LOGISTICS COST CONTROL MANAGER

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