Supervisor Cost Control

Job Description

As the Supervisor, Cost Control, you will lead your team in closely monitoring cost developments and ensuring the accuracy of standard costs used by various departments to effectively steer the business. You will ensure compliance with internal policies and global guidelines while providing meaningful insights into cost performance. You will empower your team to identify and analyze key drivers behind changes in transportation, port, and terminal costs. By translating these insights into actionable recommendations, you will raise awareness across relevant teams and support the development and execution of cost-saving initiatives that improve overall business performance.

Responsibilities

Facilitate the review of transport, port, and terminal cost to determine accurate standard costs for pricing (quotations to customers) and steering purposes (evaluation of shipment profitability). Provide guidance to individual team member as needed.

Enable your team to identify and highlight the root causes for changes in cost to Operations and Commercial teams

Coach your team member to become subject matter experts for selected cost categories such as terminal, rail, truck, reefer, storage, supply & demand, and chassis and establish good working relationships with key stakeholders in Operations

Drive automation projects

Provide ad hoc analyses on costs and volume by vendor or cost center

Coordinate and support cost savings initiatives

Oversee execution of maintaining FIS catalogues handled by GCC

Provide primary support to the Senior Manager Cost Control and Director Cost Control with various analyses and ad-hoc reporting

Prepare and present departmental statistics and measurements to management

Set your team up for growth and future opportunities

Qualifications

Education & Experience: University degree with 4+ 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. Eager to drive change as a team.

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

Job Info

Job Identification 4719

Job Category Operations

Posting Date 09/01/2026, 02:27 PM

Apply Before 09/11/2026, 09:00 PM

Locations US (Hybrid)

Worktime Model Only Full Time