Cost Optimization Specialist (Bilingual Mandarin & English)

About UniUni

Who Are We?

UniUni is a Canadian courier for e-commerce and logistics companies that is full of energy and determination. Our team and technology elevates and streamlines fulfillment services in Canada to meet customers' demanding expectations. With tens of thousands of parcels fulfilled daily, we have established ourselves as a leader in the last mile delivery and e-commerce fulfillment operation in Canada.

What Do We Offer?

At UniUni, we offer exciting opportunities to our employees to achieve their career goals. We value lateral moves as much as vertical promotions – we believe all roles should develop your skills, broaden your experience, and help you build a rewarding career. We know you are not only seeking a job, but a career to pursue. If you are ready to join UniUni’s dynamic team, while working hard and having fun doing it, we invite you to apply online and let us know how you can be part of our success story.

About the role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Cost Optimization Specialist to join our Expansion & Network Planning Department. This role supports cost management and vendor-related financial processes for our last-mile delivery operations. The Cost Optimization Specialist will assist in analyzing vendor expenses, auditing invoices, tracking costs, and supporting cost optimization initiatives to ensure efficient and cost-effective delivery services. This is an excellent opportunity for an entry-level professional to grow in a fast-paced logistics environment.

What you'll do

Invoice Auditing:  

• Review and verify vendor invoices for last-mile delivery services, ensuring accuracy, compliance with contract terms (e.g., mileage rates, delivery fees), and alignment with purchase orders.  
• Identify discrepancies or unexpected charges and coordinate with vendors to resolve issues.  
• Maintain accurate records of invoices for audit and reporting purposes.

Cost Analysis and Monitoring:  

• Analyze vendor-related expenses (e.g., delivery costs, sorting costs, transportation costs, procurement costs etc) to identify trends and cost-saving opportunities.  
• Track expenditure against budgets for delivery operations and vendor services.  
• Assist in preparing cost reports and dashboards to support decision-making.

Vendor Coordination:  

• Collaborate with vendors to clarify billing issues and ensure timely submission of accurate invoices.  
• Assist in gathering vendor performance data to support cost control initiatives.  
• Support vendor contract compliance by verifying adherence to agreed pricing and terms.

Process Optimization:  

• Use logistics or financial software to streamline invoice processing and cost tracking.  
• Recommend improvements to cost control processes, such as automating invoice validation.  
• Work with the Finance and IT teams to ensure accurate and timely accounting of delivery expenses.

Reporting and Documentation:  

• Prepare regular reports on vendor costs, budget status, and cost-saving initiatives for management review.  
• Maintain organized documentation for invoices, contracts, and cost analyses to support audits and compliance.

Team Collaboration:  

• Work closely with Logistics, Operations, and Finance teams to align cost control efforts with delivery network goals.  
• Support senior team members in vendor negotiations or cost optimization projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Logistics, Data Analysis or a related field.  
• Experience:  1–3 years of experience in cost control, financial analysis, procurement, or logistics (internships or entry-level roles acceptable).  
• Experience in last-mile delivery or logistics is a plus but not required.

Skills

• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP) and familiarity with ERP or financial software (e.g., Oracle NetSuite, Coupa) is preferred.  
• Basic understanding of vendor contracts and invoicing processes.  
• Excellent communication skills to coordinate with vendors and internal teams.  
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.

Attributes

• Proactive, organized, and eager to learn.  
• Team player with a problem-solving mindset.  
• Interest in logistics, cost management, and last-mile delivery operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with logistics KPIs (e.g., cost per delivery, on-time delivery rate).  
• Basic knowledge of last-mile delivery processes or supply chain management.  
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a plus.
• Bilingual (English & Mandarin) is a plus but not required.