Freight Pay Specialist Co-op

Jobtailor; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a detail-oriented Freight Payment Analyst in Marlborough, MA. The role focuses on analyzing, reporting, and reconciling freight payments, while collaborating with leadership to identify root causes of invoicing errors and implementing standardized processes.

You will evaluate error trends, support audits, and contribute to capacity and network expansion projects, requiring strong data analysis and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail is essential for accurate freight payments.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks professionally.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Data analysis skills to review invoices and trends.
• Capable of working independently and with cross-functional teams.
• High accuracy and critical thinking when reconciling data.
• Willingness to seek and use feedback to improve performance.
• Proficiency in Excel for data manipulation and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Perform analyses, reporting, and reconciliation related to freight payments.
• Collaborate with Freight Payment Leadership and partners on root cause analysis.
• Evaluate error trends by mode, service, operation, and location.
• Update and standardize aggregate freight payment processes.
• Document and action freight payment requirements.
• Support audit preparation and documentation.
• Assist cross-functional special projects for capacity/network expansions.
• Support freight team leadership activities.
• Resolve freight payment discrepancies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Problem-solving

Written & verbal communication

Data analysis

Independent & collaborative work

Accuracy & critical thinking

Feedback incorporation

Excel proficiency

Word & PowerPoint

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

• Perform analyses, reporting, and reconciliation related to accurate, on-time freight payments
• Work closely with Freight Payment Leadership and internal and external partners on root cause analysis of invoicing errors
• Evaluate error trends and solutions by mode, service, operation, and location across all carriers/providers
• Update and standardize aggregate freight payment processes
• Ensure freight payment requirements are documented, communicated, and actioned
• Support audit preparation and documentation
• Work cross-functionally on special projects supporting capacity and network expansions
• Support freight team leadership
• Solve freight pay discrepancies

Requirements

• Attention to detail
• Prioritization skills and ability to handle multiple assignments in a professional and confident manner
• Problem-solving skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Data analytical skills
• Ability to work effectively individually and collaboratively
• Accuracy and critical thinking
• Willingness to seek out feedback and ability to incorporate feedback to enhance performance
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, especially Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong data analytical skills and attention to detail in managing freight payment processes, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting. Capable of effective communication and collaboration across teams to resolve discrepancies and support operational improvements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Data Analytical Skills
• Freight Payment Processes
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Effective Communication Skills
• Attention to Detail

Hard Skills

• Freight Payment Analysis
• Root Cause Analysis
• Error Trend Evaluation
• Reconciliation
• Audit Preparation

Soft Skills

• Prioritization Skills
• Critical Thinking
• Collaboration
• Professionalism
• Willingness to Seek Feedback

Industry Keywords

• Freight Payment
• Invoicing Errors
• Carrier Management
• Capacity Expansion
• Network Expansion

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint