Finance Freight Distribution Analyst

Finance Freight Distribution Analyst International Paper - 3.5 Memphis, TN Job Details Full-time $68,000 - $87,000 a year 9 hours ago Qualifications Microsoft Word Business financial process improvement Financial close processing Microsoft Excel Microsoft Access SAP Data analysis skills Process improvement Mid-level Financial analysis Bachelor's degree Task prioritization GAAP Decision making Accounting and finance experience Budgeting Training & development Freight Training Month-end close Accrual accounting

Technical Proficiency Full Job Description Position Title:

Finance Freight Distribution Analyst Pay Rate :

$68,000 - $87,000 Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

Category/Shift :

Salaried Full-Time Physical Location :

In Office:

1740

Poplar Avenue Memphis, TN The Job You Will Perform:

The Distribution Analyst is responsible for providing freight analysis and process support for PSNA regions. By collaborating with the facilities, carriers, motor carrier managers & our third party auditor, analysts provide freight analysis and process support to improve efficiency and access to distribution cost data and trends. This includes managing the month-end accrual process, providing ad-hoc training, and process knowledge transfer, assisting carriers with payment & billing questions, and overall process improvements. Responsibilities include : Support freight payment & distribution analysis for assigned region of plant, up to 25 plants with average annual spend of $75M Support facility training process by helping dedicated trainer understand process gaps Month-end close: prepare accruals, and related analysis to support cost metrics, assist plants in posting manual entries related to freight costs

Carrier Support:

Carrier Statement Analysis, facilitate billing & process questions Act as a liaison between our IP facilities and 3 rd Party Auditor/Carrier Collaborate with facilities on action plants to improve score card metrics Analyze transportation expenses Coordinate with MCM to ensure rates, carriers & processes are coordinated through rating tool and 3 rd Party Auditor Other analysis as assigned Travel