Senior Analyst (Freight)

PRGX Global, Inc•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

PRGX is a global provider of source-to-pay data analytics and software, and technology-enabled profit recovery services. The Senior Analyst (Freight) analyzes carrier freight contracts and invoices, identifies noncompliant or erroneous charges, and conducts audits using a range of tools and claim approaches. The role communicates with carriers and clients about audit issues, supports audit planning and data requirements, contributes to client reporting and process documentation, and helps develop less experienced analysts through quality reviews, best-practice sharing, and training.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least three years of progressively complex transportation systems experience in a technical setting with a transportation or logistics carrier or in a customer service environment.
At least three years of experience with freight audit and payment.
Knowledge of shipping modes and applicable rates and pricing, including tariffs and discounts.
Strong analytical skills to evaluate and process carrier requests and understand client operational and data-processing systems.
Ability to understand and discuss freight documentation that supports charges and invoices and is required for payment.
Self-starter able to work well with a global team.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Advanced computer skills in Excel and Access.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
English language proficiency.

Responsibilities

Analyze and interpret carrier freight contracts and audit invoice payment information.
Research and identify invoices that do not comply with contractual pricing and service agreements.
Investigate and diagnose potential errors and duplicate carrier billing.
Audit carrier freight bills and interpret tariffs and contracts.
Apply auditing experience and a variety of claim approaches beyond specific tools and reports.
Communicate with carriers and clients to address audit-related issues.
Understand and discuss freight documentation that supports charges and invoices and is required for payment.
Work with audit management on audit plans, project design, and data requirements, and coordinate data requirements with IT.
Perform quality-control audits of work completed by less experienced analysts.
Assist with client reporting.
Document audit processes.
Share best practices.
Provide training for less experienced analysts and staff.
Perform other duties as assigned.