Logistics Cost Analyst

Logistics Cost Analyst Palomba General Trading LLCDoha, Qatar Full-time | On-site

About Palomba General Trading LLCPalomba General Trading LLC is an international trading and business-development company headquartered in Dubai and operating across the GCC, Europe and selected international markets. Our portfolio includes natural ingredients, botanical extracts, flavour systems, essential oils and specialised raw materials serving customers in the food, beverage, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, cosmetic and fragrance industries.

We are seeking a Logistics Cost Analyst to analyse transportation costs, freight quotations and logistics performance across our international supply chain.

The Role The Logistics Cost Analyst will work closely with Logistics, Procurement, Finance and Commercial teams to improve visibility of transportation costs and support cost-effective international shipping decisions. The role combines logistics knowledge with strong analytical and financial skills.

• Analyse international freight and transportation costs.
• Review and compare quotations from freight forwarders and logistics providers.
• Calculate logistics costs by shipment, route and product.
• Monitor air, sea and road freight cost developments.
• Analyse landed-cost components.
• Identify opportunities to reduce logistics expenditure.
• Compare alternative transport routes and shipment options.
• Monitor freight cost variances against estimates.
• Prepare logistics cost reports and dashboards.
• Maintain structured records of freight quotations and historical costs.
• Analyse transportation costs by supplier, customer and destination.
• Support evaluation of logistics service providers.
• Coordinate freight-cost information with Procurement and Commercial teams.
• Assist Finance with transportation cost allocation and analysis.
• Support preparation of budgets and logistics cost forecasts.
  
  Analyse shipment consolidation opportunities.
• Review recurring surcharges and ancillary logistics costs.
• Support commercial teams with estimated logistics costs for customer quotations.
• Prepare management reports on logistics expenditure and savings opportunities.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Economics, Finance or a related discipline.
• 2–5 years of relevant experience in logistics analysis, freight forwarding, transportation, supply chain or cost analysis.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Good understanding of international freight and transportation.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to compare and interpret commercial quotations.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Strong reporting and organisational abilities.
• Experience with ERP, transportation or logistics systems is advantageous.

Experience in one or more of the following will be considered an advantage:

• International trading
• Freight forwarding
• Import and export
• B2B distribution
• Food ingredients Pharmaceuticals FMCG
• Specialty chemicals
• International supply chain
• Knowledge of Incoterms and landed-cost calculations is advantageous.
• Arabic is useful but not mandatory.

QAR 14,000 – 19,000 per month, depending on relevant experience and qualifications. The compensation package may also include:

• Annual performance bonus
• Private medical insurance
• Paid annual leave
• Annual flight allowance
• Professional development opportunities
• Employment and visa support where legally applicable

• Exposure to international logistics and supply-chain operations.
• Direct collaboration with Procurement, Finance and Commercial teams.
• Responsibility for freight and logistics cost analysis.
• International and multicultural working environment.
• Exposure to multiple countries, suppliers and transport modes.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Career progression toward Senior Logistics Analyst, Logistics Excellence Manager or Supply Chain Manager.