North America Regional Freight Audit and Cost Control Lead - Global Manufacturer

Job Purpose

Manage and govern all freight cost control, audit, and financial validation processes across transportation operations in North America.  Ensure
accuracy, transparency, and control of transportation spend, acting as the key interface between logistics operations, finance (Global Business Services), procurement, and carriers.  Contribute to the design and implementation of standardized freight audit processes aligned with the global transport strategy and digital roadmap(SAP TM/BN4L).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end freight audit process, ensuring accurate validation of carrier invoices against contracted rates and executed services. 
• Define and enforce cost control policies and validation rules.
• Ensure proper matching between shipment data (TMS), contracts, and invoices, identifying discrepancies and managing resolution.
•  Ensure validation of freight invoices considering Less-Than-Truckload rating structures, tariffs, fuel surcharges, and accessorial charges.  Will identify related to incorrect rating or classification.
•  Analyze and validate Less-Than-Truckload cost drivers to include base rates, discounts, minimum charges, and accessories to ensure alignment with contracted agreements.
• Support Finance with accruals, forecasting, and budgeting inputs. 
• Identify opportunities for automation and digitalization of audit processes. 
• Ensure proper integration between Transportation Management Systems (SAP TM), financial systems, and audit processes. 
• Support the implementation and stabilization of digital freight audit capabilities. 
• Collaborate with Information Technology and Global teams on system enhancements. 
• Lead and develop the team to include analysts.  Will definite objectives, key performance indicators (KPIs), and performance objectives.  Ensure proper training and capability development.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Finance, Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field.
• 5 years' experience in logistics finance, freight audit, or transportation cost management.
• Experience in Freight Bill and Audit processes or similar financial control functions in complex, multi-country logistics environments. 
• Exemplified knowledge of transportation cost structures and rate mechanisms.
• Exemplified knowledge of Less-Than-Truckload rating mechanisms, tariff structures, and cost components.
• Strong financial and analytical skills with the ability to pay attention to details and follow process controls.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to manage stakeholders and resolve issues. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.  
• Experience with Transportation Management Systems, enterprise resource planning software (ERP), and financial systems integration.  Experience using SAP TM and SAP BN4L preferred.  Must be able to manage large datasets and derive actionable insights.  
• Proficiency using data analytics tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI).  

Rewards and Benefits

The salary range for these skills is $90,000.00 - $100,000.00.  This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range.  This salary range may also be modified in the future.

This position is also eligible for an annual bonus target of 10%, based on individual and company performance.

Perks for Joining AkzoNobel!  
Medical insurance with HAS 
Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits 
Annual bonus 
401K retirement savings with 6% company match 
Generous vacation, personal and holiday pay 
Paid Parental leave 
Active Diversity and Inclusion Networks 
Career growth opportunities on a regional and global scale 
Tuition Reimbursement 
Career growth opportunities 
Employee referral bonus