Cinter Technology Services

Logistic Pricing Analyst (Air Freight Procurement)

United States
Contracted
Mid Level
▶Job Details
・Job Title: Logistic Pricing Analyst (Air Freight Procurement)
・Client: Korean IT consulting company
・Working Location: Cerritos, CA OR Plano, TX
・Working Style: Onsite
・Employment Type: 1-year contract/W2
・Salary: $58K-$60K/year (DOE)
・Benefit:401K and Insurance
・Visa Support: Not provided
・Working Hours: 8:30-5:30 CST
・Language: English fluent
▶ Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management
  • Identify, evaluate, qualify, and onboard logistics suppliers, including airlines, freight forwarders, GSAs, CFS providers, air cargo handlers, drayage carriers, and intermodal transportation providers.
  • Develop and maintain strategic relationships with logistics service providers.
  • Conduct supplier capability assessments, performance evaluations, and risk analysis.
  • Maintain supplier qualification records and vendor databases.
Airline Procurement & Contract Management
  • Source and negotiate agreements with airlines, GSAs, and transportation partners.
  • Manage Block Space Agreements (BSA), GSA Agreements, and Special Pricing Agreements (SPA).
  • Negotiate rates, capacity allocations, service commitments, payment terms, and contractual conditions.
  • Coordinate with legal and internal stakeholders to review and execute transportation agreements.
  • Monitor contract compliance, renewals, and commercial performance.
RFQ/RFP Management
  • Develop, issue, and manage RFQs and RFPs for customer and business opportunities.
  • Collect, validate, and analyze supplier quotations.
  • Coordinate competitive bidding processes among logistics providers.
  • Ensure procurement standards and customer requirements are met.
Pricing & Cost Analysis
  • Analyze transportation quotations across various cost elements, including:
    • Air Freight
    • Fuel Surcharge
    • Security Charges
    • Terminal Handling Charges
    • Documentation Fees
    • Pick-Up & Delivery
    • Customs Brokerage
    • Dangerous Goods (DG) Charges
    • Accessorial Fees
  • Build cost comparison models and financial simulations.
  • Conduct landed cost analysis and total logistics cost evaluations.
  • Perform market benchmarking for carrier rates, capacity, and transit times.
  • Recommend optimal logistics solutions based on cost, service quality, and operational performance.
Procurement Strategy & Business Support
  • Develop sourcing strategies that improve competitiveness and reduce logistics costs.
  • Monitor market trends, airline capacity, and seasonal pricing changes.
  • Support annual sourcing initiatives and carrier procurement events.
  • Partner with Sales teams to create competitive logistics solutions and customer proposals.
  • Support implementation of new customer opportunities and transportation programs.
Systems, Reporting & Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Maintain procurement documentation and quotation management systems.
  • Prepare KPI reports, supplier scorecards, and procurement dashboards.
  • Ensure compliance with internal policies and procurement standards.
  • Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Finance, Legal, Customer Service, and Global Procurement teams.
▶ The Right Candidate Will Possess:
  • Strong knowledge of air freight operations and transportation procurement.
  • Excellent negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.
  • Advanced analytical abilities with a focus on pricing and cost optimization.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple RFQs and sourcing projects simultaneously.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to balance customer requirements, carrier capabilities, and cost objectives.
▶ Required Qualifications & Skills:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or a related field.
  • 2+ years of experience in freight forwarding, 3PL, logistics sourcing, procurement, or transportation operations.
  • Direct experience supporting Air Freight procurement, pricing, or carrier management activities.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including:
    • Pivot Tables
    • VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
    • SUMIF/COUNTIF
    • Conditional Formatting
    • Data Validation
    • Power Query
    • Cost Analysis and Pricing Models
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience with RFQ/RFP processes and competitive bidding activities.
  • Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with global cross-functional teams.
▶ Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience negotiating directly with airlines or freight forwarders.
  • Understanding of BSA, GSA, and air cargo procurement processes.
  • Experience with freight forwarding, international transportation, or air cargo operations.
  • Knowledge of customs brokerage and international logistics processes.
  • Experience supporting customer pricing proposals and transportation tenders.
  • Willingness to travel up to 20% for business-related needs.


Important Notice
  • Beware of scams: Cinter Technology will never contact candidates from an email address ending in @cintertechnology.work. Any such email is fraudulent.
  • No C2C: We do not accept Corp-to-Corp (C2C) arrangements for this position.

 
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