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.: I ntegrity – Create an Environment of Trust C ollaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas A ccountability – Own the Process and the Outcome R espect – Recognize the Value in Everyone E nthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work