SAP Logistics & Compliance Analyst

Pregis•Chicago, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Pregis is seeking a SAP Logistics & Compliance Analyst to support its corporate logistics team and 25 shipping sites in the United States from a centralized role. The analyst will conduct carrier sourcing events, manage carrier compliance, oversee weekly consolidated invoicing, assist with financial analysis of freight spend, and manage transportation-related escalations. The role requires knowledge of freight markets and financial analysis and is based at Pregis’ Chicago, Illinois headquarters, reporting to the Procurement Director - Logistics.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
2 to 5 years of logistics industry experience and/or related finance experience.
Advanced Microsoft Excel experience.
Experience using SAP.
Ability to develop strong relationships and work well cross-functionally.
Understanding of key finance principles and ability to audit invoices.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to compile and analyze performance data and develop metrics that support resource-allocation decisions.
Solid business acumen, management, and problem-solving skills.
Strong computer skills, especially Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
Effective time management, organization, and leadership skills.
Demonstrated personal and professional effectiveness in taking initiative across a complex organization.
Collaborative approach and ability to work well in a team environment.

Responsibilities

Assist in managing the existing carrier network and bring in new carrier partners.
Drive carrier compliance and maintain carrier files, including insurance certificates and DOT information.
Develop strategies to mitigate rising freight costs.
Serve as Pregis’ main point of contact with its transportation management system (TMS) provider.
Analyze potential rate or rule changes initiated by carriers.
Develop and manage domestic carrier networks to deliver excellent customer service.
Build and sustain business partner relationships with third-party freight vendors.
Manage the bill pay and audit process.
Audit, review, and process weekly consolidated invoices, approving or rejecting invoicing issues.
Develop freight metrics and communicate them to the executive team.
Apply freight finance knowledge, including coding and accruals to specified accounts.
Assist with financial analysis related to freight spend and transportation-related escalations.