What are the responsibilities and job description for the Logistics Pricing Analyst - Bilingual Korean position at Geopaq Logic?
Job Title: Transportation Pricing Analyst
Work location: 3033 W. President George Bush Hwy, Suite 250, Plano, TX 75075 (Onsite)
Duration: 1 year
Work Hours: 8:30 am to 5:30pm CST (subject to changed)
Required Skill: Bilingual (Korean)
Position Summary:
The Logistics Transportation Pricing Analyst is responsible for analyzing current market conditions and economic trends while continuously evaluating the efficiency of surface transportation cost routes. This role requires applying various factors to create an overall cost simulation, enabling the optimization of transportation pricing strategies to ensure cost-effectiveness and efficiency across logistics operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Transportation Data Analytics:
- Conduct internal and external transportation data analysis and cost research to support carrier negotiations.
- Simulate scenario-based cost estimations to identify the most optimal transportation solutions.
- Carrier Negotiations:
- Negotiate the cost of transporting raw materials and finished goods.
- Coordinate transportation activities, ensuring smooth communication and proper completion of necessary paperwork.
RFP Administration:
- Conduct internal and external RFQ data analysis and cost research for carrier sourcing.
- Obtain quotes from various suppliers and negotiate price, quantity, terms, and conditions with transportation brokers/carriers.
- Identify key factors to aid in price negotiations with carriers during the RFP process.
Contract Administration:
- Collaborate with the legal team to ensure compliance with all business-related conditions in transportation contracts.
- Oversee the company’s internal procurement system throughout the sourcing process.
Supplier Evaluation and Comparison:
- Evaluate suppliers’ quotes and provide detailed assessments of cost element breakdowns.
- Maintain quote comparisons with financial simulations and offer data-driven recommendations for selecting freight forwarders and carriers.
Requirements/Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Economics, Industrial Engineering or related field.
- Experience as a Logistics Analyst or in a similar role, with proven expertise and progressively increasing responsibilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Access and Excel, with the ability to manipulate large datasets and create complex reports.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights to improve logistics operations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex information to stakeholders at all levels.
- Bilingual proficiency in Korean
- Comfortable working with tables, charts, and numbers to present findings and recommendations.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
- Willingness to work additional hours outside of regularly scheduled business hours, including weekends and holidays, to meet business needs.
- Excellent reporting skills are required to present reports to management or clients on bidding plans and results.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $30.00 - $37.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Language:
- Korean (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $30 - $37
