Freight Audit Specialist Location: Barcelona Hub Within The Global Logistics team provides the center of expertise for Coty’s global transport and distribution network. It sets the strategy, frameworks, guidelines and provides functional expertise in network design across the global supply community and with the logistics community in the regions. It has the responsibility to identify and manage projects that deliver added value to the business in terms of Cost, Performance, Quality, Service, Compliance and Sustainability. The team is ensuring the best service at an optimal cost for all global Air, Ocean, Road Transport and Warehousing operations together with external logistics service providers. Furthermore, it is controlling the global freight budget and providing governance over the Control Tower Operations. **Role** In this role as Freight Audit Specialist, you will be accountable for the transport invoices auditing and payment for both Global Transport and Europe Regional scope, working with the 3rd party responsible for auditing the invoices. Next to this, the role will support the Transport Claims towards carriers. The role requires carrier management for invoice and payment related issues and the creation of an accurate accrual report, all driven with a continuous improvement attitude. Overall, making sure Coty compliance standards and Freight Audit KPI’s are met. This is a very dynamic and interactive role where you will collaborate and drive accountability with a range of internal and external stakeholders to achieve the result. You will be working very closely with the Global Transport Operations team, regional teams for domestic transport, the Control Tower, Finance and externally with our carriers and provider of Freight Audit services. **Functional** + Understand Global Transport auditing processes and invoice flow + Ensure Coty carriers understand and follow Coty Standards and procedures + Make sure all invoices are processed in a timely manner and carriers are paid in time + Work in close collaboration with all Freight Audit stakeholders + Ensure all stakeholders and operations teams are timely informed of any issue that can impact operations and relations with our transport service providers. + Ensure invoices are moving through the process and take quick action in case there are any issues to avoid late payments + Make sure Coty carriers are informed of any actions that are pending on them with clear instructions + Ensure that for re-occurring issues root causes are identified and corrective action is taken + Carrier queries emails to be replied in a timely manner + Maintain and review accruals, ensuring they are correct and investigate/resolve any inconsistencies + Ensure aged accruals (over 6 months) are clean and if any pending accruals address to carrier and follow up resolution + Prepare and present the Freight audit overview to drive Carrier performance in the Monthly reviews + Ensure Freight audit KPIs are being met + Ensure Freight Audit Payment & Claims Manager is informed in time of any risks or potential escalations and assist on managing escalations + Manage and update Freight Audit reports and accuracy + Onboard new Coty carriers following up the set, providing guidance and training **Code of Ethics & Compliance** + Conducts all activities in accordance with the Coty Code of Conduct and Coty Global Policies and Procedures + Takes due care to protect employee and customer Personal Data in line with the Coty Data Privacy Global Policy and Procedure and Information Security Policies and Procedures + Detailed understanding of the Coty Data Privacy Global Policy & Procedure and the Coty Information Security Policies and Procedures **YOU ARE A COTY FIT** If you are driven, passionate, high energy and able to work under pressure and prioritise conflicting tasks. As an experienced Freight Audit Specialist you will add value and feel energized from working in a fast-paced, diverse and international environment. **Essential:** + Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field. + 1–3 years of experience in logistics operations, Customer Service, Finance with link to Accounts Payable or a related administrative role. + Good organizational skills and attention to detail. + Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word). + Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, in English. + Strong analytical and process skills, ability to deliver comprehensive reports. **Desirable:** + Experience working in a multinational or fast-paced logistics environment. + Basic understanding of international transport modes (road, sea, air), Incoterms, and shipping documentation. + Familiarity with ERP or transport management systems (e.g., SAP, TMS platforms, Invoice audit solutions). + Additional language skills (e.g. Spanish) are a plus. **Personal Attributes:** + Ability to work independently with effective problem solving. + Customer and results oriented way of working. + Pro-actively seeking improvement and eager to learn. + Resilient and able to manage multiple tasks (prioritize) and deadlines. + Team player, with a collaborative mindset. + Strong sense of responsibility and ownership. **OUR BENEFITS** + Our competitive remuneration and perks will be matched with your experience and knowledge. As our Freight Audit Specialist, some of the benefits you will be entitled to, are: + Flexibility/Hybrid working model (flexible working time and work from home up to 50%) + Ticket restaurant (daily diet for meals) + Company products / Access to the company shop + Health insurance **RECRUITMENT PROCESS** + Screening with Recruitment team + A first online/in-person interview with hiring managers + A second interview (optionally) + Feedback, Verbal offer + You will receive a proposal with the terms of employment. **ABOUT COTY** + Coty is one of the world’s largest beauty companies with an iconic portfolio of brands across fragrance, color cosmetics, skincare, and body care. At Coty, we celebrate the entire human kaleidoscope and cultivate a culture of fearless kindness. Therefore, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate against any candidate or employee and strive to be an open, inclusive, and diverse workplace where all employees can be their authentic self. **Join us in making over the world of beauty!** Country/Region: ES City: Barcelona Hub