Transportation Payment Coordinator, TransBusDev - Lakeland

Publix Super Markets • Lakeland, FL

19h • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves reviewing and analyzing bills of lading with identified receiving discrepancies (over, short, damage, refusals and/or wrong goods) for claim liability and making sound business decisions to mitigate or prevent loss. It also includes reviewing and reconciling transportation exception invoices for invoices not paid through our auto pay system to ensure payment accuracy, and reviewing and approving less-than-truckload freight invoices. The position requires effectively working with internal/external customers and suppliers to ensure accurate payment for transportation services and providing appropriate documentation to support financial recovery when appropriate. The responsibilities listed on this posting are not intended to be all-inclusive and additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

• One year experience working in Distribution, Transportation, or an analytical field.
• Ability to work flexible schedules.
• Ability to successfully complete battery of Clerical & Microsoft Skills Tests (before his or her start date in the position).
• Ability to apply general Accounting practices.
• Ability to apply learned Transportation guidelines with a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to comprehend Publix warehouse Operations and Procurement practices.
• Ability to work independently.
• Analytical skills.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Decision making skills.
• Interpretation skills.
• Investigation skills.
• Negotiation skills.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows applications.
• Knowledge of federal regulations, state statutes, common law and/or business policies.
• Knowledge of Publix Transportation Systems (TMS, Publix HOST, Marwood, WS10, and PIMS).
• Knowledge of transportation and freight claims.
• Knowledge of the transportation industry.
• Knowledge of United States geography.
• Strong business ethics.

Nice To Haves

• Current Lakeland Distribution associate.
• Associate’s degree in Business, Transportation or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Three years’ experience working in Transportation.
• Certified Claims Professional Certification (CCPAC).

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and analyzing bills of lading with identified receiving discrepancies (over, short, damage, refusals and/or wrong goods) for claim liability and making sound business decisions to mitigate or prevent loss.
• Reviewing and reconciling transportation exception invoices for invoices not paid through our auto pay system to ensure payment accuracy.
• Reviewing and approving less-than-truckload freight invoices.
• Effectively working with internal/external customers and suppliers to ensure accurate payment for transportation services.
• Providing appropriate documentation to support financial recovery when appropriate.
• Performing varying Transportation functions outside your normal job responsibilities.

What This Job Offers

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