Logistics Cost Control Manager

• P&L Management: Monitor and manage the profit and loss (P&L) statement for logistics operations, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Financial Alignment: Act as a key liaison between the local logistics team and HQ finance, accounting and tax teams, ensuring transparency and alignment on cost structures and forecasts.
• Operational Cost Monitoring: Work closely with logistics managers to track operational expenses and develop initiatives to prevent cost overruns.
• Billing & Payment Flow Optimization: Lead projects to improve billing accuracy, payment reconciliation, and cash flow management in coordination with 3PL partners, accounting, and tax teams.
• Contract Compliance & Claims Management: Ensure 3PL contracts are strictly followed, applying penalties when necessary and leading claims recovery processes.
• Data-Driven Cost Analysis: Utilize SQL and Python to extract, analyze, and visualize cost data, identifying inefficiencies and improvement opportunities.
• Continuous Improvement Initiatives: Develop and implement strategic initiatives to enhance cost efficiency, mitigate risks, and improve financial processes.
• Cost Target Delivery: Continuously identify cost inefficiencies and develop cost-saving initiatives on a weekly and monthly basis, leading cross-functional teams to achieve cost targets.
• Team Leadership: Lead and develop the Cost Control Specialists team, fostering a strong culture of performance, efficiency, and financial discipline.
• Requirements Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related fields.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in cost control, financial planning, or operations finance within logistics or supply chain.
• Fluency in Portuguese and English is mandatory.
• Spanish and Mandarin are a plus.
• Strong database management skills, including SQL and Python for cost analysis and reporting.
• Experience managing logistics budgets and financial performance metrics (P&L, OPEX, and cost forecasting).
• Strong understanding of logistics operations, including transportation, fulfillment, andcustoms clearance processes.
• Excellent ability to align operational and financial teams, ensuring cost discipline and process improvements.
• Experience with contract management, including enforcement of penalties and financial recovery strategies.
• People management experience, with a proven ability to lead, develop, and motivate a team.
• Highly analytical, problem-solving mindset, and ability to lead cross-functional projects focused on cost efficiency

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