Korean Bilingual Pricing Analyst

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.

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.

Job Requirements

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.

Work Location: Cerritos, CA or Plano, TX

Pay Range: $24.00/hour to $34.50/hour

Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k)

retirement plan; paid sick leave; life, accidental death & dismemberment

(AD&D), and long-term disability (LTD) insurance; and optional voluntary

life/AD&D coverage. Benefits are subject to eligibility and applicable plan

terms.