Senior Logistics Engineer - Global Freight Cost Management

The opportunity

We're currently looking for a Senior Logistics Engineer, specialising in Global Freight Cost Management, to join our Outbound Logistics Engineering team and drive the development of freight cost management within Polestar Outbound Logistics. We seek someone with a passion for electric mobility, an interest in technology, and a desire to create the change we know is needed.

The Outbound Logistics Engineering & Freight Cost Management Team consists of six Senior Engineers and Experts. The team ensures the network is developed through change and that carriers and external stakeholders are paid accordingly.

This position is located at our Gothenburg HQ. We believe in a hybrid model for remote and onsite work, recognising that both in-person collaboration and individual time to focus are essential. What matters most is that people get the time and support to do what needs to be done, and to enjoy doing it, of course.

The responsibilities

As a Global Freight Cost Management Senior Logistic Engineer, you will be responsible for managing and controlling outbound freight costs, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance across all transport and logistics services. Your duties will include overseeing cost tracking, invoice validation, supplier payments, and budget alignment, all of which contribute to improved financial efficiency and operational transparency in global outbound logistics. In this role, you will be responsible for freight invoicing, cost allocation, supplier compliance, purchase order management, and financial reporting. Your efforts will ensure cost transparency, accurate payment processing, and optimised freight expenses.

Key responsibilities include validating the budget versus actual figures on both SBI and PO invoices, ensuring supplier payment accuracy and timeliness, and processing invoices promptly and accurately. This position will drive operational transparency within global freight cost efficiency, including reducing invoice discrepancies and errors. You will also collaborate with the Engineering team to drive cost-saving initiatives and ensure supplier compliance in outbound freight management.

See below for a more thorough breakdown of the various tasks and areas you'll be responsible for:

• Identify and resolve errors in invoicing, overcharges, and incorrect surcharges.
• Oversee purchase order creation, validation, and approvals for logistics services.
• Ensure all purchase orders align with contracted rates and budgeted costs.
• Monitor PO-to-invoice matching to ensure cost accuracy and financial accountability.
• Implement digital tools and automation for invoice validation and verification.
• Develop cost models to assess total landed costs and freight efficiency.

The ideal candidate

To be a good fit for this position, you are a proactive leader with strong business acumen and strategic thinking abilities. You must possess excellent communication and analytical skills to navigate complex tasks and drive improvements in freight cost management and Polestar's car distribution. The ability to manage and develop processes across multiple regions in finance and freight cost management is crucial.

Key attributes include exceptional communication skills for effective collaboration with finance, logistics, external stakeholders, and suppliers. You should have strong problem-solving, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration abilities, along with strategic thinking and analytical prowess. You will thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced global environment, demonstrating the capability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.

This role demands a candidate who can ensure operational transparency and optimise freight expenses while driving cost-saving initiatives and supplier compliance.

In addition, you'll need the following:

• Experience in freight cost management, logistics, finance, or outbound logistics cost control.
• Ideally, a degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of freight pricing and contract structures.
• Experience in budget tracking, invoice validation, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in financial analysis, cost tracking, and invoice reconciliation.
• Experience in SAP / S4Hana (ERP) and other cost management systems and tools.
• Proven track record in contract management, PO processing, and invoice control.
• Proven experience in Supply Chain and Logistics operations and Engineering.

Polestar is an international company with various backgrounds represented. English, therefore, is the language of written and spoken communication. Although we have a global presence, we maintain a growth mindset. Change happens often at Polestar, but so does progress. Expect an accelerating, exciting environment.

The process

If the above matches your ambitions, be sure to apply. Applications will initially close on 28th April.

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