Main Objectives of this position:
Vendor & Cost Evaluation, Standard Cost Maintenance (TRACO), Maintenance of contracts in SAP &
FIS, Operations Reporting and People Management
Function and duties:
Preparing, analyses and submit quarterly forecast and budget data for Operations
. Analyse controllable operational costs across multiple port locations
. Maintain Subcontractor tariff and agreement.
. Document vendor Rebate Agreement and Tracking rebates / costs based on the various vendor
agreements
. Create and Maintain Vendor
. Maintaining Bank Holidays
. Define and update locations
. Redefine location structure
. Maintain Geo Coordinates
. Define and update Base Route
. Handle missing Inland Routing maintenance requests.
. Define and Update Transportation Standard Costs (TRACO).
. Steer vendor volumes according to commitment.
. Steer Controllable Costs.
. Steer Cost saving measures
. Identify routing performance
. Monitory Standard cost against actual costs
. Maintain THC and ININ tariff working and revisions for maximum cost recovery.
. Operations Reporting - Vendor Spent and cost analysis Reports
. Vendor Evaluation and prepare approved supplier list
. Internal Controlling Check List Reports review
. ADHOC Ops cost if any and handle ADHOC CFS, Inland and Terminal Rate requirements
. Drive controllable costs by promoting data-driven decision-making within operations.
. Consolidate and monitor cost-saving measures
. Provide timely statistics from all relevant systems to support special analyses for management and
operational staff.
. Monitor rebates and credit notes based on agreements
. Conduct vendor evaluations and prepare an approved supplier list
. Oversee vendor contracts within SAP to ensure compliance and performance.
Qualifications and Technical Job Requirements:
Industry Knowledge
• 10+ years industry and management experience in transportation industry
• Overall expert knowledge of the Shipping industry as a whole.
• Good Knowledge of Operations required.
• Sharp focus on cost management.
• Vendor management experience preferred.
• Commercial experience (an advantage)
• Exposure to working within a different geographical Area
• Effective time / people management and planning skills.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
. Business Systems
• Awareness of data quality importance, Operation steering etc.
• Good knowledge of user application systems (FIS, MS Office, Word, Excel)
• Knowledge of user application systems (FIS, COMPASS)
• Process knowledge and system support optimization.
• Expert Knowledge of internal processes, systems and controls
• Knowledge Process Mapping and Six Sigma / Lean Methods (an advantage)
4. Success Criteria for Position:
Communication / Organisation Skills
• Communicative and ability to take initiative.
• Good command of written and spoken English.
• Effective time management and planning skills.
• Knowledge of interactions with other functions, CSB, CSI, TD, ED.
Values / Behaviours
• Positive attitude (can do attitude)
• Proactive
• Energetic and good team spirit
• Enthusiasm
Other:
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively across several cultures.
• Capacity to work under pressure, goal and deadline driven.
• Attention to detail and accountability for team performance is important.
• Enthusiasm and a promoter of team spirit and team accountability
• Mobile and willing to relocate if required
• Flexibility and spontaneity in changing work priorities
