Freight Claims & Freight Analyst

Full Time
Suffolk, VA 23435
Posted
Job description
Job Locations: US-VA-Suffolk Your Opportunity:
The Freight Claims and Freight Analyst is responsible for ensuring all international freight claims for carrier liability are identified, investigated, and filed with the appropriate party in a timely manner. This role tracks, distributes and collects on all aspects of Freight claims/ carrier liability.
Core Responsibilities:
  • Compile, document and prepare formal claims presentation notices to carriers within a specified timeframe.
  • Monitors aging freight claims and escalates issues when needed
  • Posting financial entries and applying payments in SAP system.
  • Prepare reports related to freight claim aging and carrier/3rd party facility performance
  • Responsible for monitoring the freight claims maintenance and support for claim administration
  • Point of contact to the carrier community to resolve freight claim negotiations via settlement or negation.
  • Monitors aging freight invoices and escalates issues when needed
  • Maintain industry knowledge through affiliation with relevant organizations.
  • Ad Hoc duties in Freight Settlement
  • Claims Certification required within two years.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
  • Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university in Accounting, Supply Chain Finance or related field and 2+ years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
  • SAP experience, preferred
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Strong decision making and problem-solving skills
  • Proactive and solution-oriented
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong self-motivation and organization skills
  • Displays professionalism and integrity
  • Ability to influence change
  • Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment
  • Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment
  • Knowledge of financial and business principles
Careers and Benefits:
To learn more about Smithfield’s benefits, visit smithfieldfoods.com/careerbenefits.


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About Smithfield Foods:
Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. With more than 60,000 jobs globally, we are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly®" and serve as one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com, and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.
EEO/AA Information:
Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

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