Freight Pay & Audit Analyst - North American Transportation

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 Job Description Reporting to the Associate Director, North America Transportation Compliance, Freight Pay/Audit & Analytics, this position   is   responsible for   supporting freight audit, payment, carrier rate management , and transportation analytics   FreightWise   Dashboard activities   across North America. The role oversees transportation invoice audit and payment processes, ensures the integrity of freight reporting and carrier rates, and serves as a key liaison between BD, transportation providers, and third-party freight payment partners.   Working closely with business operations and cross-functional stakeholders, this position drives compliance, operational excellence, cost management, and continuous improvement   initiatives that enhance service performance and deliver sustainable transportation savings.

RESPONSIBILITIES •  Manage and oversee third-party freight audit and payment providers responsible for processing domestic and international transportation invoices across the North American network.

• Ensure timely and accurate audit, approval, payment, and reconciliation of transportation invoices, including invoices processed outside of third-party payment platforms.

• Monitor freight audit and payment operations to ensure compliance with established business controls, audit requirements, contractual terms, and payment procedures.

• Collaborate with transportation operations, carriers, and freight payment providers to resolve billing discrepancies, payment issues, and process-related inquiries.

• Monitor carrier invoice aging and open invoice reporting to ensure timely payment execution and effective working capital management.

• Support carrier rate management activities by ensuring transportation rates, terms, and business rules are accurately maintained and communicated across operational and payment systems.

• Develop, analyze, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure freight audit and payment performance, identify trends, and drive corrective actions.

• Leverage freight data analytics to identify cost-saving opportunities, improve process efficiency, standardize business practices, and reduce operational variability.

• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance compliance, financial controls, customer experience, and transportation cost performance.

• Serve as a key point of contact and escalation for transportation providers, ensuring effective resolution of invoice, payment, and operational issues.

Minimum Requirement: • Bachelor's degree required. BS in Supply Chain,   Business   Management,   or   similar preferred .

Preferred Qualifications: • 2 years of experience in Supply Chain or a related field preferred , with interest or exposure to areas such as Transportation, Freight Payment, Analytics, Business Systems, Financial Analysis, or Customer Support. Internship and co-op experience will be considered.  

• Proven ability to   manage multiple priorities ,   establish   clear targets and   objectives , and deliver   accountabilities   on time, including oversight of third-party providers through defined KPIs and performance metrics.  

• Strong understanding of   enterprise systems   such as SAP, JDE, BI, BY TMS, and other relational database sources to support metrics, dashboards, management reviews, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for North America Transportation Operations.  

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

At BD, we are committed to supporting our associates’ well-being, development, and success through a performance-based culture. For this position, BD offers a competitive compensation package along with the following benefits specific to this role:  

• Annual Bonus  

Health and Well-being Benefits    

Medical coverage, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental coverage, Vision coverage, Hospital Care Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accidental Injury Insurance, Life and AD&D insurance, Short-term disability coverage, Long-term disability insurance, Long-term care with life insurance.  

Other Well-being Resources    

Anxiety management program, wellness incentives, sleep improvement program, diabetes management program, virtual physical therapy, emotional/mental health support programs, weight management programs, gastrointestinal health program, substance use management program, musculoskeletal surgery, cancer treatment, and bariatric surgery benefit.  

Retirement and Financial Well-being    

BD 401(k) Plan, BD Deferred Compensation and Restoration Plan, 529 College Savings Plan, financial counseling, Baxter Credit Union (BCU), Daily Pay, college financial   aid

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