Kimberly-Clark

Transportation Specialist, Freight Management

Pune Kharadi Hub Full time
Transportation Specialist, Freight Management

Job Description

Your Job

If you’re the kind of person who can look at freight data, spot inconsistencies instantly, and keep escalations under control without losing pace — this role plays directly to your strengths. Freight claims, returns, refusals, and payment accuracy are the backbone of transportation reliability at Kimberly-Clark, and your ability to control these processes is what protects cost, service, and compliance across the network.

You’ll work closely with carriers, freight payment partners, and internal teams to make sure every invoice, claim, return, and refusal is handled with precision and speed. If you enjoy solving operational problems, improving processes, and keeping transportation financially clean — you’ll be valued here.

About Us

Huggies®. Kleenex®. Cottonelle®. Scott®. Kotex®. Poise®. Depend®. Kimberly-Clark Professional®. You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world. In fact, millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn’t exist without talented professionals, like you.

At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact. We’re founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform – so there’s your open door of opportunity. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark.

Led by Purpose. Driven by You.

About You

You bring experience in supply chain operations, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage high-volume transportation data with accuracy. You’re comfortable dealing with carriers, freight payment partners, and internal teams — and you know how to keep documentation, invoices, claims, and reporting airtight.

What you’ll do

  • File, track, and resolve freight claims with complete documentation

  • Coordinate with carriers, 3PLs, and Network Transportation Managers on disputes and settlements

  • Support finance with chargebacks, accruals, and claim-related updates

  • Validate freight invoices, audit charges, and prevent overbilling or duplicate payments

  • Monitor freight payment provider (US Bank) for accuracy, visibility, and service quality

  • Manage transportation returns and refusals, ensuring quick resolution and root-cause identification

  • Analyze trends, create reports, and recommend process improvements

  • Maintain SOPs and ensure compliance with legal and contractual claim requirements

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and support training where needed

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s in Business, Supply Chain, or Finance

  • 3–5 years of supply chain experience

  • Strong analytical and communication skills

  • Proficient in Excel, Blue Yonder TMS, SAP

  • English level C1+

  • Preferred: Tableau, Power BI, FourKites, US Bank Freight Payment experience

Shift Timing: 5:00 P.M. to 2:00 A.M. IST

To Be Considered
Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our fabulous recruiting team will review your application and then get in touch with if you seem like a good fit for this role to begin the official interview process. To prepare for the interview process, you can check out the Careers area on our website.

And finally, the fine print…
For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world.  We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the experiences of our consumers.  When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position. This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country only. Kimberly-Clark will not provide relocation support for this role.

Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check.

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Primary Location

Pune Kharadi Hub

Additional Locations

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time