Freight Audit Senior Specialist

Brewing the world's most loved beers and building brands consumers love, AB InBev is where ownership, ambition, and action thrive. Our portfolio of iconic brands includes global classics like Stella Artois and Corona , and well-known favorites such as Samson , Leffe , and Hoegaarden . We empower you to dream big, lead change, and create a long-lasting legacy. We value relentless problem-solvers who take accountability, embrace challenges, and turn bold goals into results through resilience and hard work.

That's Who We Are: Come and OWN IT.

As a Freight Audit Senior Specialist and a key member of our Freight Audit team, you will play a pivotal role in our logistics operations by thoroughly reviewing and validating freight-related invoices, ensuring they align with contractual terms and industry standards across the EUR and/or US scope. This isn't just about numbers; it's about safeguarding our financial integrity and maintaining strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders. You'll manage the timely execution, investigation and resolution of complex cases, working closely with Procurement, Transport Planning and Documentation teams

What will you be doing:

• Validate freight invoices — Compare carrier invoices against contracts, rates, and POs to ensure all charges match agreed terms.
• Resolve discrepancies with carriers — Work directly with carriers/forwarders to dispute overcharges and close gaps quickly.
• Ensure accurate cost booking — Book costs to the correct cost centers and execute recharges (incl. D&D) according to the recharge model.
• Drive process reliability — Identify gaps, strengthen controls, and push automation and touchless processing across the audit workflow.
• Analyze performance & reporting — Build routine and ad‑hoc reports, track shipping line performance, and provide visibility on process KPIs.
• Investigate issues using SAP/TMS — Investigate freight audit cases within agreed SLAs, derive conclusions from data, and maintain up-to-date procedures and documentation
• Support continuous improvement initiatives — Contribute to automation, process optimisation, and structural improvement projects to enhance efficiency, strengthen controls, and reduce manual effort across the freight audit process.

What you'll bring:

• Fluency in English C1 Level

• Experience within freight audit, logistics invoicing, finance operations or invoice validation.

• Strong Excel skills and experience using Power BI or other reporting/data analysis tools would be advantageous.
• Adaptability to stay effective and organised in a fast‑moving, high‑volume environment, adjusting quickly to shifting priorities.
• Analytical Accuracy by validating data, double‑checking assumptions, and consistently producing error‑free outputs.
• Business & Service strong commercial awareness and a high‑service attitude, making decisions that balance efficiency, cost, and stakeholder needs.
• Detail Orientation & Results Delivery to spot inconsistencies early, maintains strong attention to detail, and drives tasks to completion with a focus on measurable outcomes.
• Team Collaboration to work constructively with colleagues, communicates openly, and contributes to a positive team dynamic.
• Analytical Curiosity & Insight Generation to use curiosity and critical thinking to dig into data, derive valid conclusions, and translate findings into clear, actionable insights.

What can we offer you?

• Benefits for you and your family to help your physical and mental health
• Competitive parental leave and pension contributions (2.5%)
• 25 days of vacation per year
• Employee benefits to help your physical and mental health and overall well-being (Accident, Health and Luggage insurance)
• A beer allowance to enjoy our brands
• Meal vouchers
• Employee networks to support diversity and inclusion
• Local Bonus
• 26 weeks paid leave for primary caregivers
• 'Return to Work' program

Why build your career with us:

We recruit for mindset, ambition, cultural fit, and growth opportunities.

UNIQUE CULTURE

We are proud to be part of something bigger than ourselves and are passionate about building upon our company's long legacy. We believe in collaboration and candor, which results in a dynamic culture with open communication.

BRANDS EVERYONE LOVES

We are part of the collective, global history of beer. We are the proud makers of more than 500 iconic brands, from beloved international classics to local favorites.

GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES

Our people grow at the pace of their talent. We empower our people to learn, expand their perspectives, and unlock career growth. In an environment where commitment to excellence pays off, our people are able to deepen their impact and create a long-lasting legacy.