The Transportation Analyst - Freight Payments is responsible for administering weekly freight payment processing for inbound and outbound transportation. This role works closely with freight payment vendors and internal systems to ensure accurate cost processing, variance resolution, and timely reporting across logistics and finance. This position also serves as a subject matter expert (SME) on freight payment issues while supporting ad hoc analysis and continuous process improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Process weekly freight payment files for inbound and outbound shipments using customized internal workflows
Create weekly check requests for freight bills in coordination with Finance
Analyze VTM/WebRes freight payment data; research and resolve payment variances
Maintain pending WebRes lines at or below departmental targets
Communicate discrepancies to freight payment vendors and coordinate corrections
Audit and report international and domestic accessorial charges on a weekly and monthly basis
Administer monthly Inbound Landed Cost (LDC) reporting and update LDC rates in AMOS
Assign appropriate GL accounts to freight payment transactions
Pull, analyze, and report freight payment data using Access databases and SQL queries
Provide ad hoc reports, cost studies, and analysis for management and company HQ (Seoul)
Backup Transportation Analyst support for FTL truckload scheduling as needed
Identify and support improvements to internal freight payment and data processes
Complete required MPA Academy training annually
Additional Responsibilities
Weekly freight payment processing and check requests (Inbound/Outbound) - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.