Berry Global, Inc

Welcome page

FREIGHT PAY SPECIALIST

Location US-IN-EVANSVILLE | US-Remote
Job ID
2025-27374
Position Type
Regular Full-Time
Category
Supply Chain
Location : Address
PO BOX 959
Additional Locations
US-Remote

Overview

About Berry
At Berry Global Group, Inc. (NYSE: BERY), we create innovative packaging and engineered products that we believe make life better for people and the planet. We do this every day by leveraging our unmatched global capabilities, sustainability leadership, and deep innovation expertise to serve customers of all sizes around the world. Harnessing the strength in our diversity and industry-leading talent of over 40,000 global employees across more than 250 locations, we partner with customers to develop, design, and manufacture innovative products with an eye toward the circular economy. The challenges we solve and the innovations we pioneer benefit our customers at every stage of their journey. For more information, visit our website, or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter.
 

As a member of the logistics team, the Freight Pay Specialist will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely processing of freight invoices, resolving discrepancies, and analyzing freight costs to optimize transportation expenses.  This role involves close collaboration with internal teams, carriers, and third-party logistics providers to maintain efficient freight payment operations and support cost-saving initiatives.

 

Responsibilities

  • Review, audit, and process freight invoices for accuracy and compliance with contracts and agreements
  • Verify freight charges against rates, contracts, and shipment details to identify discrepancies
  • Ensure timely payment of invoices and resolve payment delays or issues
  • Minimize financial impact by identifying root cause and developing corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
  • Review all unmatched invoices, invoice exceptions, and accessorial requests through the TMS portal and process accordingly.
  • Act as a liaison with shipping leadership teams to identify root cause/corrective action plan on all Logistics related opportunities.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g. shipping, logistics, and procurement)
  • Conduct regular meetings with carriers to review current outstanding balances

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree, or closely related equivalent
  • 2-3 years’ experience in transportation industry required
  • Knowledge of LTL/TL contract and pricing formats
  • Organizational skills managing multiple accounts, tracking invoices, and meeting deadlines efficiently. 
  • Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Attention to detail Ensuring accuracy in billing documents, reconciliation of accounts, and adherence to compliance standards. 
  • Experience using TMS system required
  • JDE/Cognos/Tableau proficiency a plus
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and related Office applications
  • Communication Skills to interact with internal teams, as well as carrier AP team.
  • Willingness to travel when required

#LI-BD1

Options

Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later.
Share on your newsfeed
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.