SAP Logistics & Compliance Analyst

Pregis•Chicago, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Pregis is seeking a SAP Logistics & Compliance Analyst to support its corporate logistics team and 25 U.S. shipping sites from a centralized position. The role conducts carrier sourcing events, manages carrier compliance, processes weekly consolidated invoices, supports freight-spend financial analysis, and handles transportation-related escalations. It is based at Pregis’ Chicago, Illinois headquarters and reports to the Procurement Director - Logistics. The analyst manages and develops domestic carrier networks, works with the company’s transportation management system (TMS) provider, maintains carrier files, oversees freight bill auditing and payment processes, and develops freight metrics for executive reporting. The position also supports strategies to mitigate rising freight costs and builds business relationships with third-party freight vendors. The estimated annual base pay range is $75,000–$84,000, depending on experience and skills. The posting notes that base pay is only one component of total compensation and that benefits are available, but does not specify them.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Two to five years of logistics industry experience and/or related finance experience.
Advanced Microsoft Excel experience.
Experience using SAP.
Ability to develop strong relationships and work effectively 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, organizational, 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 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 relationships with third-party freight vendors.
Manage the bill-pay and audit process, including auditing, reviewing, and processing weekly consolidated invoices.
Approve or reject invoicing issues.
Develop freight metrics to track performance and communicate information to the executive team.
Apply freight-finance knowledge, including coding and accruals to designated accounts.
Support transportation-related escalation management and financial analysis related to freight spend.