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.
ResponsibilitiesClosely 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
Education & Experience: High school diploma 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.
Skills Required
- High school diploma
- At least 2 years of work experience
- Logistics industry experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint
- Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
- Ability to identify discrepancies and ensure high-quality outputs
- Self-motivated, proactive, accountable, and demonstrates ownership
- Clear and concise communication skills
Hapag-Lloyd Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Compensation in corporate, finance, and specialized technical roles is often viewed as competitive for the shipping industry and paired with solid overall benefits. Pay in these areas is described as fair relative to role expectations.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Annual or performance-based bonuses are a meaningful part of total compensation and can be strong in profitable years, boosting overall satisfaction. Bonus structures are common and contribute to total rewards.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits, including 401(k) plans in some regions, are regarded as solid components of the package. These offerings often sit alongside strong health coverage and paid leave.
Hapag-Lloyd Insights
What We Do
With a fleet of 280 modern container ships and a total transport capacity of 2.1 million TEU, Hapag-Lloyd is one of the world’s leading liner shipping companies. In the Liner Shipping segment, the Company has around 13,700 employees and 400 offices in 140 countries. Hapag-Lloyd has a container capacity of 3.1 million TEU – including one of the largest and most modern fleets of reefer containers. A total of 114 liner services worldwide ensure fast and reliable connections between more than 600 ports on all the continents. In the Terminal & Infrastructure segment, Hapag-Lloyd has equity stakes in 20 terminals in Europe, Latin America, the United States, India, and North Africa. Around 2,900 employees are assigned to the Terminal & Infrastructure segment and provide complementary logistics services at selected locations in addition to the terminal activities.
