Logistics Pricing Analyst (EM7207)

Samsung SDS America•Plano, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Logistics Pricing Analyst supports warehouse pricing, cost analysis, RFI/RFP/RFQ management, 3PL and vendor sourcing, industrial real estate, and strategic planning. The role analyzes warehouse operating costs, market conditions, customer and facility requirements, and operating scenarios to develop competitive, financially sustainable logistics solutions that support business growth and profitability. The position also supports warehouse market surveys, site selection, lease negotiations, real estate agent management, and operational planning projects. It collaborates with Operations, Sales, Finance, Legal, Procurement, IT, and external partners to advance cost optimization, process improvements, sourcing decisions, and warehouse planning. The analyst develops pricing and lease models, bid analyses, business cases, management reports, and executive presentations; supports warehouse startups, expansions, relocations, and optimization; and improves processes and analytical tools, including through appropriate use of AI tools consistent with company security and confidentiality requirements. The position is onsite at 3033 W. President George Bush Hwy, Suite 250, Plano, TX 75075, with travel of up to 10–20%.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, Finance, Real Estate, Industrial Engineering, Data Analytics, or a related field is preferred.
Minimum 3–5 years of experience in warehouse planning, 3PL sourcing, logistics pricing, procurement, industrial real estate, or a related supply chain role.
Experience managing or supporting RFI/RFP/RFQ processes, including bid preparation, pricing analysis, vendor evaluation, negotiation, and award recommendations.
Working knowledge of warehouse operations, cost structures, facility requirements, and industrial lease fundamentals.
Strong analytical and financial modeling skills and advanced Microsoft Office proficiency.
Strong vendor sourcing, commercial negotiation, project management, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate across internal functions and with external partners.
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to travel up to 10–20%.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a 3PL, warehousing, distribution, industrial real estate, or logistics consulting environment.
Hands-on experience with warehouse/3PL sourcing, site selection, market surveys, lease transactions, or facility planning projects.
Experience developing warehouse cost models and evaluating 3PL proposals, including labor, storage, MHE, facility, and other operating costs.
Experience working with industrial real estate brokers, landlords, 3PL providers, and warehouse-related vendors.
Experience with SAP, WMS/TMS, sourcing/procurement platforms, or other supply chain systems.
Experience with Power BI, SQL, Python, Excel VBA/Macros, or other data analytics and automation tools.
Knowledge of warehouse automation technologies, including AGV/AMR, AS/RS, robotics, and material handling solutions.

Responsibilities

Analyze warehouse operational requirements, customer volume, inventory profiles, throughput, labor, storage, MHE, and other cost drivers to develop competitive and financially sustainable solutions.
Develop and maintain warehouse pricing models covering storage, handling, labor, MHE, utilities, facility costs, value-added services, and other operating expenses.
Compare direct-operation, 3PL, lease, and other operating scenarios to identify commercially viable options.
Support annual business planning, budgeting, cost forecasting, and strategic planning for warehouse operations and facility requirements.
Prepare financial summaries, business cases, and recommendations for management investment and operational decisions.
Lead and coordinate end-to-end RFI, RFP, and RFQ processes for warehouse operations, 3PL services, facility sourcing, and other logistics requirements.
Develop bid packages, including scopes of work, operational requirements, pricing templates, evaluation criteria, and submission requirements.
Analyze operational data, customer requirements, vendor proposals, and pricing structures; develop bid comparison models, vendor scorecards, and scenario analyses.
Coordinate bidding, negotiation, and vendor selection with Operations, Sales, Finance, Legal, and Procurement.
Manage and support the warehouse real estate lifecycle, including market surveys, site selection, LOI/RFP, lease negotiation and execution, renewals, expansions, relocations, subleases, and terminations.
Analyze lease economics and commercial terms and develop lease financial models and total occupancy cost comparisons.
Manage industrial real estate brokers and tenant-representation agents, including property searches, site tours, landlord communications, and commercial negotiations.
Coordinate real estate transactions with Legal, Finance, Operations, landlords, brokers, and other external partners; maintain lease documentation, critical dates, market intelligence, and transaction status.
Source and evaluate 3PL providers and warehouse-related vendors based on cost, operational capability, service quality, capacity, and commercial terms.
Support sourcing for staffing, MHE, racking, automation, facility services, and other warehouse operational requirements; develop comparisons, evaluations, scenarios, and recommendations.
Partner with Operations to assess warehouse capacity, space utilization, facility requirements, MHE, infrastructure, and future needs.
Support warehouse startups, expansions, consolidations, relocations, and optimization projects by coordinating sourcing, operational, commercial, and contractual requirements.
Identify opportunities to improve warehouse costs, vendor competitiveness, asset utilization, and operational efficiency.
Lead and support strategic and ad hoc projects related to warehouse operations, real estate, sourcing, cost optimization, and business expansion.
Develop business cases and financial analyses for warehouse investments, operational changes, capital expenditures, and strategic initiatives; conduct feasibility studies and scenario analyses for markets, customers, facilities, and operating models.
Research warehouse technologies, automation solutions, market trends, and operating models to identify business opportunities.
Coordinate cross-functional projects and prepare executive-level presentations, dashboards, project updates, and management recommendations.
Perform other planning, analysis, and special projects as assigned.
Develop and improve standardized pricing models, RFI/RFP/RFQ templates, market survey tools, lease comparison models, sourcing templates, and management reports.
Develop automated Excel tools, dashboards, and analytical models to improve accuracy, efficiency, and decision-making.
Maintain accurate warehouse, lease, vendor, pricing, sourcing, and project information in applicable business systems.
Establish and track KPIs for sourcing savings, warehouse costs, lease economics, facility utilization, bid performance, and project execution.
Identify and implement process improvements in warehouse sourcing, real estate transactions, vendor management, pricing, and strategic planning.
Support continuous improvement and standardization using AI tools such as Claude and ChatGPT for data analysis, process automation, RFP evaluation, reporting, or business planning while following company data-security and confidentiality requirements.