Coordinator Cost Control

Hapag-Lloyd; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hapag-Lloyd in Atlanta seeks a Cost Analyst to monitor and refine standard costs across transport, port and terminal categories. You’ll drive cost accuracy used for pricing, quotations, and profitability analyses, collaborating with Operations and Commercial teams to explain drivers behind changes.

Candidates should have a university degree, 2+ years in logistics cost work, and strong Excel skills. You’ll become a subject matter expert for cost categories and contribute to cost-saving

Qualifications

• University degree; 2+ years of work experience in logistics or related field.
• Strong Excel skills and data accuracy.
• Ability to communicate changes in cost and underlying causes.

Responsibilities

• Monitor cost development to accurately determine standard costs for pricing and steering purposes.
• Identify root causes for changes in cost to Operations and Commercial teams.
• Become a subject matter expert for cost categories such as terminal, rail, truck, reefer, storage, and chassis.
• Analyze costs and volumes per vendor to identify cost savings initiatives.
• Support cost saving initiatives and oversee catalog maintenance.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Ownership

Education

University degree

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

You will closely monitor our cost development to accurately determine our standard cost used by various departments to steer our business. You will get into the details of our transport, port, and terminal cost to identify cost drivers. You will highlight your insights to various teams for their awareness and support them on related cost saving initiatives.

Closely review the development of transport, port, and terminal cost to determine accurate standard costs for pricing (quotations to customers) and steering purposes (evaluation of shipment profitability)

Identify and highlight the root causes for changes in cost to Operations and Commercial teams

Become a subject matter expert for selected cost categories such as terminal, rail, truck, reefer, storage, supply & demand, and chassis

Analyze costs and volumes per vendor seeking for cost savings initiatives

Support cost saving initiatives

Oversee execution of maintaining FIS catalogues handled by GCC

This position is in the United States and requires eligibility to work in the United States and completion of the employment eligibility form required under federal law

Education & Experience

University Degree with 2+ years of work experience, preferably in the logistics industry.

Technical Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; basic knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint.

Analytical

Strong attention to detail, with a focus on data accuracy, being able to identify discrepancies and to ensure high-quality outputs

Personal Attributes

Self-motivated, proactive, and demonstrates accountability and ownership.

Communication

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, e.g., when explaining changes in cost and their underlying causes.