Description & Requirements Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

The opportunity:

 

We are looking for a Sr. Coord, Freight Accounts Payable, who will be responsible for daily research and resolve freight payment questions & issues regarding in-process invoices, rates, aged bills, etc. from carriers, Cass (WestRock’s Freight audit & Pay 3rd party provider), OTM, JDE, SAP, and sites to validate and process invoices.

 

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

Provide support to the business and carriers on overall freight audit & payment invoice processesReview 3rd party FAP providers’ exception reports overall and by plant to review spikes, obtain supporting info, and resolveMonitor, manage, & resolve freight payment issues from the group Freight Payment email boxesIdentify patterns/trends and resolve with applicable partiesMonitor and research root cause of rating errors on manufacturing systems including AS400, 3PL FAP providers’ systems, TMS systems, Transportation database, and fileProcess accessorial invoices in our Transportation Management System, OTMMonitor& resolve freight payment inquiries Assist process improvement initiativesAssist in ensuring Service Level Agreements are metWork as needed with Corporate Freight Accounting 

 

What you need to succeed:

Bachelor’s Degree Minimum of 2+ years relevant experience in freight payment or financial and transportationExcellent attention to detail and ability to organize and prioritize workProficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)Excellent problem solving and process improvement skillsMust be a strong team player and be able to work independentlyMust have excellent written and verbal communication skillsMust have ability to multi-task and an aptitude for processesDisplay a sense of urgency and ability to work in a fast paced, time-sensitive environment

What we offer:

Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellenceComprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunitiesAn attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potentialA career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work

 

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.