Job Description:
Freight Controller
Fresh graduates are also welcome! 🚀
Join ESAB Budapest Shared Service Center (SSC) and help us manage and improve European freight operations! You’ll work with international teams, drive logistics projects, and ensure world-class service for our customers.
What You’ll Do 📦
- Control and analyze inbound & outbound freight costs
- Monitor and report freight KPIs (Safety, Delivery, Quality, Cost)
- Handle claims reporting and help minimize damages
- Build strong relationships with 3PL & 4PL providers
- Support internal teams with transportation and logistics topics
- Drive continuous improvement projects and cost optimization
- Ensure compliance with relevant transport regulations
What We’re Looking For 🧩
- Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or Operations (fresh graduates welcome!)
- Excel proficiency and strong numerical skills
- Knowledge of LEAN or Six Sigma is an advantage
- Fluent English is required
- Systems like Medius, Roseta, M3 – no prior experience needed, training provided
- Financial background or knowledge is a plus
- Advantage: previous experience as a Freight Controller or in handling and reporting freight claims
Why Join ESAB? 💛
- Additional Benefits: annual performance bonus, cafeteria, Medicare health insurance, life & accidental insurance, and various recognition programs
- Regional Scope: Work closely with teams across different countries and regions
- Hybrid Work: Enjoy the flexibility of working from home 3-4 days/week
- LinkedIn Learning Access: Expand your skills with unlimited access
- Continuous Performance Feedback: Grow with regular performance discussions
- Supportive Environment: Thrive in a culture that values your contributions
- Community Events and Groups: Participate in our running clubs, board game evenings, travelers' club and several other events
- Extra Holidays for Years of Service: Celebrate milestones with additional time off
- Free weekends: in case of bridge days, Saturdays are always days-off
- Career Opportunities: Grow and develop skills in alignment with your career goals
- Automation/Process Improvement Projects: Drive initiatives to enhance efficiency and streamline workflows
Our hiring journey 📢
1. Submit your CV & application to our system.
2. If your qualifications match our expectations, we will reach out to you for a friendly phone conversation to get to know each other better.
3. Following this, we will extend an invitation for an online interview. During the 1-hour conversation, you will have the opportunity to meet with your Manager and a Talent Acquisition Partner. This will be a collaborative exchange, where we not only ask questions but also share valuable insights.
4. Upon a successful interview, you can expect to receive a job offer from us.
We strongly value the importance of feedback, and you can always count on us to provide you with a response. We believe in open communication! 🗣️
