Freight Bill Coordinator

About the role

When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact. The Freight Bill Coordinator is responsible for managing and reconciling all freight bills that do not match estimated amounts, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with established financial and transportation processes. In this role, you will research variances, resolve billing discrepancies, and maintain precise records to support efficient freight audit and payment operations. You will collaborate closely with internal teams and external transportation partners to obtain supporting documentation, validate charges, and drive resolution of outstanding issues. This position requires strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work with large data sets in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Dispute Review and Resolution: Review all disputes submitted via Contract Carriers for accuracy and ensure timeliness and accuracy in approval/denials.
• Reconcile all exceptions to prevent payment delays.
• Escalate specific payment approvals/scenarios via the established reporting chain.
• Training and Process Documentation: Provide training to contract carriers/vendors on the Accessorials process.
• Document processes and variance exceptions.
• Analysis and Coordination: Conduct root cause analysis for totals not in line with contractual rates and agreements.
• Coordinate discussion with various departments to validate Accessorial