Logistic Pricing Analyst (Korean Bilingual)

Contract Period: 1 yr.   Pay rate : ~$31.77/h~ Work Location: Cerritos, CA **Korean Bilingual Required** 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 existing customer accounts and new 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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