Senior Procurement Operations Analyst

Freight, Warehouse & Services Audit & Payment Analyst

The role requires independent analysis of payment exceptions, interaction with carriers, warehouses & service providers, understanding of SAP/TMS transactions, compliance assessment and financial risk evaluation, going beyond transactional invoice processing. The role operates as a resource to make feasible the governance control within the freight, warehouse & service payment process.

The analyst is responsible for validating transportation invoices and freight-related charges before payment execution, ensuring compliance with contractual agreements, freight tables, internal policies, tax requirements, and system controls.

This position acts as a key control point between Logistics Operations, Carriers, Accounts Payable, Transportation Management providers, and Master Data teams to identify, investigate, and resolve freight payment discrepancies while supporting process standardization and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Invoice Validation

• Review freight, warehouse & logistical service´s invoices (CT-e, NFS and related transportation documents).

• Validate charges against contracted rate tables and approved quotations.

• Identify overcharges, undercharges and duplicate billing situations.

• Validate freight components such as:

o Freight value

o Warehouse expenses

o Toll charges (Vale Pedágio)

o Additional fees

o Detention and complementary freight charges

o Tax applicability

Exception Management & Investigation

• Analyze freight & warehouse transactions transactions flagged with pricing, reference or system discrepancies.

• Investigate root causes of inconsistencies.

• Determine whether issues originate from:

o Transportation providers

o TMS master data

o SAP configuration

o Freight references

o Carrier/vendor setup

o Operational execution

• Support corrective actions with stakeholders.

• Validate transportation & warehouse/ service references including:

• Confirm consistency between transportation documents and SAP transaction records.

• Verify vendor alignment, settlement data, shipment information and process flows before releasing invoices.

Payment Governance

• Support Accounts Payable by identifying invoices that should be blocked, corrected, parked or released.

• Maintain exception logs and payment control records.

• Ensure only compliant freight costs are authorized for payment.

Compliance & Controls

• Support transportation compliance processes related to:

o Minimum Freight regulations

o Vale Pedágio requirements

o Transportation documentation integrity

o Internal audit controls

• Monitor risks that may generate financial exposure or regulatory penalties.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to reduce manual intervention.

• Support automation initiatives and exception-based audit controls.

• Contribute to process documentation and standard operating procedures.

• Participate in projects involving SAP S/4HANA, TMS and freight payment optimization.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in:
  • Logistics
  • Supply Chain
  • Business Administration
  • Accounting

Competencies

• English
• Analytical thinking
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving
• Financial acumen
• Compliance mindset
• Stakeholder management
• Process improvement orientation
• Customer service mindset
• Strong communication skills

Technical Skills

• SAP (preferably S/4HANA)
• Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
• Microsoft Excel (advanced)
• Data analysis and reconciliation
• Freight costing and rating methodologies

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of Brazilian transportation documentation (CT-e, MDF-e, NFS).
• Knowledge of freight taxation and logistics compliance.
• Experience working with freight providers and transportation procurement.

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.