Logistics Cost Control Manager

SHEIN; São Paulo; Presencial; BRL 120.000 - 150.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A leading company in the logistics sector is seeking a Logistics Cost Control Manager in São Paulo. This role involves overseeing the logistics budget, managing P&L, and leading cost control initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in logistics finance, excellent leadership skills, and proficiency in SQL and Python for data analysis. Join a dynamic team focused on cost efficiency and operational excellence.

Qualificações

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in cost control or operations finance.
• Fluency in Portuguese and English is mandatory.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee logistics budget and ensure execution within limits.
• Monitor and manage profit and loss (P&L) statement for logistics.
• Lead and develop the Cost Control Specialists team.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Analytical

Problem-Solving

Database Management

Cost Efficiency

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Ferramentas

SQL

Python

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Location:
São Paulo, SP, Brazil
About the Role
TheSouth America Logistics Cost Control Manager will be responsible foroverseeing the entire South America logistics budget planning andexecution, ensuring financial alignment across operations incollaboration with the Finance Business Partner at Headquarters andthe Cost Control team for Fulfillment in South America. This rolerequires continuous coordination with managers from Cross-Border,First Mile, Last Mile, Reverse Logistics, Customs Operations, andLogistics Planning teams to ensure operations are executed withinbudget constraints. The manager will also oversee the P&L of alllogistics operations, including the Customs Clearance Center.
Thisposition will lead cost control projects, driving billing, payment,and reconciliation improvements, ensuring proper alignment with 3PLs,procurement, accounting, and tax departments. Additionally, themanager will enforce contractual terms, including penalties and claimsmanagement, to recover values and ensure compliance with paymentdeadlines and invoice quality, directing continuous improvementactions as needed.
As the primary financial support for theRegional Logistics Director, this role will provide key insights oncosts, budgeting, and financial controls to guide decision-making andstrategy. Furthermore, the Logistics Cost Control Manager will leadthe Cost Control Specialists team, requiring strong leadership andpeople management experience. This role is accountable for deliveringLogistics Operation Cost-related KPI targets and must continuouslygenerate cost-saving ideas while identifying cost inefficiencies on aweekly and monthly basis. The manager will also lead cross-functionalteams to develop and implement strategies that ensure cost targets aremet.
Key Responsibilities
Budget Planning & Cost Control:Oversee the logistics budget for all operational areas, ensuringexecution remains within approved limits.
P&L Management: Monitorand manage the profit and loss (P&L) statement for logisticsoperations, identifying trends, risks, andopportunities.
Financial Alignment: Act as a key liaison betweenthe local logistics team and HQ finance, accounting and tax teams,ensuring transparency and alignment on cost structures andforecasts.
Operational Cost Monitoring: Work closely withlogistics managers to track operational expenses and developinitiatives to prevent cost overruns.
Billing & Payment FlowOptimization: Lead projects to improve billing accuracy, paymentreconciliation, and cash flow management in coordination with 3PLpartners, accounting, and tax teams.
Contract Compliance & ClaimsManagement: Ensure 3PL contracts are strictly followed, applyingpenalties when necessary and leading claims recoveryprocesses.
Data-Driven Cost Analysis: Utilize SQL and Python toextract, analyze, and visualize cost data, identifying inefficienciesand improvement opportunities.
Continuous Improvement Initiatives:Develop and implement strategic initiatives to enhance costefficiency, mitigate risks, and improve financial processes.
CostTarget Delivery: Continuously identify cost inefficiencies and developcost-saving initiatives on a weekly and monthly basis, leadingcross-functional teams to achieve cost targets.
Team Leadership:Lead and develop the Cost Control Specialists team, fostering a strongculture of performance, efficiency, and financialdiscipline.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in BusinessAdministration, Finance, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, orrelated fields.
Minimum of 7 years of experience in cost control,financial planning, or operations finance within logistics or supplychain.
Fluency in Portuguese and English is mandatory. Spanish andMandarin are a plus.
Strong database management skills, includingSQL and Python for cost analysis and reporting.
Experiencemanaging logistics budgets and financial performance metrics (P&L,OPEX, and cost forecasting).
Strong understanding of logisticsoperations, including transportation, fulfillment, and customsclearance processes.
Excellent ability to align operational andfinancial teams, ensuring cost discipline and processimprovements.
Experience with contract management, includingenforcement of penalties and financial recovery strategies.
Peoplemanagement experience, with a proven ability to lead, develop, andmotivate a team.
Highly analytical, problem-solving mindset, andability to lead cross-functional projects focused on costefficiency.