Senior Freight Cost Analyst
Senior Freight Cost Analyst
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Job Description:
The Senior Freight Cost Analyst will be based in Hyderabad India. In this position you will report to the Head of Operations Finance. We are seeking a detailoriented Freight Cost Analyst to analyze manage and optimize freight and logistics expenses. This role will be responsible for tracking freight costs identifying costsaving opportunities and working closely with supply chain finance and logistics teams to improve efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data analysis transportation cost management and financial reporting. Watch Culture is our Passion to learn more about us.
We are looking for someone who demonstrates:
- Passionate drive to innovate and create
- Integrity to the core
- Enthusiastic customer focus
- Consistent interactive teamwork
- Desire for continuous improvement and top performance.
Here is a glimpse of what you will do:
Freight Cost Analysis & Optimization:
- Analyze freight expenses across different shipping modes (LTL FTL air ocean rail).
- Identify cost variances inefficiencies and opportunities for freight cost reductions.
- Develop and maintain freight cost models and dashboards for reporting and forecasting.
- Monitor fuel surcharges tariffs and carrier pricing trends to anticipate cost fluctuations.
Financial Reporting & Budgeting:
- Support budgeting and forecasting for transportation and logistics costs.
- Track and report on freight cost KPIs including cost per mile cost per shipment and transit efficiency.
- Prepare detailed cost variance reports and recommend corrective actions.
- Support compliance with industry regulations and corporate financial policies.
Here is some of what you will need (required):
- Education: Gradates/Post Graduates with Premium Institutes/Business Schools with excellent academic record.
- Experience: Minimum 10 years in Freight cost analysis Logistics finance or Supply Chain analytics.
- Proficiency in Excel SQL or Power BI for data analysis and reporting.
- Familiarity with freight cost structures carrier contracts and transportation modes.
- Experience with ERP systems and TMS software.
- Strong analytical problemsolving and communication skills.
Here are a few of our preferred experiences
- Experience in manufacturing construction or distribution logistics.
- Knowledge of cost modelling freight audit processes and supply chain optimization.
- Understanding of Lean Six Sigma or transportation costsaving methodologies
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
