PURPOSE:
The Sr. GTOC Freight Procurement Analyst is responsible for supporting freight procurement, market analysis, freight cost management, carrier invoice resolution, reporting, and continuous improvement across multiple transportation modes, including ocean container, air freight, LTL, FTL, vessel, and barge. This role partners across the business to optimize transportation costs, improve cost visibility and recovery, and support effective domestic and international freight execution.
KEY OBJECTIVES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Analyze freight markets and carrier rates to establish competitive target freight costs.
Manage freight Requests for Quote (RFQs) for Sales, Customer Service, GTOC, and other business partners.
Maintain and continuously improve the master freight matrix.
Support carrier and freight forwarder sourcing, benchmarking, and rate analysis.
Review carrier invoices for accuracy and timely payment.
Analyze, validate, dispute, and approve accessorial charges.
Research and resolve carrier billing and payment discrepancies through SAP.
Create, analyze, and distribute monthly Power BI reporting for unbilled freight.
Identify freight cost recovery opportunities, billing variances, and potential revenue leakage.
Coordinate freight-related credits and debits through established Customer Service processes.
Maintain effective communication with Sales, Customer Service, Finance, GTOC, carriers, and freight forwarders.
Identify and recommend improvements to freight procurement, reporting, invoicing, and logistics processes.
Support implementation of new Supply Chain processes, systems, and reporting tools.
Perform additional duties and analytical projects as assigned.
REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCES:
5+ years of experience in International Logistics, Global Supply Chain, Freight Forwarding, Transportation or related field
Strong understanding of international freight markets, transportation pricing based on various modes of transportation.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data-management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Experience with Excel formulas, lookups, conditional formatting, and data analysis.
SAP experience preferred.
Power BI or comparable reporting and analytics experience preferred
COMPETENCIES:
Self-motivated with strong organizational and prioritization skills.
Strong analytical and commercial mindset.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Strong reporting and presentation skills.
Proactive, collaborative, and solutions-oriented team player.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
Demonstrates ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Customer-focused approach to problem solving.
Demonstrates Calumet Values: Safety, Environment & Social Responsibility, Teamwork, Ownership, Passion for Customers, and Excellence.