Why join Samsung SDS?
Samsung SDS plays a leading role in the global logistics market with unique logistics services. With its innovative IT technology, SDS developed the integrated logistics solution called “Cello” in 2010, started its logistics business in 2012 and expanded its logistics business with Business Process Outsourcing.
Smart Logistics Division tech-driven innovators shaping the future of global supply chain solutions. Our logistics platform Cello blends cutting-edge IT with real-world logistics, offering smarter, faster, and more reliable services to our clients around the world.
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Key Responsibilities:
The Logistics Pricing Analyst is responsible for supporting customer pricing, transportation procurement, and competitive bid activities across multiple transportation modes, including Over-the-Road (OTR), Intermodal, LTL, FTL, and other transportation services. This individual analyzes large volumes of transportation, market, carrier, and historical pricing data to develop accurate, competitive, and cost-effective pricing recommendations that support customer requirements and business profitability.
The position manages and supports Requests for Information (RFI), Requests for Proposal (RFP), and Requests for Quotation (RFQ) processes and collaborates closely with Sales, Operations, Legal, Finance, and other cross-functional teams to develop commercially competitive and operationally executable transportation solutions. The ideal candidate has strong analytical and negotiation skills, advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities, and the ability to monitor market trends, carrier capacity, and cost drivers to identify optimal pricing and procurement opportunities.
Responsibilities:
1. Pricing & Bid Analysis
- Analyze large volumes of transportation, shipment, lane, customer, historical rate, and market data to develop competitive and profitable pricing recommendations.
- Support customer pricing requests and develop transportation pricing solutions across OTR, truckload, LTL, FTL, intermodal, and other transportation services.
- Analyze transportation cost components, including linehaul, fuel surcharges, accessorial charges, capacity constraints, and other applicable cost drivers.
- Develop, maintain, and improve pricing models, rate databases, cost analysis tools, and bid templates.
- Conduct margin, profitability, variance, and scenario analyses to identify pricing risks, opportunities, and improvement areas.
- Track and evaluate historical pricing performance, awarded business, and market changes to support future pricing recommendations.
2. RFI / RFP / RFQ Management
- Coordinate and support the end-to-end RFI, RFP, and RFQ process, including data collection, requirements review, pricing analysis, carrier sourcing, quality control, and timely submission.
- Review customer bid requirements, shipment characteristics, lane data, service expectations, and operational requirements to develop accurate and competitive pricing proposals.
- Work closely with Sales, Operations, Legal, and Finance teams to validate pricing assumptions and ensure proposed solutions are commercially competitive and operationally feasible.
- Maintain accurate bid files, pricing documentation, assumptions, rate records, and submission history.
- Track bid outcomes and customer feedback and analyze win/loss results to identify opportunities to improve future pricing strategies.
3. Transportation Procurement & Vendor Management
- Source, evaluate, and compare transportation vendors and carriers to identify the most efficient and cost-effective solutions.
- Conduct carrier rate negotiations and support transportation procurement activities for contracted and spot-market opportunities.
- Analyze carrier capabilities, capacity, service performance, pricing structures, and market competitiveness to support vendor selection decisions.
- Collaborate with transportation providers and internal stakeholders to obtain competitive rates and capacity for customer opportunities.
- Support carrier onboarding and maintain accurate carrier pricing and vendor information within applicable systems.
- Assist with resolving pricing, rate, billing, and transportation-related discrepancies with internal teams and external vendors.
4. Market Intelligence & Data Analysis
- Monitor transportation market trends, carrier capacity, rate fluctuations, fuel costs, and other industry conditions that may affect pricing and procurement decisions.
- Research pricing trends, cost-saving opportunities, and potential risks.
- Utilize internal and external market data to support pricing strategies and vendor negotiations.
- Prepare regular reports, dashboards, and market intelligence updates for business stakeholders.
- Present data-driven findings and recommendations in a clear and actionable manner to support business decision-making to find possible revenue .
5. Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Sales and Finance teams to develop competitive pricing solutions that support customer requirements and business growth.
- Collaborate with Operations and Transportation teams to validate network capabilities, operational costs, service requirements, and pricing assumptions.
- Work with Legal and other internal stakeholders to support the review of transportation agreements, rate terms, and applicable contractual requirements.
- Coordinate with Finance teams on cost validation, margin analysis, and pricing-related financial matters.
- Communicate pricing recommendations, market insights, and procurement findings effectively to team members and other business stakeholders.
6. Process Improvement & Systems
- Identify opportunities to improve pricing models, procurement processes, data quality, reporting, and bid turnaround time
- Develop and enhance automated Excel tools, templates, and reports to improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Maintain accurate pricing, vendor, and bid data within SAP, TMS, and other business systems.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives related to pricing, transportation procurement, and data analysis.
- Perform other job-related duties and special projects as assigned.
Requirements
Requirements/Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in transportation pricing, logistics procurement, carrier sourcing, transportation operations, freight brokerage, or a related analytical role.
- Experience supporting RFI, RFP, and RFQ processes, including data analysis, bid preparation, pricing, and submission management.
- Working knowledge of transportation modes, including OTR/Truckload, LTL, FTL, and Intermodal.
- Experience analyzing transportation rates, carrier pricing, fuel surcharges, accessorial charges, and other freight cost components.
- Strong vendor sourcing and negotiation skills with the ability to identify cost-effective transportation solutions.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Macro, complex formulas, data analysis, and report development.
- Experience using SAP and/or Transportation Management Systems (TMS) required or strongly preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze large and complex data sets.
- Ability to identify and interpret transportation market trends and incorporate market intelligence into pricing recommendations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to travel: up to 10%
- Work Location: 3033 W. President George Bush Hwy, Suite 250, Plano, TX 75075 (Onsite)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a 3PL, freight brokerage, transportation, or supply chain environment.
- Experience with transportation market intelligence tools, such as DAT, Truckstop, or similar rate benchmarking platforms.
- Experience with customer bid platforms and automated pricing tools.
- Knowledge of SAP, TMS, and transportation rate management systems.
- Experience with Excel Macros/VBA or other automation capabilities.
- Experience with Power BI, SQL, Python, or other data analytics tools is a plus.
- Understanding of carrier contracts, transportation agreements, and commercial terms.
- Strong commercial mindset with the ability to balance customer competitiveness, service requirements, vendor costs, and profitability.
Benefits
We believe that when you thrive, we all succeed. That’s why our benefits are built to support your health, well-being, career growth, and life outside of work.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage Top-tier medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans to keep you and your family covered.
- 401(k) with Company Match Invest in your future with our competitive retirement savings plan—and we’ll match your contributions.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Set aside pre-tax dollars for healthcare or dependent care expenses.
- Paid Time Off & Holidays Generous PTO plus company-paid holidays to recharge and unplug.
- Family/Medical/Bereavement/Parental Leave Paid leave to support you during hardships or life’s biggest moments.
- Life & Disability Insurance Peace of mind with company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability coverage.
- Employee Discounts Enjoy exclusive deals on products and services with global Samsung Brand Power.
- Wellness Programs From fitness incentives to mental health support, we’ve got your well-being covered.
- Learning & Development Access various training programs, tools, and resources to enhance your skills and advance your career.
- Service Awards We honor your commitment! Enjoy special recognition and rewards for your dedication.
- Subsidized Lunch Support Savor your meals with our support.
- ...and more! Explore additional benefits and programs designed to support you both at work and in your personal life.
Samsung SDS America supports your professional development and growth in your future career.
Your base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This allows you to progress as you grow and develop within the position. Your base pay will depend on your skills, education, qualifications, experience, and location.
Samsung SDS America, Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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