Freight Payment Manager

Are you looking for an opportunity to turn your ambition and your people skills into a rewarding career with an industry leader? Join our team at American Tire Distributors! As the nation's premier tire distributor, ATD’s coast-to-coast distribution network provides approximately 80,000 customers across the U.S. and Canada with rapid and frequent delivery of high quality tires, custom wheels and shop supplies. Position Description: The Freight Payment Manager is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely processing of freight invoices, auditing agreements, and coordinating freight payments. This role supports cost control and process efficiency within transportation operations. Key Responsibilities Audit and monitor SLAs and contracts with transportation partners and freight aggregators. Collaborate with domestic and international staff to ensure timely processing of freight bills. Collaborate with internal SMEs to resolve problems and support implementations. Collaborate with carriers and freight payment providers to maintain efficient payment workflows. Process weekly domestic and international metrics performance reports. Ensure Distribution Center operations adhere to best practices and resolve issues promptly. Monitor key performance indicators, executing root cause analysis. Ensure planned and actual freight invoice costs match, resolving discrepancies efficiently. Ensure timely data processing, reporting, analysis, and response to customer inquiries. Execute analysis and prepare data to support logistics activities. Competencies Action Planning - The ability to review and evaluate recommendations and requirements and to develop appropriate plans or deliver actions required. Action-Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Analyze Alternatives & Recommend Solutions - Ability to analyze potential solutions and create recommendations based on the expected benefits, costs, and overall value of the solution for key stakeholders; Business capability analysis, Business model canvas, Business rules analysis, Concept modeling, Prototyping Attention to Detail - Ability to achieve thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task. Balances Stakeholders - Anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders. Business Insights - Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals. Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Courage - Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said. Data Collection and Analysis - The ability and skill to determine and analyze trends from data that is collected to assist in compiling reports that will help in decision-making including proficient use of aligned software (e.g., Tableau, etc) Decision Quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Develops Talent - Developing people to meet both their career goals and the organization’s goals. Drives Results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances. Financial Management Methods -Ability to oversee and execute financial transactions, including deposits, withdrawals, transfers, and payments, while ensuring accuracy, security, and compliance with banking regulations. Proficiency in utilizing banking systems and software to process transactions efficiently and maintain transaction records. Possess strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and risk management abilities to identify and mitigate potential transactional errors or fraud risks. Effective communication and problem-solving skills to address customer inquiries and resolve transactional issues promptly, contributing to a smooth and reliable banking experience for customers. Instills Trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity. Manages Ambiguity - Operating effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear. Nimble Learning - Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder. Plans & Aligns - Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Review and Reporting - The ability and skill to create reports, and review reports created by others, for various audiences as relevant, in a lucid and effective manner, keeping in mind the purpose of reports. Risk Management - The ability and skill to identify, assess, prioritize and manage risks and use with proficiency aligned software Verbal Communication - Ability to express ideas, request actions, formulate plans, & policies by means of clear and effective verbal communications. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree 2 years of related experience preferred Skills Attention to Detail Builds Effective Teams Balances Stakeholders Analyze Alternatives & Recommend Solutions Decision Quality Data Collection and Analysis Manages Ambiguity Plans & Aligns Optimizes Work Processes Strategic Mindset Review and Reporting Verbal Communication Financial Management Methods Business Insights Action Planning Financial Acumen Risk Management Physical Demands/Working Conditions Physical Demands Category: Office Physical Demands/Work Environment/Travel Requirements: • Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk, hear, taste and/or smell; the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. • Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. • Travel required: As required by the position. Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you. Build a challenging and rewarding career with us! American Tire Distributors is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace To review our Privacy Policy, click here. Not Ready to Apply? Joining our Talent Network will enhance your job search and application process. Whether you choose to apply or just leave your information, we look forward to staying connected with you! ATD exists because of, and for, each of us. From the front line associates helping customers to the people working behind the scenes, ATD’s people are driving us toward a brighter future. You're knee deep in updating your resume, searching the open job market and surveying where your next move will be in your career. Now you have stumbled across us and we're in your consideration set for a job opening. Click the link to find out more! The event calendar has been full. At American Tire Distributors (ATD) our associates are valued and work in a fun while productive hybrid atmosphere. We celebrate and come together throughout the year to celebrate many occasions. Your wellbeing is among ATD’s highest priorities, and that is reflected in the benefits we offer to empower our associates and enrich their lives. We regularly sponsor events and initiatives, held at our Huntersville Field Support Center along with in our 120 Distribution Centers, Mixing Centers and Regional Distribution Center locations, to support our mental health and physical wellness to keep you feeling your best. We have hosted over 15 different events, with the added fellowship and social benefit for our associates. Click the link to find out more! The automotive industry at large is evolving rapidly as we see the introduction of new technology, business models and services offerings. ATD sits in the middle of this exciting evolution and is positioned well to help define the future of mobility and distribution. Our organization is home to more than 4,000 associates who enjoy challenging themselves every day to advance their careers and contribute to the future of the automotive industry. In addition to finding individuals that are passionate about growth within our industry, we are also seeking team members that align with our values as an organization. Be Innovative Be Collaborative Be Accountable Be Respectful Be Excellent Through decades of steady growth, American Tire Distributors has emerged as the nation’s premier tire distributor. Working to create a culture that fosters innovation, leadership, and growth in each valued member of our organization. ATD is home to hundreds of hardworking associates who enjoy the rewards of a job well done. From truck driving, business administration to logistics, we are always looking for top talent to join our professional family. To learn more about our company, visit www.atd.com.