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Finance Freight Distribution Analyst

International Paper · Memphis, TN, United States
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Position Title: 

Finance Freight Distribution Analyst

 

Pay Rate: 

$68,000 - $87,000

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

 

Category/Shift: 

Salaried Full-Time 

 

Physical Location: 

In Office:

1740 Poplar Avenue

Memphis, TN

 

 

The Job You Will Perform: 

The Distribution Analyst is responsible for providing freight analysis and process support for PSNA regions.  By collaborating with the facilities, carriers, motor carrier managers & our third party auditor, analysts provide freight analysis and process support to improve efficiency and access to distribution cost data and trends.  This includes managing the month-end accrual process, providing ad-hoc training, and process knowledge transfer, assisting carriers with payment & billing questions, and overall process improvements.

 

Responsibilities include: 

  • Support freight payment & distribution analysis for assigned region of plant, up to 25 plants with average annual spend of $75M

  • Support facility training process by helping dedicated trainer understand process gaps

  • Month-end close:   prepare accruals, and related analysis to support cost metrics, assist plants in posting manual entries related to freight costs

  • Carrier Support:  Carrier Statement Analysis, facilitate billing & process questions

  • Act as a liaison between our IP facilities and 3rd Party Auditor/Carrier

  • Collaborate with facilities on action plants to improve score card metrics

  • Analyze transportation expenses

  • Coordinate with MCM to ensure rates, carriers & processes are coordinated through rating tool and 3rd Party Auditor

  • Other analysis as assigned

  • Travel  <15%

 

The Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge You Will Bring: 

  • Bachelor Degree or equivalent work experience

  • Business experience involving general accounting activities, analytics, and budgeting preferred

  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of GAAP

  • Computer software proficiency in: Excel, Word, SAP; MS Access, NAC Sales Systems (WITRON)  Web Portal Applications, 3rd Party Freight Payment vendor portal

  • Organizing, Timely Decision Making, Problem Solving, Technical Learning, Self Development, Priority Setting, Functional & Technical Skills, Learning on the Fly, Action Oriented, Time Management, Perseverance, Integrity & Trust, Relationship with Peers, Listening, Customer Focus

 

 

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