Logistic Pricing Analyst (Korean Bilingual)

We are seeking a highly analytical and driven Logistics Procurement Specialist (contractor) 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.

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 existing customer accounts and new business opportunities.
• Collect, organize, and validate supplier quotations.
• Coordinate competitive bidding events among multiple logistics providers.
• 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.
• 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.
• Sales Operations Finance Legal Customer Service Global Procurement Support continuous improvement initiatives across procurement and pricing processes.

Requirements

• & Experience Bachelor’s Degree required (Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or Finance preferred).
• 2+ 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.
• & 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.
• Adaptability & Travel Ability to thrive and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work additional hours, weekends, or holidays outside of regularly scheduled business hours when required to meet critical business needs.
• 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 .

Preferred

• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
• Contract Period: 1 yr. Pay rate : ~$31.77~35/h Work Location: Plano,TX Korean Bilingual Required