About the position
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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Negotiate the cost of transporting raw materials and finished goods.
- Coordinate transportation activities, ensuring smooth communication and proper completion of necessary paperwork.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Economics, Industrial Engineering or related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of 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 is a plus.
- 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.
