Position: Logistic Pricing Analyst
Contract Period: 1 year, with potential extension or conversion to a full-time position
Location: Cerritos, CA or Plano, TX
Working Hours: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM (subject to change)
Pay Rate: $31.50–$35.00 / hour (based on experience and qualifications)
Benefits: Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance; PTO eligibility after 90 days
Openings: 1

Candidates should have solid experience in logistics and supply chain management, including freight forwarding. Candidates with experience primarily focused on warehouse management are not preferred.

Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Logistics Procurement Specialist specializing in Air Pricing to manage the end-to-end procurement process for air freight transportation. This role focuses on sourcing airlines and freight forwarders, managing RFQs/RFPs, negotiating competitive freight rates, securing transportation capacity, and developing cost-effective logistics solutions.

Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Management
Identify, evaluate, qualify, and onboard new logistics service providers.
Manage relationships with airlines, freight forwarders, GSAs, CFS facilities, air cargo handling agents, drayage providers, and intermodal carriers.
Build and maintain strategic vendor partnerships.
Evaluate vendor capabilities, performance, and risk.
Maintain vendor databases and qualification records.

2. Airline Procurement & Contract Management
Source and negotiate direct agreements with airlines.
Manage BSA (Block Space Agreement), GSA (General Sales Agent Agreement), and SPA (Special Rate Agreement) contracts.
Negotiate freight rates, capacity allocation, service levels, payment terms, and contract conditions.
Collaborate with the Legal team to review and finalize transportation contracts.
Monitor contract compliance, expiration dates, and renewal opportunities.

3. RFQ/RFP Management
Prepare, issue, and manage RFQs/RFPs for Samsung-related and non-Samsung business opportunities.
Collect, organize, and validate vendor quotations.
Coordinate competitive bidding processes involving multiple logistics providers.
Ensure submissions meet procurement standards and customer requirements.

4. Pricing & Cost Analysis
Analyze transportation cost components, including:
Air freight rates and fuel surcharges
Security and terminal handling charges
Documentation fees
Pickup and delivery charges
Customs brokerage fees
Dangerous goods (DG) and other accessorial charges
Develop financial simulations and cost comparison models.
Analyze landed costs and total logistics costs.
Benchmark market rates, airline capacity, and transit times.
Evaluate carriers and forwarders based on cost, service quality, and operational performance.

5. Procurement Strategy Development
Develop sourcing strategies to improve competitiveness and reduce costs.
Identify sourcing opportunities through market research and industry benchmarking.
Monitor market trends, airline capacity, and seasonal rate fluctuations.
Support annual procurement initiatives and airline sourcing events.

6. Sales & Business Development Support
Collaborate with Sales to develop competitive logistics solutions.
Recommend transportation strategies to improve customers’ supply chain efficiency.
Coordinate with Operations and Procurement to support new business opportunities.
Assist with pricing proposals for customer bids and tenders.

7. Procurement Systems & Reporting
Maintain internal procurement and quotation management systems.
Manage sourcing documentation and procurement records.
Prepare procurement reports, KPI dashboards, and vendor performance metrics.
Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and applicable requirements.

8. Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with Sales, Operations, Finance, Legal, Customer Service, and Global Procurement.
Support continuous improvement initiatives for procurement and pricing processes.

Qualifications & Requirements
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree required; Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or Finance preferred.
At least 4 years of experience in freight forwarding, 3PL, logistics sourcing, or logistics operations.
Hands-on air freight experience is required.
Experience managing RFQ/RFP processes and analyzing financial data.
Ability to analyze and manage large volumes of quotations and cost data.

Technical Skills
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required, including experience with:
Complex formulas
PivotTables
Conditional formatting
Data validation
VLOOKUP
COUNTIF and SUMIF
Power Query
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with global and cross-functional teams.

Work Environment & Travel
Ability to maintain accuracy and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.
Flexibility to work additional hours, weekends, or holidays when required for critical business needs.
Willingness to travel up to 20% as needed.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience working directly for a large freight forwarder, brokerage company, or 3PL provider.
Hands-on experience in air freight transportation and pricing.

Application Process
Interview Process: Phone Screening → In-Person or Virtual Interview

How to Apply: Please send your resume to recruiting@people4nets.com
Contact: Jaime | (469) 305-2236