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The TJX Companies, Inc. · 1 month ago

Freight Payment Coordinator

Marlborough, MA 01752

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$21.25/hr - $27.10/hr

TJX Companies is a Fortune 100 company and the world’s leading off-price retailer, offering abundant opportunities for growth and collaboration. The Freight Payment Coordinator will ensure the accurate auditing and entry of invoices related to transportation and logistics services, collaborating with various teams to resolve discrepancies and maintain effective communication with logistics providers.

ApparelBeautyE-CommerceFashionFurnitureJewelryLocal BusinessRetail

Responsibilities

Audits and processes logistics invoices across all modes of transportation including Imports, Truckload, Intermodal, LTL and Parcel as well as Consolidation and Transload operations

Research multiple invoice related variables and conduct root cause analysis when freight invoices do not match a planned freight movement in our Transportation Management System (TMS) or Imports System

Validates the accuracy of invoiced costs compared to contractual rates within a tolerance range and resolves out of tolerance variances

Analyze Match Variance and other exception reporting to research and resolve invoices that are not compliant to our contractual pricing and service agreements

Conducts root cause analysis on rating/invoicing variances and communicates findings and resolution action items

Research Carrier EDI 210 invoice exceptions and collaborates with Logistics Systems team to resolve issues

Conducts monthly account receivable reconciliations with carriers to resolve outstanding invoice issues

Manages assigned Carrier SharePoint Sites for invoicing

Leads weekly Teams Meetings with assigned Carriers to ensure timely and accurate invoice submission and payments processed in accordance with our Payment Dating agreements

Escalates payment issues with the supporting documentations to Freight Payment, Operations and Carrier Management leadership teams

Using the TJX routing guide, identifies invoices with vendor routing violations and creates chargebacks. Works with appropriate contact to resolve issues

Makes recommendations to enhance systems and provide more effective and actionable reporting

Participates in special projects or other duties as assigned

Qualification

Transportation Management System (TMS)Basic Accounting knowledgeMicrosoft ExcelAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skillsMulti-taskingVerbal communicationWritten communicationAttention to detailCritical thinking

Required

Associates or Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience

Basic Accounting knowledge

Strong problem-solving skills and identify corrective actions required

Analytical approach to problem solving, demonstrating strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel (including V Look-ups, Pivot Tables and conditional formatting)

Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships

Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Strong attention to detail

Ability to work in a demanding, fast paced environment with proven track record to multi-task