Logistics Procurement Supervisor

Broad Function and Purpose of Position:
The scope of this position is to supervise all aspects of the freight payment process for Sika Corporation. This position will oversee Freight Payment exceptions through CASS (and TMC during the transition) by reviewing invoices and working with the carriers to clean up open statements. The focus of this position is to maintain current open statements for all Sika carriers utilizing the assistance of a Logistics Analyst. In addition, this role will concentrate on improving the freight payment process through collaboration with both internal and external customers including Finance, freight carriers, CASS, and TMC. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Procurement Logistics Manager and may include other activities as assigned.
Specific Responsibilities:
Actively participate in the plants Sika SAFE Program.
Review and oversee outbound freight payment through CASS and TMC (3rd party freight payment company) i.e.: exception management of invoices, EDI set up, etc.
Supervise two Logistics Analysts to review and clear freight invoices pending as exceptions in both CASS and TMC.
Assist with open monthly statements from carriers to ensure all invoices are being processed timely.
Assist with Transportation Management System project as needed including the final integration of MB as it relates to freight payment.
Provide support to Supply Chain team to identify cost savings initiatives through RFQ projects or lane specific opportunities.
Assist with collecting updated carrier documents when onboarding new carriers (Insurance, W9, Code of Conduct, etc.).
Assist Logistics team with developing best practices for the freight payment process including internal procedures or instructions that can be distributed to internal teams (i.e.: customer service, Finance, etc.)
Manage freight claims process with transportation partners to ensure maximum claim recovery. Review SAP “VIM Workplace” - code / approve / redirect invoices as required.
Communicate with carriers regularly. Assist TMC in training carriers to process freight bills according to contracted rates including accessorial and proper freight class.
SME of the TMC freight pay process.
Facilitate the weekly TMC list bill payments. Review, vet, and communicate any discrepancies.
Perform other work and projects as required by the Procurement Logistics Manager.
Qualifications/Experience:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or finance required.
Experience: 3-5 years experience in the transportation industry. Direct experience with procurement and management of logistics partners preferred.

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No