Freight Audit & Transportation Analyst

USA – DuBois Chemicals, Inc; Sharonville (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k with company match

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Income protection plans

Job summary

DuBois Chemicals, Inc. is seeking a Freight Audit & Transportation Analyst for a 6-month contract at our Sharonville, OH distribution center.

The role focuses on auditing transportation invoices, verifying rates and accessorial charges, and resolving discrepancies in collaboration with Logistics, Procurement, Customer Service, Finance, and carriers. The ideal candidate has 2+ years in freight audit or logistics, strong Excel skills (pivot tables, data reconciliation), and familiarity with Power

Qualifications

• 2+ years in freight audit, transportation, logistics, or accounts payable.
• Knowledge of freight rates, fuel surcharges, and accessorial billing.
• Advanced Excel skills; pivot tables and data reconciliation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with Power BI and transportation analytics.

Responsibilities

• Audit and validate freight invoices for TL, LTL, bulk tanker, parcel, intermodal, and specialty chemical shipments.
• Verify rates, fuel surcharges, detention, demurrage, layover, TONU, tank wash, and other accessorial charges.
• Identify billing discrepancies, duplicate invoices, unsupported charges, and overpayments.
• Manage freight invoice exceptions and coordinate resolution with carriers and internal stakeholders.
• Develop reporting on freight spend, accessorial costs, invoice accuracy, carrier performance, and freight cost-per-shipment.

Skills

Excel

Power BI

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's degree in Supply Chain

Bachelor's degree

Tools

TMS

ERP

Freight payment systems

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they are doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. At this time, the Company does not sponsor employment-based visas for this position. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.

This position is based at our Sharonville, Ohio distribution center. PLEASE NOTE: This is a 6-month contract assignment with the potential to convert to employee status.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Freight Audit & Transportation Analyst is responsible for auditing transportation invoices and ensuring freight charges are accurate, contractually compliant, and properly supported. This role reviews carrier invoices, freight rates, fuel surcharges, and accessorial charges to identify billing discrepancies, recover overpayments, and provide visib ility into freight spending. The position partners closely with Logistics, Procurement, Customer Service, Finance, and carriers to resolve invoice exceptions and support transportation cost control initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Audit and validate freight invoices for TL, LTL, bulk tanker, parcel, intermodal, and specialty chemical shipments.
• Verify rates, fuel surcharges, detention, demurrage, layover, TONU, tank wash, and other accessorial charges against carrier agreements.
• Identify billing discrepancies, duplicate invoices, unsupported charges, and overpayments.
• Manage freight invoice exceptions and coordinate resolution with carriers and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain freight audit documentation and support Accounts Payable payment approvals.
• Track disputed charges, credits, recoveries, and carrier billing performance.
• Analyze freight spend trends and identify opportunities to reduce transportation costs.
• Develop reporting on freight spend, accessorial costs, invoice accuracy, carrier performance, and freight cost-per-shipment.
• Support carrier sourcing and transportation negotiations through historical cost and billing data.
• Ensure compliance with chemical transportation requirements, hazardous materials shipments, and company transportation controls.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Required 2+ years of experience in freight audit, transportation, logistics, supply chain, or accounts payable.
• Knowledge of freight rates, fuel surcharges, and accessorial billing.
• Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables and data reconciliation.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage high transaction volumes.
• Preferred Experience in chemical manufacturing, distribution, or industrial transportation.
• Familiarity with TMS, ERP, or freight payment systems.
• Experience with Power BI and transportation analytics.
• Knowledge of bulk tanker and hazardous materials shipping.

Education & Experience

• Associate's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in freight audit, transportation, logistics, supply chain, freight payment, carrier relations, or accounts payable.
• Additional relevant experience may be substituted for formal education.

Success Measures

• Freight invoice accuracy
• Overcharge recoveries
• Invoice exception rate
• Accessorial spend reduction
• Average resolution time for disputed invoices
• Carrier billing accuracy #INDOPS

DuBois provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, service in the military, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and/or local law and/or regulation.

Working at DuBois is dynamic, flexible and fun. Our customer centric focus gives you the opportunity to leverage your creative and innovative talents to help deliver specialty chemical solutions safely while protecting the environment.

DuBois values:

• Honest and Ethical Behavior
• Collaborative Communication
• Safety at Work and Home
• Environmental Stewardship

Perks and Benefits

You will enjoy building your career with DuBois. DuBois offers the stability and comprehensive benefits of a larger organization with the feel of a smaller, more personable company. The diversity of our roles, customers served and large number of manufacturing, distribution and technical centers provide many routes for your career advancement. If you value learning, improving processes and want to make an immediate impact, DuBois is where you want to be. DuBois excellent benefit package includes health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, 401k with company match, paid holidays, vacation time and income protection plans.