Coordinator Cost Control

Hapag-Lloyd AG; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hapag-Lloyd AG in Atlanta, USA, seeks a cost analyst to monitor standard costs across transport, port and terminal activities, and to support pricing and profitability assessments.

You will identify cost drivers and root causes of cost changes, share insights with Operations and Commercial teams, and become a subject matter expert for categories such as terminal, rail, truck and chassis, driving cost-saving initiatives.

Qualifications

• Education: University Degree plus 2+ years experience in logistics preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; basic knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Strong attention to detail with focus on data accuracy and identifying discrepancies.
• Self-motivated, proactive and demonstrates accountability and ownership.
• Ability to communicate clearly when explaining cost changes and causes.

Responsibilities

• Closely review transport, port, and terminal cost development to determine accurate standard costs for pricing and profitability evaluation.
• Identify root causes for cost changes and communicate to Operations and Commercial teams.
• Become a subject matter expert for cost categories such as terminal, rail, truck, reefer, storage, supply & demand, and chassis.
• Analyze costs and volumes per vendor to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Support cost-saving initiatives and oversee maintenance of FIS catalogues handled by GCC.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Self-motivated

Education

University Degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

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.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

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.