Senior Analyst (Freight)

Prgx Global, Inc; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

PRGX is seeking a Senior Analyst (Freight) in the United Kingdom to analyze carrier freight contracts, audit invoices, and ensure payment accuracy. The role requires 3+ years in freight auditing, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel/Access. You will coordinate with carriers, clients, and IT while supporting audit plans and client reporting.

Full-time position based in Manchester with English-language requirements. Must be authorized to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business, finance, accounting, or related field.
• Minimum of three years' experience in transportation systems in a technical setting.
• Freight audit and payment experience of at least three years.
• Knowledge of shipping modes, tariffs and discounts.
• Strong analytical ability to evaluate carrier requests and systems.
• Ability to interpret essential freight documentation for payment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Advanced Excel and Access skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret carrier freight contracts and audit invoice payment information.
• Research and identify invoices not in compliance with the contractual pricing and service agreements.
• Investigate and diagnose potential errors and duplicate carrier billing.
• Audit carrier freight bills and interpret tariffs and contracts.
• Communicate with carriers and clients to address issues related to audits.
• Assist in client reporting and document audit processes.
• Share best practices and provide training for less experienced analysts.
• Develop audit plans with audit management and coordinate data requirements with IT.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field

Tools

Excel

Access

Job description

Job Title Senior Analyst (Freight)

Employment Type Full-time

Work Authorization Requirements Must be authorized to work in the UK

Language Requirements English

About PRGX

PRGX is the global leader in source-to-pay data analytics and software, and tech-enabled profit recovery services. We provide software and services to maximize revenue recovery and drive margin improvement for our clients. For more information about PRGX, visit www.prgx.com.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret carrier freight contracts and audit invoice payment information.
• Research and identify invoices that are not in compliance with the contractual pricing and service agreements.
• Investigate and diagnose potential errors and duplicate carrier billing.
• Audit carrier freight bills and interpret tariffs and contracts.
• Audit beyond specific tools/reports by applying auditing experience and a wide variety of claim approaches.
• Communicate with carriers and or clients to address issues related to audits.
• Ability to understand and discuss essential freight documentation that supports charges invoices and required for payment
• Works with audit management to assist in the development of the audit plan(s), project design, and data requirements; coordinate data requirements with IT.
• Performs quality control audits behind less experienced analysts.
• Assist in client reporting.
• Document audit process.
• Share best practices.
• Provide training for less experienced analysts and staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of three years’ progressively complex transportation systems experience in a technical setting with a transportation/logistics carrier or customer service environment.
• Minimum of three years’ experience with freight audit and payment.
• Knowledge of shipping modes and applicable rates/pricing including tariffs and discounts.
• A high level of analytical skills to evaluate and process carrier requests and to understand the client’s operational and data processing systems.
• Ability to understand and discuss essential freight documentation that supports charges invoices and required for payment.
• Self-starter with the ability to work well with a global team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Advanced computer skills in Excel and Access are required.

Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity

PRGX is an equal opportunity employer. We comply with all applicable local, national, and international laws regarding non-discrimination and equal employment. We do not discriminate based on any legally protected characteristic and are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and equitable workplace. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals in accordance with local laws and best practices.

Physical Requirements

Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time, manual dexterity for typing, writing, or using office equipment, visual acuity for reading screens and documents, ability to lift or carry light items such as laptops, and speech and hearing ability for calls, virtual meetings, and in-person communication

Data Privacy

Your personal data will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection laws. We only collect information necessary for recruitment and will not share your data without your consent.