Manager, Cost Management

Company: Ocean Network Express
Location: Richmond
Posted on: November 21, 2020

Job Description:

Job Family:

Marine, Rail & Operations Planning

Job Title:

Manager, Cost Management

Role Summary:

This position is responsible for various aspects of operational product development, operational execution, and cost control. The three main areas of responsibility for this position are:

• Leading North American container cost optimization program which oversees and promotes the cost reduction and control efforts of all operations departments.
• Supporting reefer, rail, marine, and M&R departments related to financial matters, internal operational publishing, and cost and service analytics.
• Managing the budget for various costs and effectively analyze cost optimization.
  
  The position requires to work horizontally across operational and commercial groups to control costs, advance its support role, and optimize ONE's assets. It requires a broad understanding of the container shipping industry operationally. This position is expected to provide leadership for the organization thus very strong leadership and intercultural communication skills will be required to drive results. Strong analytical and project management skills are also required.
  
  Additional Responsibilities:
  
  
  • Overseeing staff performance and development.
  • Performing data analysis of cost expenditures and trends to adjust to market conditions and minimize costs.
  • Leading cost savings program which crosses over all departments and requires driving progress, administering submissions, and reporting performance to a broad group of stakeholders.
  • Planning and executing strategy for short, medium- & long-term needs.
  • Communicating complicated messages and recommendations in compelling ways to senior levels within the business.
  • Developing and maintaining a relationship with suppliers.
  • Monitoring and reporting on service quality and addresses performance concerns with suppliers.
  • Provide detailed explanations about the cost-saving progress to ONE NA board members as well as the management in overseas Global Headquarters periodically.
  • Encouraging people to share knowledge/information cross-functionally.
    
    Core Required Skills and Competencies:
    
    
    • Strong understanding of key matrixes related to container shipping industry, specifically space optimization
    • Strong financial understanding of container cost inputs
    • Strong decision-making and problems solving skill
      
      Function Specific Required Skills and Competencies:
      
      
      • Ability to work cooperatively with other departments including offices worldwide
      • Strong project management experience
      • Strong business process experience
      • Strong communication and presentation skills
      • Strong proficiency in ONE Business Intelligence Tools such as Eagle Plus, OPUS, and Cognos
      • Strong proficiency in MS applications: Excel, Word, and Access
      • Advanced and detailed analytical knowledge of Macros, Pivot Tables, and other pertinent functions in MS Excel strongly preferred
      • M&R, intermodal rail & truck, equipment control, terminal and/or other container shipping operations background
        
        Required Minimum Years Experience:
        
        10+ years of industry-related experience
        
        3+ years of management experience
        
        Required Minimum Education:
        
        Bachelor's degree preferred
        
        Resumes may be submitted to usa.onecareers@one-line.com
        
        To learn more about Ocean Network Express NA and other opportunities, please visit us at ONE Career Center
        
        Ocean Network Express provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
        
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