Company Description For More Open Positions Visit us at: http://recruiting.woongjininc.com/ Our Mission WOONGJIN INC. is a rapidly growing team who provides a range of unique, exceptional, and enhanced services to our clients. We have a strong moral code that includes the service of goodness without expectations of reward. We are motivated by the sense of responsibility and servant leadership. Benefits • Medical Insurance • Vision Insurance • Dental Insurance • 401(k) • Paid Sick hours Job Description We are seeking a highly analytical and driven Logistics Procurement Specialist specializing in Air Pricing to join our Pricing team. In this role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end procurement lifecycle for air freight, including sourcing forwarders and airlines, managing RFQs, negotiating competitive rates, and securing strategic capacity. Key Responsibilities Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management • Identify, evaluate, qualify, and register new logistics suppliers, including: • Airlines • Freight Forwarders • GSA (General Sales Agents) • CFS (Container Freight Stations) • Air Cargo Handling Agents • Drayage and Intermodal Carriers • Develop and maintain strategic relationships with logistics service providers. • Conduct supplier capability assessments, performance evaluations, and risk analysis. • Maintain supplier database and vendor qualification records. Airline Procurement & Contract Management • Source and negotiate direct agreements with airlines, including: • Block Space Agreements (BSA) • General Sales Agent (GSA) Agreements • Special Rate Agreements (SPA) where applicable • 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. RFQ/RFP Management • Develop, issue, and manage RFQ/RFP packages for: • Samsung business • Non-Samsung business opportunities • Collect, organize, and validate supplier quotations. • Coordinate competitive bidding events among multiple logistics providers. • Ensure RFQ submissions comply with procurement standards and customer requirements. Pricing & Cost Analysis • Analyze transportation quotations across multiple cost elements, including: • Air Freight • Fuel Surcharge • Security Charges • Terminal Handling Charges • Documentation Fees • Pick-up & Delivery • Customs Brokerage • DG Charges • Accessorial Charges • Build financial simulations and cost comparison models. • Perform landed cost and total logistics cost analysis. • Conduct market benchmarking for air freight rates, carrier capacity, and transit times. • Recommend optimal carrier and forwarder selections based on cost, service, and operational performance. Procurement Strategy • Develop procurement strategies to improve competitiveness and achieve cost savings. • Identify sourcing opportunities through market research and industry benchmarking. • Evaluate market trends, airline capacity, and seasonal pricing fluctuations. • Support annual procurement initiatives and carrier sourcing events. Business Development Support • Partner with Sales to develop competitive logistics solutions for customers. • Recommend transportation strategies that improve customers' supply chain performance. • Support implementation of new business opportunities by coordinating with operations and procurement teams. • Assist in preparing pricing proposals for customer bids and tenders. Procurement Systems & Reporting • Administer internal procurement and quotation management systems. • Maintain sourcing documentation and procurement records. • Prepare procurement reports, KPI dashboards, and supplier performance metrics. • Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and regulatory requirements. Cross-Functional Collaboration • Work closely with: • Sales • Operations • Finance • Legal • Customer Service • Global Procurement • Support continuous improvement initiatives across procurement and pricing processes. Qualifications Education & Experience • Bachelor’s Degree required (Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or Finance preferred). • 4+ years of experience in freight forwarding, 3PL, or logistics sourcing/operations, with a strict focus on Air Freight. • Proven, hands-on experience managing RFP/RFQ processes and conducting financial data analysis. Technical & Professional Skills • Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft Excel: Must be comfortable handling large-scale quotation and cost analysis using complex formulas, Pivot Tables, Conditional Formatting, Data Validation, VLOOKUP, COUNTIF, SUMIF, and Power Query • Strong problem-solving mindset and sharp negotiation tactics. • Excellent collaboration, communication, and interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional global teams. Work Adaptability & Travel • Ability to thrive and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment. • Flexibility: Willingness to work additional hours, weekends, or holidays outside of regularly scheduled business hours when required to meet critical business needs. • Travel: Willingness to travel up to 20% for business-related needs. Preferred Qualifications • Prior experience working directly within a major Freight Forwarder, Broker Company, or 3PL. Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.