Logistics Cost Controlling Associate

Position Summary

The Logistics Cost Controlling Associate ensures transparency and accuracy of regional logistics costs by collaborating with Accounts Payable (AP), Logistics Operations, Logistics Procurement, and FP&A teams. The primary goal is to monitor monthly logistics expenses, prevent supplier disruptions due to unpaid invoices, and provide actionable cost analytics to support decision-making.

YOU will be involved in the following tasks:

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and analyze monthly logistics costs across regions.
• Ensure timely invoice processing and payment to avoid supplier shutdowns.
• Collaborate with AP to resolve discrepancies and streamline payment processes.
• Prepare cost reports and analytics, transitioning from static Excel reports to interactive dashboards for improved visibility and decision-making.
• Support FP&A and Procurement with cost insights for budgeting and negotiations.
• Maintain accurate cost allocation to profit and cost centers via proper Purchase Order creation.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Manage Quality-Related Costs: Monitor and follow up on disputes from a cost perspective, ensuring timely resolution.
• Coordinate with Dispute Handling Partner (RECK & Co.): Act as the main contact for claims related to quality notifications and ensure proper follow-up.
• Drive Cost-Saving Initiatives: Launch projects focused on reducing expenses in quality-related areas, such as damage prevention, minimizing demurrage costs, and reducing penalty charges.
• Enhance Cost Awareness: Support the organization in understanding logistics cost drivers and their impact.
• Lead Optimization Projects: Initiate targeted projects to analyze and optimize spending in defined areas.

What YOU will bring to the team:

• Technical Knowledge:
• Understanding of AP procedures and invoice workflows.
• Familiarity with cost center and profit center accounting principles.
• Analytical Skills:
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, charts) and willingness to adopt dashboard tools.
• Ability to interpret cost data and identify trends.
• Financial Acumen:
• Basic knowledge of financial statements and budgeting processes.
• Communication & Collaboration:
• Ability to work cross-functionally with finance, procurement, and operations.
• Skilled in resolving invoice/payment issues with suppliers and internal teams.
• Experience:
• Previous exposure to logistics cost control or finance-related roles preferred.

In exchange we offer YOU the following benefits:

• Cafeteria and Private Health Care Insurance
• Flexible working arrangements and home office possibilities
• Structured onboarding support
• Diverse career paths (people management, subject matter expert)
• Development opportunities (free language courses, online learning courses)
• Company events, CSR activities and possibility to join social groups

About Celanese

Celanese Corporation is a global chemical leader in the production of differentiated chemistry solutions and specialty materials used in most major industries and consumer applications. Our businesses use the full breadth of Celanese's global chemistry, technology and commercial expertise to create value for our customers, employees, shareholders and the corporation. As we partner with our customers to solve their most critical business needs, we strive to make a positive impact on our communities and the world through The Celanese Foundation. Based in Dallas, Celanese employs approximately 13,300 employees worldwide and had 2022 net sales of $9.7 billion.

About CBS

CBS (Celanese Business Solutions) Budapest is more than a shared service center. In our team, you’ll be a true partner to Celanese, a leading chemistry company, and join us in improving the world through innovation. You’ll bring world-class solutions to our customers by our end to end processes, and your great ideas will be welcome. You’ll have career defining moments helped by our culture of continuous improvement, and as one of our best talents, you’ll grow through cross-functional and international opportunities. You’ll feel like you belong in our diverse community. You’ll enjoy our commitment to wellbeing, flexible working conditions and our exceptional green office that guarantee a great work experience every day. You’ll be able to balance your priorities and focus on what matters to you the most. Wherever you may be in your personal and professional journey – you’ll always find your place at Celanese

For more information, visit https//www.celanese.com/