Global Freight Payment Program Manager

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain a comprehensive invoice auditing process to ensure all freight invoices are recorded, organized, and verified for accuracy.

Serve as the primary point of contact for the company’s freight coding and audit partner.

Oversee the daily operations of freight invoice processing, validation, exception and issue resolution.

Monitor and develop key performance indicators (KPIs) to track provider performance, audit results, payment accuracy, and timeliness.

Ensure proper GL coding logic and financial mapping is correctly implemented and maintained with the freight payment provider.

Partner with Finance to resolve any discrepancies or reporting issues related to freight spend.

Lead onboarding of new carriers and company sites into the freight payment platform, ensuring compliance with internal processes and requirements.

Ensure carrier payment terms are met and address any issues related to short-pays, disputes, or aging balances.

Continuously review and improve freight payment processes for accuracy, efficiency, and cost control.

Support audit requests and financial reporting related to freight and logistics costs.

Act as liaison between Transportation, Finance, Procurement, and IT for freight payment-related initiatives.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in related field

5+ years of experience in freight audit and payment, logistics, or transportation management.

Strong understanding of freight payment platforms and processes.

Experience with financial systems, GL coding, and cost center mapping.

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Proven ability to manage third-party providers and cross-functional collaboration.

Proficiency in Excel

Experience in transportation management systems (TMS) and freight payment platforms (e.g., Trax, SSUI).

Preferred Qualifications

Experience onboarding new carriers and managing multi-site operations.

Familiarity with global logistics and multiple transportation modes (parcel, LTL, FTL, ocean, air).

Knowledge of financial controls and audit processes related to logistics.

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work