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DHL Global Forwarding

ORD-Ocean Freight Accounts Receivables (A/R) Analyst

DHL Global Forwarding, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290


Job Title: Ocean Freight Accounts Receivables (A/R) AnalystJob Location:

Chicago, Illinois

DHL Global Forwarding ("DGF") manages the flow of goods and information across a customer's global supply chain utilizing air/ocean/ground transportation, customs brokerage services, and dedicated warehousing/distribution centers. We are part of Deutsche Post DHL, the world's leading logistics provider with operations in over 220 countries.

Overall Job Purpose:This OFR Analyst role will be responsible for providing timely and accurate maintenance of Accounts Receivables subsequent to original invoicing. The selected candidate will be in charge of researching, validating and processing requests for additional supporting documents, adjustments, corrections and refunds. S/he will also be responsible for identifying trends and analyzing root causes of AR issues and coordinate resolution with OFR departments.

Qualifications:

Good knowledge of Forwarding business, DGF OFR product, both Exports and Imports

Advanced knowledge of various systems such as CW1/GCCS/EDM

Good telephone and e-mail skills

Strong negotiation and administrative skills

Very detail-oriented with an ability to positively influence others across multiple groups

An ability to work independently relying on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish daily deliverables

Results-driven

Performs all of the standard and all of the specialized and most complex aspects of the function

Experience in Finance and Accounting preferred

Generally 5 years of experience in related area of responsibility

Main Tasks:

Understand and work on the weekly GCCS Report by meeting our company's KPIs

Understand and provide invoices and supporting documents to Collections/Customers

Understand and follow customers SOPs and COPs

Research and analyze customer disputes and take action accordingly

Participate in customer calls to address outstanding issues

Attend weekly calls with Collections

Complete training as required

Initiate and/or assist in process improvements

Work proactively with station management for improved Accounts Receivables

Why join DHL Global Forwarding?We are part of Deutsche Post DHL, the world's leading logistics provider with operations in over 220 countries. Our

TOP EMPLOYER prestigious certification

attests to our best-in-class efforts to attract and retain talent by fostering a positive work environment and encouraging personal and professional development among employees.

As the world's leading logistics' company, DHL offers a wide range of interesting job challenges and opportunities in our different divisions around the globe.

DHL Global Forwarding is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Work Authorization:DHL Global Forwarding will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which visa sponsorship will be provided.

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