Overview
Role Overview: The position involves leading processes to monitor, analyze, and report Cost Per Unit (CPU) data across the logistics network, supporting a transportation budget exceeding $500M. Responsibilities include ensuring CPU accuracy, investigating cost variances, and providing insights to optimize costs.
Key Duties:
- Collect, validate, and analyze transportation cost data for new and existing models, routes, and regions.
- Investigate CPU variances, identify cost drivers, and prepare detailed variance explanations for budgeting and planning.
- Standardize and document CPU calculation processes; support cross-functional cost improvement initiatives.
- Lead transportation CPU planning, including change point analysis and cost input logic for new model launches.
- Develop and maintain dashboards/reports to enhance CPU visibility, and lead business planning and training activities.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Data Analytics, Finance, or related field.
- 2–6 years of experience in logistics, supply chain cost analysis, or financial reporting.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and database reporting tools.
- Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and continuous improvement, and ability to interpret financial data for leadership.
Job Dimensions: No direct or indirect reports; supports analysis for a $500M+ transportation budget.
Decisions & Responsibilities: Identify and escalate CPU variances, recommend corrective actions, and ensure data integrity.
Working Conditions: Fast-paced environment with critical deadlines; requires overtime, occasional travel, and hybrid work arrangements.