Logistics Cost Control Specialist

Details: Job Description Stefanini Group is hiring! Stefanini is looking for an Logistics Cost Control Specialist in Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 (Hybrid) For quick Apply, please reach out to Hitesh Bhatnagar, call 248 263 3904/ email: HiteshKumar.Bhatnagar@stefanini.com Job Title: Logistics Cost Control Specialist Location: 2 T.W. Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 HYBRID: onsite 3 / remote 2 Shift Timings: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; 1 Hour Lunch Function: Logistics / Physical Distribution Reports To: Logistics or Supply Chain Manager Position Summary • The Logistics Analytics & Cost Control Specialist (Contractor) provides analytical and coordination support to the Logistics and Physical Distribution organization. This role is responsible for logistics cost analysis, transportation performance oversight, SAP S/4HANA data governance, audit support, and participation in continuous improvement initiatives. Primary Responsibilities • Analyze logistics cost drivers, including freight, transportation, and distribution expenses, to support cost transparency and informed decision‑making. • Develop, document, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to logistics analytics, transportation oversight, and internal controls. • Review shipment, lane, and carrier performance data to identify trends, risks, and optimization opportunities. • Assist with RTP Logistics mailbox for daily issues to help develop long term solutions • Act as an analytical liaison with transportation providers (e.g., Uber Freight) to support issue investigation, escalation, and resolution. • Help develop SAP S/4HANA reporting and data governance support related to logistics and transportation. • Support periodic logistics reporting activities and prepare documentation to support internal and external audits. • Support ad‑hoc analytical requests and participate in continuous improvement initiatives as assigned. Job Requirements Details: Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience. • 2–4 years of experience in logistics analytics, transportation analysis, supply chain finance, or ERP reporting roles. • Strong working knowledge of SAP or similar ERP systems; S/4HANA experience preferred. • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) is a plus. • Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills. Stefanini takes pride in hiring top talent and developing relationships with our future employees. Our talent acquisition teams will never make an offer of employment without having a phone conversation with you. Those face to face conversations will involve a description of the job for which you have applied. We also speak with you about the process including interviews and job offers. About Stefanini Group The Stefanini Group is a global provider of offshore, onshore and near shore outsourcing, IT digital consulting, systems integration, application, and strategic staffing services to Fortune 1000 enterprises around the world. Our presence is in countries like the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia, and more than 400 clients across a broad spectrum of markets, including financial services, manufacturing, telecommunications, chemical services, technology, public sector, and utilities. Stefanini is a CMM level 5, IT consulting company with a global presence. We are CMM Level 5 company.