Freight Audit Analyst

Responsibilities

• Partner with your manager and cross-functional peers to oversee freight audit operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance and efficiency across high-volume invoice processing.
• Develop analytical models / automation efforts and engage in continuous innovation and communication with both operations & other business partners.
• Create a “learn by doing” environment by engaging with financial analysts and business partners to promote and encourage continued customer focus and cost reduction.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that reduce manual effort and enhance audit effectiveness.
• Resolve billing issues: Work collaboratively with Logistics Service Providers (LSPs), internal procurement teams, freight audit system providers, and accounts payable to investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Work with technology teams and payable teams to ensure timely freight invoice payments and provide excellent customer and vendor experience.
• Optimize freight costs: Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements by analyzing freight expenses and communicating with Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) and freight system vendors.
• Identify, develop, manage and execute analyses to uncover areas of opportunity and present data-driven insights and recommendations to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering, finance or related technical or quantitative field.
• Experience delivering forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis, and data interpretation of results.
• 3+ years of advanced proficiency in Excel (pivots, lookups, etc.) experience.
• 2+ years of program management, logistics, operations, supply chain, transportation, or related field experience.
• Experience navigating and using common TMS/freight audit software tools.
• Demonstrating problem solving and root cause analysis.
• Prioritizing and managing time effectively in dynamic environments.
• Experience in project management including resource planning, managing schedules, reporting project status and prioritizing tasks.
• Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities.
• Proven experience with Logistics, Transportation, or Distribution Center processes and systems with knowledge of freight pricing structures and charges.