Transport Freight Rating & Master Data Specialist

About Foodstuffs North Island Limited

We are Foodies, the team behind New World, PAK’nSAVE and Four Square, operating over 300 stores with more than 24,000 employees across New Zealand's North Island. As a locally owned cooperative, we value community and our diverse workforce, ensuring every day reflects our commitment to service and excellence.

Our extensive supply chain is one of the largest in New Zealand, moving nearly 98 million cartons annually across 19 million kilometres with a team of over 1,000 members.

Role Overview

This position, based in Auckland or Wellington, is vital to our Transport team. The Transport Freight Rating & Master Data Specialist will collaborate with internal teams and freight customers to maintain accurate freight rating structures, billing records, and master data across various systems. This role supports the financial accuracy of freight transportation by assuring precise billing and data integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and update customer freight rate and master data within transport systems.
• Conduct billing validations, freight rating checks, and invoice processing activities.
• Address and resolve customer inquiries related to billing, shipments, and freight rates.
• Support yearly rate evaluations and ensure ongoing data accuracy and integrity.
• Generate detailed reports and identify opportunities to enhance processes and operational efficiency.

Employee Benefits

• Complimentary parking facilities and a 5% discount at our retail outlets.
• Flexible working arrangements, a birthday leave day, and long service leave provisions.
• Access to internal training programs, flu vaccinations, and social groups known as Tribes.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is meticulous, enjoys working with data and problem-solving, and delivers precise, quality work consistently. Relevant experience may come from freight, supply chain, finance, master data, or other industries. Strong communication, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset in issue resolution are essential.

Requirements

• High level of numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience in invoice processing, billing, or managing complex data sets.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Excel, including PivotTables, lookup functions, and data analysis capabilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively, organize well, and handle multiple priorities efficiently.
• A mindset geared toward continuous improvement and enhancing processes, reports, and data quality.

Diversity & Inclusion

We embrace diversity and encourage individuals from varied backgrounds—including those with disabilities, health or mental health needs, and neurodiversity—to apply. Reasonable accommodations can be provided during recruitment to ensure fair participation.

Use of Artificial Intelligence

AI tools may be utilized during application reviews to assist but not replace human decisions. Final hiring is conducted by human judgment to maintain fairness and accuracy.