Settlement Analyst

Our Customer is an American multinational beverage corporation headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Their many interests include the manufacturing, retailing, and marketing of nonalcoholic beverage concentrates and syrups. They are passionate about beverages around the world, with around 200 brands and 700,000+ employees across the company and bottling partners. They take deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in their company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. They believe their culture is one of the reasons their company continues to thrive after 130+ years.

We are seeking a Settlement Analyst on a contract basis who will support the Customer’s business needs. This role is located in Atlanta, GA.

NOTE: Candidates must have their own laptops, the customer is not providing laptops to contractors at this time.

Role Overview:

• 3-5 years of experience in freight settlement carrier invoice validation dispute resolution and financial reconciliation.
• Strong process documentation skills with the ability to develop SOPs work instructions training materials and standardized procedures.
• As a vital part of the Supply Chain Services and Digital Transformation team, the Freight Settlement Consultant will help lead the digital transformation of our freight invoicing and payment. An individual contributor that will support and collaborate with Global Logistics Service (GLS), CPS plants, Global IT, and key 3PLs.
• Your primary focus will be on strengthening process discipline, user engagement, and change management to drive improvements in the global supply chain.
• Onsite Schedule: Hybrid: Tuesday - Thursday expected to be onsite.
• Week of training - expected to be onsite 5 days a week.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee freight settlement activities across 9 CPS plants.
• Support freight settlement in the areas of dispute resolution, audit compliance and payment terms adherence.
• Perform regular audits of lane and rate master data to proactively avoid settlement disputes.
• Evaluate and verify contracts, tariffs, and other service-related agreements to ensure compliance with freight settlement processes.
• Collaborate with operational teams to clarify any discrepancies in freight invoices and resolve them in a timely manner.
• Monitor and track freight costs, documenting all data accurately for an efficient settlement process.
• Assist in audits and investigations related to freight charges, providing necessary documentation and data as required.
• Support disputes related to freight settlements, liaising with operations, vendors and suppliers to resolve any conflicts.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve efficiency and accuracy in freight settlement processes.
• Maintain constant communication with the accounts payable and receivable departments, ensuring all freight payments and bills are settled on schedule.

Qualifications:

• Proficient in spoken & written English.
• The ability to understand and to make oneself understood when experiencing language barriers.
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Experience in Logistics/Supply Chain is preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience leading cross-functional teams or projects.
• Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment.
• Working as a Global Team: Ability to work as part of a virtual global team to collaborate across geographic and organizational boundaries to deliver results and share best practices across a global System.
• Systems: Expertise in Transportation Management Systems (TMS), such as Fourkites, S4H TM or similar tools. Knowledge of current industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in transportation and logistics.
• Data and Analytics: Ability to use data and apply robust analytics to model various scenarios and analyze impact, risks, and benefits to inform and recommend business solutions.
• Communication: Continuous communication with the CPS plants, and with Carriers/3PLs (Senior Management) to ensure the execution of digital Transportation strategies, improve performance, and build strong relationships in support of the business goals and requirements.
• Collaboration: Strong collaboration with CPS Plants and Key 3PL’s partners. Planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating one’s own and others’ efforts to accomplish a goal.
• Drive Innovation: Generate new solutions and embrace new ideas that help sustain our business.

We offer a competitive salary range for this position. Most candidates who join our team are hired at the median of this range, ensuring fair and equitable compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Contractor benefits are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Available upon completion of waiting period for eligible engagements) Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.