Freight Invoice Processing Officer

Brief Description

Freight Invoice Processing Officer

Who we are?

You may not have heard of AMES Australasia before, but we can almost guarantee you own something we’ve brought to market. Our products are in the hands, sheds, homes and backyards of people all across Australia and New Zealand. We exist to design, create and efficiently supply innovative products that enhance the homes, landscapes and lifestyles of all our customers.

We are the people that bring iconic Australian heritage brands to life for modern consumers and tradies; brands like Hills, Cyclone and Kelso. We are also the container gardening experts, with Northcote Pottery. We rekindle the spark of relationships with our Glow outdoor heating products. We teach people to use water sustainably at home, to become “Nylexperts” with Nylex. And we are market leaders with brands like Tuscan Path, Australia’s only brand with a holistic offering for landscaping DIYers.

At our core, though, we are problem-solvers. We put our customers’ needs at the heart of our decisions, and we have been first to market with innumerable innovations over the decades, fuelled by a combination of customer insights, in-house R&D capability, and carefully selected partnerships that drive us to be better.

We can do all of this because we’re really picky about who we choose to join us. We hire people who care about the work, and care for each other. We believe that organisations need to be about purpose as well as profit. And we give our people opportunities that help them realise both their personal and professional potential, through these values:

• Keep our Customers FIRST
• Have a positive, caring and family attitude
• Keep it real. open and honest… always.
• BE the change we seek
• Have a passion for winning
• Make it Happen
• Seek ‘Win-Wins’ for all
• Treasure creativity
• CELEBRATE… together.

We also enjoy the backing of The AMES Companies, Inc (the largest suppliers of non-powered landscaping products in the United States), as a subsidiary of Griffon Corporation (NYSE:GFF).

We are AMES Australasia. Want to join us?

About The Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented Freight Invoice Processing Officer to join our Supply Chain team in a newly created role. Reporting to the Inbound Logistics Manager, you will be responsible for processing, validating, and coding freight invoices, with a focus on ocean freight and wharf cartage.

This role suits someone with experience in logistics, freight administration, supply chain, or accounts payable who enjoys working with data, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring accuracy. Advanced Excel skills will be essential, as a significant portion of invoice reconciliation and analysis is completed in Excel.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and manage freight invoices within agreed timeframes.
• Validate charges against contracts, rate schedules, and shipment documentation.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies with freight providers.
• Create and process Supplier Receipt Notes (SRNs) in the ERP system.
• Accurately allocate costs to the correct cost centres, GL accounts, and tax codes.
• Support landed cost accuracy, freight reporting, and month-end accruals.
• Develop and maintain Excel-based reconciliation and invoice-checking tools.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement.

Skills & Experience

• Experience in freight, logistics, supply chain, or accounts payable invoice processing.
• Knowledge of freight invoicing, particularly ocean freight and wharf cartage.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• ERP experience, including receipt note/SRN processing.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Ability to investigate and resolve billing discrepancies.
• Experience with Pronto ERP, Incoterms, landed costs, and import freight charges will be highly regarded.

What You'll Bring

• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• A methodical and process-driven approach.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to accuracy.

Why Join Us?

• Full-time permanent role with a growing company.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunity to develop expertise in international freight and supply chain operations.
• Convenient Doncaster location.
• Wellness and Social Club activities.
• Paid Charity Days.