Freight Audit Experienced Analyst

This job is with Johnson & Johnson, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com Job Function: Supply Chain DeliverJob SubFunction: Transportation ServicesJob Category: ProfessionalAll Job Posting Locations: Pune, Maharashtra, IndiaJob Description: Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for aFreight Audit Experienced Analyst, Global Transportation & Trade Operations based in Pune (India) or any other J&J site in EMEA region. At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/. Thriving on a diverse company culture, celebrating the uniqueness of our employees and committed to inclusion, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.As aFreight Audit Experienced Analyst, you will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, efficiency, and compliance of freight audit and payment processes. This position supports day-to-day operations, drives issue resolution, and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives. In addition, you will be responsible for maintaining and validating transportation rate master data and supporting system testing and enhancements related to freight audit platforms. This role requires a strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and a passion for process optimization. You will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders (e.g., logistics, procurement, finance, IT) and external partners (e.g., carriers, third-party audit providers) to ensure seamless freight cost validation and payment processes.Key Responsibilities Freight Audit & Pay SupportMonitor and support the end-to-end freight audit process, ensuring timely and accurate invoice validation and payment.Investigate and resolve discrepancies between carrier invoices and contracted rates or shipment data.Act as a liaison between carriers, third-party audit providers, and internal teams to resolve issues and ensure compliance with audit standards.Master Data ManagementMaintain and update transportation rate master data in relevant systems.Ensure data accuracy and consistency across platforms to support automated audit processes.Collaborate with procurement and logistics teams to onboard new rates and contracts.System Validation & TestingParticipate in user acceptance testing (UAT) and validation of freight audit systems and related tools.Support system enhancements by documenting requirements, testing scenarios, and validating outcomes.Identify and escalate system issues or improvement opportunities to relevant IT or process teams.Process Improvement & ReportingAnalyze freight spend and audit performance data to identify trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities.Support the development and implementation of process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.Prepare regular reports and dashboards for internal stakeholders.Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.4+ years of experience in freight audit, logistics operations, planning or transportation finance.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a process-oriented mindset.Experience with transportation management systems (TMS), ERP platforms (e.g., SAP), and freight audit tools is a plus.Proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools; experience with Power BI or similar is an advantage.Superb communication and collaboration skills in a multi-functional, global environment.Diligent with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.