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Claims Specialist 5
Intelliswift Software Inc
🇺🇸 United States
Hybrid
2 weeks ago
- ERP
- SAP
- Excel
- VLOOKUP
- Pivot Tables
2 weeks ago
Onsite
Description:Â
Responsibilities
Claims Investigation & Validation
• Investigate OS&D (Overage, Shortage, and Damage) claims, shipment refusals, and carrier disputes.
• Audit Proof of Delivery (POD), bills of lading (BOL), shipping documentation, and inspection photos to verify the legitimacy of claims.
• Research deductions, customer disputes, and overpayments to determine whether credit is warranted or whether chargebacks/repay letters need to be issued.
Carrier & 3PL Financial Recovery
• File and track freight claims with carriers, freight forwarders, and insurance underwriters.
• Negotiate settlements and recoveries according to carrier liability rules, contracts, and insurance coverage.
• Maintain and update claims aging reports to minimize outstanding balances.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Settlement
• Work closely with Warehouse Operations, Billing/Settlement, Customer Service, and Transportation teams to resolve operational discrepancies.
• Coordinate with Accounting and Finance teams to reconcile accounts receivable (AR)/accounts payable (AP) impacts from deductions and settlements.
Reporting & Root-Cause Analysis
• Track claim trends and metrics (e.g., claim frequency by carrier, product type, or region) to identify systemic operational bottlenecks.
• Recommend packaging, handling, or routing process enhancements to mitigate recurring cargo damage or loss.
Qualifications & Skills Required
Technical Skills
• Proficiency in logistics and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Cello Logistics Platform, WMS/TMS).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, data reconciliation).
Key Competencies
• Strong negotiation and conflict-resolution skills for handling carrier and vendor disputes.
• High attention to detail and ability to interpret contracts and insurance guidelines.
• Good organizational skills.
Claims Specialist 5 · Intelliswift Software Inc