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Elkay Freight Audit and Claims Analyst in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Freight Audit and Claims Analyst
The Company
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a thriving, values-driven company focused on doing the right things. We’re a fast growing, publicly traded company (NYSE: ZWS), with an enduring reputation for integrity, giving back, and providing an engaging, inclusive environment where careers flourish and grow.
Named by Newsweek as One of America’s Most Responsible Companies and an Energage USA Top Workplace, at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation, we never forget that our people are at the center of what makes us successful. They are the driving force behind our superior quality, product ingenuity, and exceptional customer experience. Our commitment to our people and their professional development is a recipe for success that has fueled our growth for over 100 years, as one of today’s leading international suppliers of plumbing and water delivery solutions.
Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation employs over 2800 employees worldwide, working from 24 locations across the U.S., China, Canada, Dubai, and Mexico, with sales offices available around the globe. We hope you’ll visit our website and learn more about Zurn Elkay at zurnelkay.com.
If you’re ready to join a company where what you do makes a difference and you have pride in the work you are doing, talk to us about joining the Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation family!
Job Description
The Freight Audit and Claims Analyst reports to the Logistics Systems & Analytics Manager and will be responsible for freight audit and payment, reviewing invoices, ensuring accurate and timely payment. This role will also be responsible for understanding and monitoring all pricing characteristics for domestic and international modes of transportation (LTL, FTL, parcel, intermodal, import LCL, import FCL, export LCL, and export FCL). This role will additionally be the main point of contact for supporting our carrier relationships.
This position will be based at Zurn Elkay’s corporate headquarters, which is based in Milwaukee, WI.
Key Accountabilities
Review current freight vendors and potential new vendors to ensure they meet our requirements.
Audit carriers’ freight bills to ensure they are accurately billing.
Coordinates with Accounting and 3rd party Freight Payment company to review and address carrier aging statements.
File freight claims direct with carriers.
Support carrier relationships including: Onboarding, score cards, QBR’s, and other carrier related responsibilities.
Administrative maintenance within the TMS (this will be password resets, user creation, carrier setup, etc).
Maintain an understanding of accounting procedures and financial conditions.
Ensure all administrative requirements are completed in a timely manner.
Negotiate/coordinate costs associated, and post changes as needed.
Process non-compliant freight bills while working in conjunction with accounts payable.
File freight claims utilizing 3rd party freight claims management software.
Investigate each claim by gathering information, conducting interviews and research, reviewing reports and related bills.
Complete freight claim paperwork with transportation provider, paper or electronic.
Ensure timely and effective claims resolution.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field preferred. Equivalent experience accepted in lieu of education.
2+ years' experience in relevant Supply Chain or Logistics role
Ability to review contracts and verify terms and conditions
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Task oriented, problem solver, and multi-tasker
Ability to follow standard operation procedures with little to no oversight
Enjoy working in a team environment but follow through on own deliverables on a daily basis
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Basic Math and Accounting skill.
Capabilities and Success Factors
Decision Quality – Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
Manages Complexity – Making sense of complex, high quantity and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
Drives Results – Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
Manages Conflict – Handling conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise.
Plans & Aligns – Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals..
Total Rewards and Benefits
Competitive Salary
Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
Matching 401(k) Contribution
Health Savings Account
Up to 3 Weeks Vacation
12 Paid Holidays
Annual Bonus Eligibility
Educational Reimbursement
Matching Gift Program
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Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation
What happens when two remarkable sustainability leaders come together as one?
A sustainability powerhouse is born, making a splash in the markets they serve and saving the planet one innovative installation at a time.
In early 2022, Zurn Water Solutions Corporation, a market leader in smart, sustainable water solutions, and Elkay Manufacturing, a commercial drinking water solutions leader, agreed to combine their two exceptional firms to become a single water solutions powerhouse.
Together, the combined company offers a comprehensive package of innovative, sustainable, specified, engineered water solutions and sustainable plumbing products that provide water safety, water quality, and water conservation through critical service environments, while delivering total building solutions for new construction and retrofit applications around the globe. Our innovative solutions enable customers to advance their ESG initiatives and reduce operating costs while providing students, patients, patrons, and people within public and private spaces a safe, clean environment and access to fresh, pure, potable water – the essence of life itself.
What makes Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation special is our people and our culture.
While playing a leading role in sustainability and water access are remarkable, what makes Zurn Elkay’s story so compelling is the alignment of the two well-respected companies with powerful legacies and a combined 224-year company history and shared values and cultures where people matter most.
Sustainably inspired, the company has a deep commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, water, and environmental stewardship, and giving back to the communities where we live, work and play. Our powerful legacy of caring and commitment is made possible by the exceptional people that embody Zurn Elkay’s values.
We are looking for innovative, energetic people who want to help solve tomorrow’s challenges today. Our Total Associate Engagement core value means we work hard to ensure our associates have opportunities to grow and an inclusive culture in which to thrive. From formal training to on-the-job development and exposure to new businesses, when you join Zurn Elkay, you will join a collaborative organization that will give you opportunities to thrive and grow.