Logistics Cost Professional

Posted:
4/6/2025, 6:10:50 PM

Location(s):
South Holland, Netherlands ⋅ Delft, South Holland, Netherlands

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Operations & Logistics

Position Summary

Are you looking to join the Global Leader in production and sales of Consumer Electronics? Do you like to work in a dynamic, challenging and international work environment? Then we have a fantastic opportunity for you to join our best-in-class team as: Logistics Cost Professional.

Role and Responsibilities

Samsung Electronics Europe Logistics (SELS) is the Central European logistics organization of Samsung Electronics based in Delft, Tilburg and Breda in The Netherlands. SELS functions as a logistics and financial control tower within Samsung Europe, with a focused role in logistics & supply chain strategy, innovation and governance. SELS has approximately 200 employees located in the Netherlands and Slovakia.

As Logistics Cost Professional, you will be part of the West Cost team located in Delft office which governs and develops logistics cost analysis and verification for posting in our SAP-ERP system, in cooperation with our logistics service providers (4PL, 3PL).

Your main responsibilities will include:

Logistics Cost Management

You will act as contact person for assigned subsidiaries in order to answer any questions or issues regarding logistics cost booking.  Your strong excel and analytical skills will be required to analyze Logistics Cost data (Logistics cost, logistics cost ratio trends, Forecast or Actual vs. Accrual), for assigned subsidiaries.

Settlement Administration

You have to maintenance all logistics cost booking and accrual overview.

Archive all carriers’ tariff approval information, and warehouse suppliers’ rate overview.

Archive all NERP rate table, agreement tables.

Maintenance accrual vs actual cost process.

Data management and reporting

In this role you will perform Logistics Cost activities like rate card or tariff management, logistics costs booking and allocation, and manage exceptional logistics costs for assigned subsidiaries in order to manage all European Logistics Costs centrally and achieve cost-benefits. Month end is a busy time as you will need to finalize Logistics cost management activities for assigned subsidiaries in order to meet the closing deadlines.

Business Processes Analysis & Project

  • Analyze existing business processes and/or systems together with logistics specialist/business analyst in order to have a clear understanding about the operational logistics-cost processes;
  • Driving Innovation: Contribute to making logistics cost management more efficient and effective by introducing new technologies or methods;
  • Data Analysis: Collect, organize, and analyze data related to logistics costs to derive insights and inform decision-making
  • Logistics Cost Improvement: The main responsibility is to accurately calculate, invoice, and manage payments for all logistics costs with Samsung SDS logistics team. This includes analyzing costs across the supply chain to maximize cost efficiency;
  • Process Improvement: Evaluate the current logistics cost management process and suggest improvements where necessary to enhance overall company efficiency;
  • Create new processes and/or systems by configuring, testing and implementing relevant SAP module(s);

Skills and Qualifications

Who we are looking for:

  • Bachelor/Master degree (Preferably in Supply chain or Business management);
  • Fluent in English, both written and spoken;
  • Min 3 years of relevant experience in a similar function (logistics preferred);
  • Financial Knowledge (but not necessary)
  • Highly analytical and Advanced user of Excel and Access;
  • Problem solving skills;

What we offer:

  • A competitive base salary depending on your profile;
  • Annual performance related bonuses (twice per year);
  • 25 holidays (and Good Friday off) and additional loyalty days based on your service period;
  • Fully compensated health care insurance (extensive coverage);
  • Well-arranged pension scheme with an extensive employer contribution;
  • Compensation of your fitness subscription;
  • Free drinks and fresh fruit at the office;
  • Employee shop to purchase Samsung products with discount;
  • Bicycle plan.

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