Analyst, Logistics Transportation

SC Johnson • Racine, WI

23h

About The Position

The Freight Payment Analyst ensures seamless payment of supplier invoices associated with the physical movement, handling, and storage of SC Johnson materials and products when SC Johnson is responsible for the charges. The role supports day-to-day execution and uses operational trend analysis and data-driven recommendations to advance service, cost, and cash goals. It also summarizes and interprets data and provides recommendations to finance and management teams.

The position oversees freight invoice settlement and related processes across a broad range of transportation, warehousing, materials-handling, and logistics services. It supports compliance, period-end close, budgeting, supplier claims, process documentation, payment reporting, and settlement KPI development.

Requirements

• University or bachelor's degree and 2 years of supply chain experience, including internships, or an advanced degree and 1 year of supply chain experience.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in supply chain or a related function.
• Preferred 2–3 years of experience processing freight bills, including truckload, less-than-truckload, and ocean freight.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to present data effectively and use it to drive continuous improvement.
• Self-starter able to drive results amid ambiguity and with minimal direction and oversight.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills across the organization.
• Ability to build business partnerships and external collaboration opportunities.
• Knowledge of benchmarking and implementation of industry standards and best practices.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and organize and prioritize issues and activities to complete tasks on time.
• Results-oriented and able to handle time-sensitive tasks.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Drive for Results, Problem Solving, Dealing with Ambiguity, Decision Quality, Integrity & Trust, Priority Setting, and Financial Acumen.

Responsibilities

• Act as a primary liaison between SC Johnson and external accounts payable auditors.
• Resolve payment issues and open accounts receivable balances with SC Johnson suppliers.
• Work with suppliers to ensure accurate billing information is communicated through EDI and improve the percentage of no-touch transactions.
• Conduct root cause analysis to diagnose and remedy freight payment process issues.
• Oversee timely investigation and resolution of billing exceptions and ensure adherence to SC Johnson payment terms.
• Enforce applicable SC Johnson policies and procedures pertaining to SOX/GIA compliance.
• Support period-end close activities, including monitoring open or missing invoices and posting accruals.
• Assist with the transportation budgeting process as required.
• Oversee the supplier claims program from filing through resolution and receipt of claim payments.
• Create and maintain process documentation associated with invoice settlement.
• Maintain weekly, monthly, and quarterly payment reports monitoring spend by mode, carrier, and freight direction.
• Develop and publish settlement KPIs and analytical reports.

Benefits

• Bonuses and long-term incentives may be included, depending on job level, eligibility, and performance.
• Matching 401(k) contributions.
• Profit sharing based on company profitability, job level, and years of service.
• Subsidized health care plans.
• Maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Vacation purchase options.
• Recreation and fitness centers.
• Childcare and counseling services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level