Global Freight Payment Program Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive invoice auditing process to ensure all freight invoices are recorded organized and verified for accuracy.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the companys freight coding and audit partner.
• Oversee the daily operations of freight invoice processing validation exception and issue resolution.
• Monitor and develop key performance indicators (KPIs) to track provider performance audit results payment accuracy and timeliness.
• Ensure proper GL coding logic and financial mapping is correctly implemented and maintained with the freight payment provider.
• Partner with Finance to resolve any discrepancies or reporting issues related to freight spend.
• Lead onboarding of new carriers and company sites into the freight payment platform ensuring compliance with internal processes and requirements.
• Ensure carrier payment terms are met and address any issues related to short-pays disputes or aging balances.
• Continuously review and improve freight payment processes for accuracy efficiency and cost control.
• Support audit requests and financial reporting related to freight and logistics costs.
• Act as liaison between Transportation Finance Procurement and IT for freight payment-related initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in related field
• 5 years of experience in freight audit and payment logistics or transportation management.
• Strong understanding of freight payment platforms and processes.
• Experience with financial systems GL coding and cost center mapping.
• Excellent analytical problem-solving and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage third-party providers and cross-functional collaboration.
• Proficiency in Excel
• Experience in transportation management systems (TMS) and freight payment platforms (e.g. Trax SSUI).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience onboarding new carriers and managing multi-site operations.
• Familiarity with global logistics and multiple transportation modes (parcel LTL FTL ocean air).
• Knowledge of financial controls and audit processes related to logistics.

CultureCommitment

Ensure adherence to companys values (ICARE) in all aspects of your positionat Coherent Corp.:

Integrity Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm Find a Sense of Purpose in Work