Amazon Data Services, Inc.

Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Cloud Computing

FreightAuditPaymentAnalyst,BusinessOperations

$86–129k Austin, Texas, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Freight Audit Payment Analyst, Business Operations at Amazon Data Services, Inc.. Skills: Freight audit, Payment operations, Transportation spend management, Data analysis. Oversee freight audit operations. Ensure accuracy, compliance and efficiency”

Industry & Context.

Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Cloud Computing
Problems you'll solve

Problem solving; Root cause analysis; Data-driven decision making

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

3+ years advanced Excel proficiency, 2+ years program management, logistics, operations, supply chain, transportation, or related field experience, Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering, finance or related technical or quantitative field, Demonstrated experience leading projects or mentoring team members

Nice to Have

Experience demonstrating problem solving and root cause analysis, Experience prioritizing and managing time effectively in dynamic environments, Experience in project management including resource planning, managing schedules, reporting project status and prioritizing tasks, Experience working with large-scale data mining and reporting tools, Experience with other financial systems, Experience that includes analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities, Proven experience with Logistics, Transportation, or Distribution Center processes and systems, Knowledge of freight pricing structures and charges

What You'll Do.

Oversee freight audit operations

compliance and efficiency

Process high-volume invoices

Develop analytical models

Develop automation efforts

Engage in continuous innovation

Communicate with operations

Communicate with business partners

Engage with financial analysts

Engage with business partners

Promote customer focus

Promote cost reduction

Drive continuous improvement initiatives

Enhance audit effectiveness

Resolve billing issues

Investigate discrepancies

Resolve discrepancies

Ensure timely freight invoice payments

Provide excellent customer experience

Provide excellent vendor experience

Identify opportunities for cost savings

Identify process improvements

Analyze freight expenses

Communicate with Logistics Service Providers

Uncover areas of opportunity

Present data-driven insights

Present recommendations to senior leadership

Mentor junior analysts

Train junior analysts

Share knowledge through documentation

Share knowledge through cross-functional collaboration

Stay informed of industry trends

Stay informed of regulations

Stay informed of best practices

Review freight invoices

Audit for billing issues

Ensure proper financial controls

Promote innovative ideas

Guarantee timely vendor payments

Perform advanced data analysis

Create outlier reports

Compile monthly evaluations

Benchmark disruption trends

Connect with cross-functional business partners

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional collaboration; Partner with team; Work with technology teams; Work with payable teams; Partner with Accounts Payable; Partner with Finance; Connect with business partners

Communication Scope

Present data-driven insights; Present recommendations

Process & Methodology

Resource planning, Managing schedules, Reporting project status, Prioritizing tasks

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