Logistic Pricing Analyst (Air Freight Procurement)

Cinter Technology Services; United States; Vor Ort; USD 58.000 - 60.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

401K

Insurance

Zusammenfassung

Cinter Technology Services is seeking a Logistic Pricing Analyst (Air Freight Procurement) to lead strategic sourcing, supplier management, and pricing analyses for US-based operations. Onsite roles in Cerritos, CA or Plano, TX require 2+ years in logistics procurement and strong Excel skills.

This is a 1-year contract/W2 position with visa support not provided. Responsibilities include negotiating with airlines and freight partners, building cost models, performing landed cost analyses, and

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or 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.

Aufgaben

• Identify, evaluate, 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Analyze transportation quotations across cost elements (Air Freight, Fuel Surcharge, Security Charges, Terminal Handling, Documentation, Pick-Up/Delivery, Customs Brokerage, 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 performance.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Strong communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field

Tools

Excel

Power Query

Jobbeschreibung

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.