Freight Distribution Analyst

International Paper • Memphis, TN

11h • Onsite

About The Position

The Distribution Analyst is responsible for providing freight analysis and process support for PSNA regions. By collaborating with the facilities, carriers, motor carrier managers & our third party auditor, analysts provide freight analysis and process support to improve efficiency and access to distribution cost data and trends. This includes managing the month-end accrual process, providing ad-hoc training, and process knowledge transfer, assisting carriers with payment & billing questions, and overall process improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree or equivalent work experience
• Business experience involving general accounting activities, analytics, and budgeting preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of GAAP
• Computer software proficiency in: Excel, Word, SAP; MS Access, NAC Sales Systems (WITRON) Web Portal Applications, 3rd Party Freight Payment vendor portal
• Organizing, Timely Decision Making, Problem Solving, Technical Learning, Self Development, Priority Setting, Functional & Technical Skills, Learning on the Fly, Action Oriented, Time Management, Perseverance, Integrity & Trust, Relationship with Peers, Listening, Customer Focus

Responsibilities

• Support freight payment & distribution analysis for assigned region of plant, up to 25 plants with average annual spend of $75M
• Support facility training process by helping dedicated trainer understand process gaps
• Month-end close: prepare accruals, and related analysis to support cost metrics, assist plants in posting manual entries related to freight costs
• Carrier Support: Carrier Statement Analysis, facilitate billing & process questions
• Act as a liaison between our IP facilities and 3rd Party Auditor/Carrier
• Collaborate with facilities on action plants to improve score card metrics
• Analyze transportation expenses
• Coordinate with MCM to ensure rates, carriers & processes are coordinated through rating tool and 3rd Party Auditor
• Other analysis as assigned

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• 401(k)
• Company-funded retirement contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees