifications

- Prior experience working directly within a major Freight Forwarder, Broker Company, or 3PL.

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