Logistic Transportation Pricing Analyst (Bilingual in Korean/ English)

Company Description

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http://recruiting.woongjininc.com/

**NO C2C

Our Mission

WOONGJIN INC. is a rapidly growing team who provides a range of unique, exceptional, and enhanced services to our clients. We have a strong moral code that includes the service of goodness without expectations of reward. We are motivated by the sense of responsibility and servant leadership.

Job Description

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.

Qualifications

• 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**.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.