Procurement Associate - Alphaville

Freight audit exceptions: the role requires independent analysis of payment exceptions, interaction with carriers, understanding of SAP/TMS transactions, compliance assessment, daily process of any deviation identified by APAY (mismatch in address/value, vendor, tax rules):

• Identification of references for each exception: shipment, CT-e or Invoice related to the exception (this information is critical for investigation) and sales invoice related to the process
• Analysis of the reported issue (there is no standardization — definitions vary depending on the APAY user who releases the exception)
• Determine whether issues originate from: transportation providers, TMS master data, SAP configuration, freight references, carrier/vendor setup and operational execution
• Issue resolution (if necessary, by opening a ticket and identifying/resolving the root cause)
• Validate charges against contracted rate tables and approved quotations, and components such as: freight value, toll charges (Vale Pedágio), additional fees, detention and complementary freight charges, tax applicability
• Request for approval from Supply Chain
• Updating processes in SAP
• Exception Release
• Support Accounts Payable by identifying invoices that should be blocked, corrected, parked or released
• Support internal audit controls

Nice to have: continuous improvement skills

• Identify opportunities to reduce manual intervention
• Support automation initiatives and exception-based audit controls.
• Contribute to process documentation and standard operating procedures

Required Qualifications

• Education: bachelor's Degree in business administration, logistics, supply Chain, etc
• Competencies: english advanced, analytical thinking, problem solving, compliance mindset and strong communication skills
• Preferred skills: SAP (preferably S/4HANA), Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Microsoft Excel, freight costing and rating methodologies

Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.