Job Description

Main Purpose of the Role:

• Maintenance of Auto PO condition setup within SAP
• Development and maintenance of a centralized rate repository
• Serve as a liaison between functional departments (Operations, Logistics, Invoice Processing, Accounts Payable, SOX, etc.) to aid in issue resolution and corrective actions related to Auto PO performance.
• Provide routine and ad hoc reporting on all analysis & variance with specific documentation of control and improvement
• Support and serve as the primary backup to the Cost Team Lead.
• Other duties and backup functions as assigned by management.

Main Tasks:

Analyze Auto PO performance in coordination with the Cost Analyst and Cost Team Lead.

Work with functional partners (Cost Control, IT, Operations, Logistics, etc.) to maximize Auto PO performance through management of Condition setup & Portex alignment

Maintain rate Condition setup within SAP to ensure accurate Auto PO generation.

Maintain centralized rate database

Weekly reporting and analysis of Auto PO performance

Quarterly vendor rate analysis

Administrate AR/AP control for US Truckers.

Any other responsibilities as needed or assigned by ZIM Management

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university in Finance, Business Administration, Statistics, Economics; OR one to two years related experience and/or training in financial costing and revenue analysis, trend analysis, etc.; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Expertise in at least one shipping industry functional (e.g. Operations, Logistics, Finance, etc.) is preferred.

• Knowledge and expertise in working with Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook also required.