Specialist - Freight

Freight SpecialistThe Freight Specialist is responsible for managing the end-to-end freight payment process for rail and truck carriers, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with all invoice-related activities. This role serves as a key liaison between logistics providers, internal departments, and third-party payment platforms to resolve discrepancies, maintain freight rate data, and uphold vendor relationships. Responsibilities include identifying trends and implementing opportunities for improvement in freight expenditure and participating in the implementation of an in-house freight payables solution. Primary Responsibilities:Manage third-party freight invoices and associated payment processes in CTSI, including daily manual invoice auditing and approval Investigate & resolve carrier invoice discrepancies. Escalate to Supply Chain Solutions Manager and Logistics Procurement Manager when necessary Resolve past-due invoices on aging reports, and other inquiries related to rail and truck carrier invoices Download, code, and submit invoices to Accounts Payable for in-house payment when they cannot be processed through CTSI. This includes invoices such as unallocated freight and truck ordered not used Collaborate with Accounts Payable to ensure timely payment of manually processed invoices Provide remittance to carriers when requested Serve as the representative for rail & truck carrier's Receivable departments Submit disputes in carrier portals Submit and upload manual invoices Review vendor statements, record and monitor finance charges Manually process monthly switch fees, storage fees, tank washing, demurrage, and finance charge invoices Maintain Excel database for all negotiated freight rates (Master Rate Sheet) Upload rail and truck freight rates into CTSI portal Update Fuel rates in SAP and CTSI Truck carriers weekly Rail carriers -monthly Support freight GRIR reconciliation process bi-annually Coordinate and publish monthly KPI metrics Monitor and analyze emerging freight cost and KPI trends Log charges that are rebillable to customers in accordance with the Unplanned Freight process Ensure freight & logistics accruals are in alignment with actuals by conducting a quarterly accrual audit Monitor and resolve incomplete FSD daily, weekly and at month end Ensure the correct date on FSD. Backdate if necessary Update/cancel when requested by AMS or AR, for example cancel FSD when a return is issued Other responsibilities as identified or needed Identify and lead improvement opportunities Serve as primary backup to Logistics Specialist for freight payables activities Job Requirements:Bachelor's degree Proactive self-starter with little oversight required Highly organized with strong attention to detail and accuracy Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Strong oral and written communication skills, capable of clear and effective communication with both internal and external organizations Proven record of success working in cross-functional teams Capable of managing multiple competing priorities in the organization Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and SAP Preferred:Comparable work experience in an Analyst or Accounts Payable role preferred Relocation is not available with this position. Americas Styrenics LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status or marital status.