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About the Role

Lactalis USA is seeking a Freight Financial Administrator in Buffalo, NY, to manage the transportation accessorial process, reconcile freight cost variances, and assist with freight payables. The role involves collaborating with internal departments and external parties to align with company goals.

Responsibilities

• Manage the LUSA transportation accessorial process.
• Reconcile variances in freight costs and freight invoice holds.
• Assist with the management of freight payables.
• Manage freight accessorial requests using electronic systems.
• Collaborate with Logistics Controllership, Logistics Operations, and third parties.
• Analyze supporting documentation for accessorial requests.
• Assist Logistics Controllership with team functions.
• Direct escalations of persistent issues.
• Document freight payable details.
• Evaluate system information to verify Accessorial Requests.
• Monitor e-mail communications and the Target Freight Management system.
• Process cost changes in the TMS.
• Report on freight cost variances and accessorial changes.
• Research, investigate, and validate accessorial requests.
• Investigate requests for missing PODs or other paperwork.
• Work with carriers/brokers to resolve discrepancies.
• Demonstrate commitment to a safe working environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Major in Supply Chain, Accounting, or Finance preferred.
• 2+ years in a relevant or similar position preferred.
• Knowledge of Freight Payables required.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word & Excel.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of truckload & LTL transportation preferred.
• Excellent verbal communication skills required.
• Experience with customer interactions via phone/email required.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Travel and/or extended or off work hours may be required, but will be minimal.

Skills

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Truckload transportation
• LTL transportation
• Verbal communication
• Customer interaction

Location

• Buffalo, NY

Work Type

• Hybrid

Experience Level

• 2+ years preferred

Education Level

• High school diploma
• Bachelor's degree preferred

Benefits

• Comprehensive Total Rewards Program
• Affordable benefits and coverage options
• Insurance cost support
• Generous retirement plan contributions
• Paid Time Off from day one
• Training and development opportunities
• Education Reimbursement

About the Company

• Lactalis is the world leader in dairy, a family-owned company with over 85,000 professionals globally.
• We produce award-winning dairy products.
• In the US, we offer brands including Galbani®, Président®, Kraft®, Breakstone’s®, Cracker Barrel®, Black Diamond®, Parmalat®, siggi’s®, Stonyfield Organic®, Brown Cow™, Oui®, Yoplait®, Go-Gurt®, :ratio®, Green Mountain Creamery®, Mountain High®, Karoun®, Gopi®, and Arz®.
• Our core values are Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity.
• We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and unique backgrounds and ideas are valued.

Equal Opportunity

• Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer.
• We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities.
• Any division of the Company that is an Affirmative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations.