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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in freight management, including cost analysis, contract negotiation, and logistics performance indicators. Proficient in utilizing TMS and ERP systems to optimize transportation processes and support financial planning.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Freight ManagementCost AnalysisContract NegotiationTMS and ERP ProficiencyLogistics Performance Indicators
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Freight Cost AnalysisFreight AuditingLogistics Cost ManagementTariff Composition KnowledgeData AnalysisKPI DevelopmentFinancial AnalysisContract ManagementTransportation Process ManagementBudget Monitoring
Soft Skills
Excellent Negotiation SkillsInterpersonal Relationship SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalytical SkillsResults-Oriented Mindset
Tools & Technologies
TMS SystemsERP SystemsExcel
Industry Keywords
LogisticsTransportationFreight ManagementService Level AgreementsContinuous ImprovementCost Reduction Initiatives
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesERP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Conduct freight cost analyses, identifying deviations and optimization opportunities.
- Manage freight tables, ensuring accurate parameterization in corporate systems.
- Verify and audit carrier charges, ensuring compliance with current contracts.
- Negotiate tariffs and commercial terms with transporters and logistics service providers.
- Develop performance indicators (KPIs) related to costs, delivery times, service level, and productivity.
- Conduct feasibility studies and cost simulations for new operations.
- Monitor the transportation budget and support financial planning for the department.
- Manage contracts, tracking adjustments, renewals, and compliance with service level agreements (SLAs).
- Support continuous improvement projects, cost reduction initiatives, and logistics transformation.
- Provide management reports and presentations to support decision-making.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Administration, Engineering, Economics, or related fields.
- Solid experience in freight management, transportation, logistics costs, and negotiation with carriers.
- Experience in freight auditing and logistics performance indicators.
- Knowledge of freight tables and tariff composition.
- Proficiency in TMS and ERP (TOTVs) systems.
- Advanced Excel skills and data analysis tools.
- Contract and transportation process management skills.
- Understanding of logistics indicators and financial analysis.
- Analytical skills, strategic vision, and results-oriented mindset.
- Excellent negotiation, interpersonal relationship, and communication skills.