At Kruger Products we have a shared vision for greatness. We manufacture some of North America’s most popular tissue brands - Cashmere®, Purex®, Scotties®’, SpongeTowels®, Bonterra®, White Cloud®, as well as products for use away from home.
We are leaders in our industry, leaders in our communities, and leaders in sustainability. We proudly have close to 3,000 employees across manufacturing plants in Quebec, British Columbia, Ontario, and Tennessee, as well as our headquarters in Mississauga, ON and Sales offices in North America.
What you will do
As part of this four-month student position, you will be responsible for assisting the team with managing and tracking transportation costs, analyzing invoices, and ensuring that information related to freight operations is properly maintained. You will work closely with internal teams and external partners to gain a solid understanding of transportation billing processes.
More specifically, your responsibilities will include :
Receive, review, and process freight invoices from carriers, freight forwarders, and courier services;
Verify the accuracy of invoices by comparing billed charges to rate contracts, rate schedules, bills of lading, shipping records, and proofs of delivery;
Verify invoices to ensure the accuracy of rates, ancillary charges, fuel surcharges, and the absence of duplicates;
Identify billing errors and initiate dispute resolution procedures with carriers;
Communicate with carriers, brokers, and internal teams to quickly resolve discrepancies;
Monitor ongoing disputes and ensure they are resolved within the prescribed timeframes;
Enter freight invoices, fees, and allocations into SAP, TMS, or other accounting systems used;
Maintain accurate and up-to-date data on transportation costs for reporting and analysis purposes;
File and maintain digital and physical records containing invoices, rate agreements, and supporting documents;
Ensure that all freight payments comply with company policies and audit requirements;
Generate detailed reports or summaries on transportation costs as needed.
Job Requirements
Be a bachelor’s degree student in accounting, business administration (accounting track), business, or logistics;
Experience in managing freight invoices, accounts payable, or in the transportation or logistics industry is a plus;
Knowledge of or interest in freight billing, ancillary charges, and terminology related to LTL/TL/parcel freight;
Knowledge of ERP/TMS systems (SAP, TMC Navisphere, Oracle, JD Edwards, MercuryGate) and the Microsoft Office suite;
Bilingualism (French, English) is a plus.
Qualifications
Demonstrate a high degree of thoroughness and excellent attention to detail ;
Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills ;
Communicate clearly and effectively with carriers and internal teams ;
Manage time effectively to meet deadlines and operational requirements ;
Ability to manage time effectively in a high-volume environment.
What's in it for you ?
Our mission is to make everyday life more comfortable. Together we bring this mission to life. As an ever-evolving business, there are always exciting new challenges, diverse career paths, and opportunities to innovate. Be part of a recognized employer – Greater Toronto Top Employer since 2013, Deloitte’s Best Managed Companies since 2018, and Forbes Best Employers in Canada.
Join Kruger Products and Expect to do Something Great.
We thank all applicants for their interest in Kruger Products; only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Kruger Products is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under KP’s Accessibility Policy and Multi-Year Accessibility Plan - 1.04.33. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.