Freight Auditor and Data Integrity Coordinator

: The Company Imerys is the world's leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.6 billion in revenue and 12,400 employees in 40 countries in 2024. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers' products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts. Imerys is listed on Euronext Paris (France) with the ticker symbol NK.PA. The Position Freight Auditor and Data Integrity Coordinator Job Summary Job Summary Provides logistics analysis by proactively obtaining, collecting, and analyzing data to communicate information beneficial to support logistics functions. Coordinates transportation portion of projects to minimize cost and assure integrity of shipments. Assists Customer Service, Sales and Procurement with transportation needs and logistics knowledge for feasibility and to minimize cost. Researches and authorizes freight invoices for accuracy and validity. Analyzes freight data to maximize efficiencies, resources, costs and strategies. Act as SAP ERP, Princeton and Intellitrans Superuser. Uses skill set to lead transportation projects and develops functional transportation expertise in both truck and rail logistics and to serve as a back-up support resource to the Logistics manager. Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Key Owner of the Supply Chain department, infrastructure management, and data support expert for the function.
• Create, prepare, manage, and publish all monthly reporting relating to transportation from Princeton, Intellitrans, SAP, and Prism/Insight data warehouse.
• Resolution of freight discrepancies and accounts payable invoice discrepancies while working to resolve common issues (continuous improvement). It requires phone calls to plants, online research, and interaction with the A/P department. It also requires knowledge and understanding of reasons for discrepancies, the freight billing process in our ERP system, GL coding, and carrier/plant interaction. Also, research purchasing invoice discrepancies related to the purchase order process in the ERP. Resolution of typical issues that may occur between suppliers, receiving departments, purchasing buyers, and requestors.
• Works closely and communicates with Logistics Manager and Finance department on all budget, GRIR (Goods Received Invoice Received) transactions, and Freight P&L related reporting
• Monitor and report demurrage by location and analyze and report the reasons.
• Gather and manage supply chain quality metrics from various systems - truck turn-away reports, detention reports, credit and rebill events, and other sources. Update quality reporting and make recommendations for improvement.
• Implements and manages changes from annual freight bids executed by the North America Central Logistics team
• Update and publish weekly freight equalization report; weekly review of freight reconciliation and report findings
• Key liaison with IT and Finance to ensure data integrity. Create a process to increase efficiency and reduce errors. Test new software code as needed.
• Works with Plant resources to resolves daily operational issues (pick up/delivery problems, carrier no shows, driver detention, corrected BOL's, refused loads, etc) logistically to minimize cost and resources.
• Analyzes freight data and lanes to determine optimal utilization of carriers and equipment
• Back up to the Regional Logistics Manager to provide pricing for Cust Svc, Sales, Marketing, and NPD.
• Back-up for negotiating rates and services for contracts and/or spot quotes for all domestic facilities.

Skills and Attributes Requirements

• Identify skills/attributes required for this position which may include leadership, problem solving, interpersonal, communications, planning and team participation skills.
• Knowledgeable in Transportation, including all modes.
• Capable of multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Analytical and detail-oriented
• Highly organized and able to interact with all levels within the organization.
• Proficient in data analytics software (spreadsheets, data warehouse systems)
• Thorough understanding of transportation tendering and scheduling systems and how they interact with ERP systems.
• Ability to develop project management skills
• Must Lead Self
• Strong work ethic
• Works well in a dynamic environment
• Team and relationship-building skills

Education/Experience Requirements

• Minimum of B.A or equivalent. Minimum of 5 years industry experience.
• Lean Six Sigma, Quality Team Experience a plus
• Project Management Experience a plus
• Occasional Travel to the Plants

Environment Hybrid schedule, 3 days in office, 2 days remote. Clean office environment. Sitting 90% Standing 5% Walking 5% Position Type Full time and Permanent Only technical issues will be monitored through the below inbox: recruiting.support@ imerys.com PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT RESUMES OR APPLICATIONS TO THIS EMAIL, AS THEY WILL NOT BE REVIEWED. To ensure fairness and legal compliance in our recruitment processes, only applications received through the online application process will be considered. IMERYS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.