Korean Bilingual Pricing Analyst

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 cos…

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