Korean Bilingual Pricing Analyst

BTI Solutions • Plano, TX

19h • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% for business-related needs.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working directly within a major Freight Forwarder, Broker Company, or 3PL .

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Work closely with: Sales, Operations, Finance, Legal, Customer Service, Global Procurement
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across procurement and pricing processes.

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
• optional voluntary life/AD&D coverage

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level