Logistic Pricing Analyst (Korean Bilingual)

SBT Global, Inc.•Plano, TX

13h•$32 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

The Logistic Pricing Analyst is a Korean-bilingual contractor specializing in air freight pricing and procurement. The role manages the end-to-end air freight procurement lifecycle, including sourcing logistics providers, managing RFQs and RFPs, negotiating rates and capacity, analyzing costs, and developing competitive logistics solutions. The position is based in Plano, Texas, has a one-year contract period, and pays approximately $31.77–$35.55 per hour depending on experience.

Requirements

Korean bilingual ability is required.
Bachelor’s degree required; Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or Finance preferred.
At least 2 years of experience in freight forwarding, 3PL, or logistics sourcing/operations, with a strict focus on air freight.
Hands-on experience managing RFP/RFQ processes and conducting financial data analysis.
Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency, including complex formulas, Pivot Tables, Conditional Formatting, Data Validation, VLOOKUP, COUNTIF, SUMIF, and Power Query.
Strong problem-solving skills and negotiation tactics.
Excellent collaboration, communication, and interpersonal skills for working with cross-functional global teams.
Ability to thrive and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
Willingness to work additional hours, weekends, or holidays when required by 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 logistics suppliers, including airlines, freight forwarders, GSAs, CFSs, air cargo handling agents, and drayage and intermodal carriers.
Develop and maintain strategic relationships with logistics service providers.
Conduct supplier capability assessments, performance evaluations, and risk analysis; maintain supplier databases and vendor qualification records.
Source and negotiate direct airline agreements, including Block Space Agreements, GSA Agreements, and applicable Special Rate Agreements.
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 existing customer accounts and new business opportunities.
Collect, organize, and validate supplier quotations; coordinate competitive bidding and ensure submissions meet procurement standards and customer requirements.
Analyze transportation quotations across freight, surcharges, handling, documentation, pickup and delivery, customs brokerage, dangerous goods, and accessorial costs.
Build financial simulations and cost comparison models; perform landed-cost and total-logistics-cost analysis.
Benchmark air freight rates, carrier capacity, and transit times, and recommend carrier and forwarder selections based on cost, service, and operational performance.
Develop procurement strategies, identify sourcing opportunities, evaluate market and seasonal pricing trends, and support annual procurement initiatives and carrier sourcing events.
Partner with Sales to develop logistics solutions and transportation strategies, support implementation of new business, and prepare pricing proposals for bids and tenders.
Administer procurement and quotation management systems; maintain sourcing documentation and records.
Prepare procurement reports, KPI dashboards, and supplier performance metrics, and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Finance, Legal, Customer Service, and Global Procurement, and support continuous improvement in procurement and pricing processes.