Senior Freight Audit Analyst

1115 Amgen Biotecnologica S.A.S.; Bogotá; On-site; COP 60,000,000 - 100,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen Inc. is seeking a Senior Freight Audit Analyst to oversee the freight audit process and support timely payment of transportation invoices.

The role coordinates resolution of payment exceptions, monitors performance, and shares TSP metrics to drive continuous improvements in transportation spend processes. The successful candidate will collaborate with Accounts Payable, Transportation, and other stakeholders to enhance accuracy, standardize procedures, and implement process improvements.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Finance, or a related field; or a bachelor’s degree with at least 3 years of relevant work experience in Freight Audit, Accounts Payable, Supply Chain, Transportation, Finance, or a related area.
• Advanced English is a mandatory requirement for this position and will be assessed throughout the interview process.
• Experience supporting freight payment, accounts payable, transportation, or logistics processes; coordinating resolutions with internal and external partners.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel; experience using SAP or another ERP or invoice-processing system.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the third-party freight audit process, monitoring progress, exception volumes, and aging to support timely payments.
• Coordinate payment exception resolution with internal stakeholders, TSPs, and the audit provider.
• Track exception causes, owners, next steps, and resolution status; escalate issues delaying payment or review.
• Analyze and share freight audit performance metrics for TSPs, including payment exceptions and submission quality.
• Use data to identify recurring issues and drive improvements in transportation spend processes.
• Assist reconciliation of invoice discrepancies, credits, and aged balances; prepare reports and maintain payment-status records.

Skills

Analytical

Collaborative

Organized

Problem-solving

Time management

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Finance, or related field

Bachelor’s degree + 3 years experience in Freight Audit/Accounts Payable/Logistics/Finance

Tools

Excel

SAP

ERP systems

Invoice processing systems

Job description

Senior Freight Audit Analyst

What you will do Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will help oversee the freight audit process and support timely, accurate payment of transportation invoices. The role will coordinate resolution of payment exceptions, monitor process performance, and share transportation service provider metrics to help drive continuous improvement in transportation spend processes.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Help oversee the third-party freight audit process, monitoring audit progress, exception volumes, invoice aging, and follow-up to support accurate and timely payments.
• Coordinate payment exception resolution with internal stakeholders, transportation service providers (TSPs), and the third-party freight audit provider.
• Track exception causes, owners, next steps, and resolution status; elevate issues that may delay payment or require additional review.
• Analyze and share freight audit performance metrics for TSPs, including trends related to payment exceptions, invoice submission quality, and timeliness.
• Use performance data to identify recurring issues and support continuous improvement in transportation spend processes.
• Support reconciliation of invoice discrepancies, credits, and aged balances.
• Prepare accurate reports and maintain records related to payment status, exceptions, and TSP performance.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable, Transportation, and other business partners to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Follow established freight audit procedures and applicable financial controls.
• Support process improvements, standardization, and automation that strengthen payment accuracy and reduce delays and manual follow-up.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we each use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is organized, analytical, and collaborative, with the following qualifications.

Basic Qualifications

Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Finance, or a related field; or a bachelor’s degree in one of these fields and at least 3 years of relevant work experience in Freight Audit, Accounts Payable, Supply Chain, Transportation, Finance, or a related operational area. Advanced English is a mandatory requirement for this position and will be assessed throughout the interview process.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting freight payment, accounts payable, transportation, or logistics processes. Experience coordinating invoice or payment exception resolution with internal stakeholders and external service providers. Experience monitoring a third-party service provider or operational process. Experience preparing operational or financial metrics and reports. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Experience using SAP or another ERP or invoice-processing system. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities, follow up on time-sensitive activities, and communicate effectively across functions and geographies.

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way. In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Plans that are aligned with local industry standards.

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer. We make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities, consistent with legal requirements. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Amgen is committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing and delivering innovative human therapeutics. This approach begins by using tools like advanced human genetics to unravel the complexities of disease and understand the fundamentals of human biology. Amgen focuses on areas of high unmet medical need and leverages its biologics manufacturing expertise to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people’s lives.

A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen has grown to be one of the world’s leading independent biotechnology companies, has reached millions of patients around the world and is developing a pipeline of medicines with breakaway potential. For more information, visit www.amgen.com and follow us on www.twitter.com/amgen