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.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Advanced knowledge of spreadsheet applications.
• Understanding of business functions focused on cost and budget controls.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP system.
• Knowledge of transportation and logistics processes.
• Experience in supply chain, transportation or finance.

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Position Information

• Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.
• This is a hybrid job in Wichita, KS.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.