Manager/Senior Manager - Freight Audit

Job Description

Role Overview: The Freight Auditor plays a critical role in ensuring cost efficiency and operational accuracy in freight and transportation management. This position is responsible for auditing freight invoices, validating rate adherence, and identifying cost deviationsespecially in cases of higher-than-standard freight charges. The ideal candidate will also maintain a strategic view on market vehicle rates, ensuring timely and cost-effective vehicle placement aligned with organizational targets. In this dual-capacity role, the Freight Auditor not only safeguards financial integrity through audits but also contributes to market intelligence, helping the company stay competitive in the dynamic logistics sector. Key Responsibilities Coordinate and execute daily vehicle placement across routes, ensuring fulfillment of planned dispatch schedules. Maintain real-time visibility on market availability and freight rates to align vehicle placements with target benchmarks. Ensure that vehicles are sourced at competitive market rates and meet operational and service-level standards. Collaborate with transporters, brokers, and internal teams to fulfill urgent or replacement vehicle requirements. Track and report on vehicle placement efficiency, market gap trends, and supplier performance for cost optimization. Conduct thorough audits of freight invoices to ensure accuracy and compliance with contractual terms. Maintain records of audit findings and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence. Monitor and analyze market trends to identify opportunities for cost-effective vehicle placement. Ensure vehicles are allocated as per target rates provided by management, optimizing resource utilization. Develop strategies to replace underperforming routes or vendors with more efficient alternatives. Prepare detailed reports on freight audit results, market replacement activities, and performance metrics for management review. Required Skills & Qualifications Minimum of 5 years of experience in freight auditing and transportation market replacement. Proficiency in freight auditing software and transportation management systems (TMS). Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets. Familiarity with industry regulations and compliance standards. Preferred Qualifications Certifications such as Certified Freight Auditor (CFA) or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP). Experience with data visualization tools like Power BI or Tableau. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools.