Freight Settlement Specialist (f/m/d)

at  EndressHauser Ireland Ltd

At Endress+Hauser, progress happens by working together. As the global leader in measurement instrumentation, our ~17.000 employees shape the future in the field of process automation. Whether developing and realizing new technology as a team, collaborating to build instrumentation, or strengthening vital relationships with countless global industries, we work to create trusted relationships that help everyone thrive. As a family-owned company, we look beyond short-term moves and work to create a vision that is forward-thinking for our people, our clients, and the world at large.

WHAT IS THE ROLE ABOUT?

As a Freight Settlement Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in our Global Logistics Center (G-LOC) by supporting our logistics cost controller department. You will play an essential role for establishing and nurturing this department, all while contributing significantly to the broader G-LOC team’s success.

WHICH TASKS WILL YOU PERFORM?

• Establish and refine standard processes and SOPs for rate structure systems in our Global Logistics Portfolio
• Analyze procurement quotations to define, create, and maintain price components for Transportation (Courier, Express Road, Air Ocean, Rail) and Contract Logistics Services
• Administer and oversee duration of rate agreements with suppliers
• Oversee Logistics Service Provider (LSP) invoices, including various document types (pdf invoice, CSV validation), ensuring content alignment (charge codes) and format, re-upload as needed
• Review invoice discrepancies and lead communication to LSPs for clarification
• Proactively verify timely receipt of invoices from providers at the start of each month
• Record and execute settlement of Spot market prices reported via ticket or IT systems
• Architect and establish comprehensive reporting and dashboards to assess KPIs in collaboration with management, encompassing aspects like invoices delivery and currency performance
• Facilitate onboarding and training of new LSPs
• Conduct quantitative ad-hoc analyses, using visual analytics, development of algorithms and machine learning as needed
• Create data visualizations and dashboards (primarily using Tableau Software) for both financial and non-financial logistics aspects
• Collaborate closely with the business teams to understand business challenges and devise data-driven solutionsOperate primarily within the cost control team while maintaining active engagement with the larger G-LOC team of 25