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Electrolux

Logistics Specialist, Cost Excellence

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In-Office
Charlotte, NC
Mid level
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Charlotte, NC
Mid level
Drive cost resilience and continuous improvement in logistics. Analyze and optimize transportation costs while collaborating with finance and supply chain teams.
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Supply Chain

Permanent

Job Description

Join us to create change and have an impact in homes around the world.

At Electrolux, a leading global appliance company, we strive every day to shape living for the better for our consumers, our people, and our planet. We share ideas and collaborate so that together, we can develop solutions that deliver enjoyable and sustainable living.

Come join us as you are. We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger and more innovative. In our global community of people from 100+ countries, we listen to each other, actively contribute, and grow together.

Join us in our exciting quest to build the future home.

All about the role:

As a key contributor to the Supply Chain organization, you will lead initiatives that drive cost resilience and continuous improvement across domestic and global logistics flows. Leveraging your expertise in lean manufacturing principles and sustainable supply chain practices, you will spearhead projects aimed at reducing logistics costs, improving carrier performance, and eliminating inefficiencies and waste.

Where you’ll be:

This position will be based in the HQ, Charlotte Office, North Carolina.

What you’ll do:

  • Act as a source of solid transportation data to the Supply Chain team and all other company areas.

  • Map logistics processes to identify areas for improvement and implement best practices.

  •  Act as a link between the transportation and finance departments to ensure alignment and effective communication.

  •  Implement continuous improvement actions to enhance freight flows and overall logistics performance.

  • Establish and maintain cost parameters for the freight payment process to ensure compliance and accuracy.

  • Analyze and determine freight results to ensure cost-effective transportation solutions. Analyze, classify, approve, and dispute cost charges.

  • Support actively the development of accurate and comprehensive cost forecasts for transportation and logistics operations.

  •  Consolidate volume demand to optimize transportation planning and cost efficiency.

  •  Oversee, analyze, approve, or dispute costs, and lead cost optimization initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce expenses.

  •  Implement KPIs and metrics to measure the Transportation service level.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree required, preferred major area of study in Supply Chain, Logistics, or a relevant business area.

  • Minimum 3 years of Logistics and/or Supply Chain experience with a focus on Cost.

  • Demonstrated Expertise in Transportation Flows and Logistics Data Management.

Benefits highlights:

  • Flexible work hours/hybrid work environment.

  • Discounts on our award-winning Electrolux products and services.

  • Family-friendly benefits.

  • Insurance policy plan.

  • Extensive learning opportunities and flexible career path.

Please be advised that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position at this time.

Find more on:

Electrolux Group North America: https://www.linkedin.com/company/electrolux/life/northamerica/

Electrolux Group Careers: https://career.electroluxgroup.com/global/en

Electrolux Home Products, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request through [email protected]. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

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Top Skills

Lean Manufacturing Principles
Logistics Data Management

Electrolux Charlotte, North Carolina, USA Office

10200 David Taylor Dr, Charlotte, NC, United States, 28262

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