Transportation Analyst

Universal Music Group, Inc.

Transportation Billing Analyst at UMG ensuring timely payment of freight invoices to carriers in the US physical supply chain.

Posted 5/12/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $45,910 - $75,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitor and ensure timely payment of freight invoices to carriers
Review freight invoices that are rejected for payment by freight audit provider, research and resolve discrepancies between provider and carrier
Ensure all freight invoices are accurately coded for internal rebilling to appropriate UMG department or Label group
Review and submit shipment paperwork to support the processing of carrier invoices
Assist in periodic audit of carrier payments by freight audit provider
Generate and publish shipment reports, freight spend metrics, and cost reports
Maintain open communication with UMG Supply Chain Team, UMG Label Groups, and carriers
Track shipments, identify and submit freight claims, follow-up with carriers for resolution and payment processing
Support the transportation team with bid requests, carrier selection, scheduling, and tracking outbound/inbound loads to ensure on-time delivery
Create shipment paperwork, customs documents, and schedule appointments

Requirements

What you’ll need

Understanding of modes of transportation, cost, and carrier tariffs
Able to understand, interpret, and analyze carrier tariffs
Proficient in transportation management systems (TMS) or an order management system
Understanding and familiarity with supply chain concepts and transportation documents (BOL, DR, CI)
Strong computer skills including extensive experience with Microsoft Office Suite
High Level of attention to detail
Ability to analyze data and trends, make educated conclusions based upon data
Experience in consumer products, retail operations, or e-commerce is preferred
3 years’ experience and proven, positive track record as a Transportation Analyst, Logistics Analyst or Transportation Coordinator or in a comparable role
A minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a customer or vendor facing role
High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Including 100% coverage for out-patient in-network mental health services
Fertility coverage for eligible medical plan participants
Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)
Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
401(k) with 100% immediate vesting on the first 5% of your contributions, plus an additional UMG contribution
Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees
3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees
2-weeks paid Winter Break
10 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)
Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)
Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent

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Hard Skills & Tools

freight invoice processingfreight auditshipment paperworkfreight claimstransportation management systemsdata analysiscost analysiscarrier tariffssupply chain conceptstransportation documents

Soft Skills

attention to detailcommunicationproblem-solvinganalytical thinkingcustomer serviceorganizational skillsteam collaborationtime managementadaptabilityinterpersonal skills