Freight Payment & Transportation Data Specialist
Cargill’s size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way. We are a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials — from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill.
Job Purpose and Impact
The Freight Payment & Transportation Data Specialist will be the contact for carriers of different modes to assist with questions regarding freight invoice contents versus the accruals in the applicable planning and transportation management systems. In this role, you will be responsible for freight invoice validation, processing and timely payment.
Key Accountabilities
- Receive and validate invoices that come in to meet legal requirements.
- Partner with the team to resolve issues that involve delayed payments, demurrage costs and additional charges.
- Control invoiced amounts versus information in the system and communicates freight invoices with finance and the carriers.
- Issue debit notes to a carrier in case of product damage or loss.
- Partner with the finance team to provide the necessary transport and logistics information and support.
- Register the necessary data into the available business management software system to include, but not limited, to the creation of accruals.
- Handle basic issues and problems under direct supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.
- Other duties as assigned
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Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
- Medium knowledge of spreadsheet applications
- Understanding of business functions focused on cost and budget controls
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with enterprise resource planning systems
- Knowledge of transportation and logistics processes
- Experience in supply chain, transportation or finance
Position Details
Location: Wichita, KS
Schedule: 1st Shift | Monday to Friday
Posting type: Internal & External
Relocation assistance is not provided for this role
The business will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position
At Cargill we put people first. As part of your overall rewards, we offer a comprehensive benefit program including medical and/or other benefits dependent on the position offered and hours worked. Visit: https://www.cargill.com/page/my-health/mh-health-and-wellnessto learn more (subject to certain collective bargaining agreements for Union positions).
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.
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