Freight Cost Controller

Introduction to the job

ASML's Freight department consists of experienced professionals with a continuous improvement mentality. Through the use of market intelligence, data analytics and innovation, we shape the supply chain infrastructure and manage the performance of our transport suppliers. Fast and flexible transportation networks, diverse warehousing solutions and complex value-added logistics services shape a smooth supply chain capable of meeting our complex shipment needs, ranging from small boxes to large and sensitive systems with leading edge technology. When joining the team as Global Freight Cost Controller, you will analyze freight spend, identify trends and opportunities, and provide accurate reporting and forecasting to help drive data-based decision making across the organization.

In a nutshell

• Location: Veldhoven, Netherlands
• Team: Data and Analytics
• Work experience: 4-9 years
• Educational background: Other non-technical backgrounds
• Travel: No
• Workplace type: Hybrid
• Fulltime/parttime: Full time

Role and responsibilities

Within the Freight Cost Control team, you will transform freight cost data into actionable business insights, enabling stakeholders to make informed decisions and helping drive cost-efficient supply chain performance.

You take ownership of a dedicated set of transport flows, monitor trends, identify opportunities for improvement and validate business cases for large projects and programs. By combining analytical skills with a continuous improvement mindset, you help increase cost transparency and elevate the maturity of our freight cost control processes.

In this role you will:

• Deliver clear and actionable insights into freight cost performance and key cost drivers.
• Develop monthly, quarterly, and annual freight cost forecasts.
• Own the accuracy and timely delivery of freight cost reporting.
• Drive transparency by developing and maintaining meaningful cost metrics and dashboards.
• Partner with stakeholders to validate business cases and quantify the benefits of cost reduction initiatives.
• Translate freight expenditure data into valuable recommendations for business and senior management.
• Continuously improve reporting, financial control, and invoice management processes to enhance efficiency and scalability.

Education and experience

• Master degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration
• >5 years of experience in a cost control role, preferably in a large international company
• Advanced competences in MS Excel
• Strong experience with BI tools such as PowerBI and Spotfire

Skills

Working at the cutting edge of tech, you’ll always have new challenges and new problems to solve – and working together is the only way to do that. You won’t work in a silo. Instead, you’ll be part of a creative, dynamic work environment where you’ll collaborate with supportive colleagues. There is always space for creative and unique points of view. You’ll have the flexibility and trust to choose how best to tackle tasks and solve problems. To thrive in this job, you’ll need the following skills:

• Strong team player and communicator with different levels within the organization
• Leadership, cultural awareness and ability to perform in a multicultural environment
• Effective communication with diverse audiences
• Ability to translate cost drivers and savings opportunities into actionable improvements
• Result-driven, able to act under high pressure and challenging timelines
• Well-developed analytical skills