ABOUT US

Tate & Lyle is on a journey of change, inspired by our purpose of Transforming Lives through the Science of Food. Today, we are a global leader in sweetening, texture and fortification products that remove calories and add fibre. Customers use our innovations to create healthier, tastier food and drink for billions of consumers. Across the world, we are unlocking the curiosity and courage in our people – to foster a truly experimental culture and create a tech-enabled, more agile, risk-ready operation. Join us to play your part in growing our business and its positive impact on communities, society and the planet.

Tate & Lyle Global Shared Services Centre in Łódź is the principal location for handling the business support activities and processes for Tate & Lyle, both transactional as well as value-added business partnering support. Starting operations in 2011 with less than 50 people, we now have over 350 employees supporting operations globally. We have 30 teams operating in Łódź to provide service in the areas of Finance, Customer Service, Procurement, HR/People Services, and IS/IT

ROLE PURPOSE

The Senior Accounts Payable Specialist for Transportation/Freight is responsible for ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant processing of freight-related invoices and charges. This role supports complex issue resolution, drives process improvements, and collaborates closely with Logistics, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance and external transportation and freight suppliers. It is a specialized AP position requiring strong understanding of freight operations, carrier billing logic, SAP/process controls, and cross-functional issue resolution. This role ensures transportation costs are processed accurately, controlled properly, and reflected correctly in financial results.

Main accountabilities:

• Own and oversee end-to-end processing of transportation and freight invoices, including validation, coding, matching, approval routing, and payment readiness.
• Review freight charges against contracts, purchase orders, shipment data, and supporting documentation.
• Investigate and resolve complex invoice discrepancies, duplicate billing, missing documentation, rate mismatches, and carrier disputes.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, segregation of duties requirements, tax rules, accounting policies, and audit standards.
• Support month-end closing activities related to freight accruals, open items, GR/IR balances, and aging analysis.
• Identify process gaps and drive improvements, automation opportunities, and standardization of freight invoice processing.

• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation, analysis, and process explanations Efficiently process invoices or payments, meeting business and vendor expectations.
• Resolve business and vendor queries and issues effectively.
• Prepare regular and ad hoc reports.
• Implement formal process documentation and internal controls to meet agreed KPIs and SLAs, ensuring all targets are achieved.
• Lead projects and initiatives, serving as a subject matter expert with advanced knowledge of the process.
• Implement system enhancements and resolve system issues in cooperation with the Service Desk team.
• Contribute to a positive working environment within the Global Shared Services Centre (GSS).
• Complete other tasks as assigned by the Supervisor.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

As a business operating in 50 countries worldwide, we offer a global rewards package to all employees alongside a range of country-specific benefits. In addition to the flexible working policy, hybrid working model & competitive salary we offer:
 

• Extensive development opportunities and programs (vertical & horizontal promotions, foreign assignments, projects, broad range of internal & external training)
• Private medical care, including dental care
• MyBenefit Platform, including Multisport
• Lunch subsidy
• Work from home benefits package
• Languages assistance program
• Personal trainer
• Life Insurance
• LinkedIn Learning Platform access
• Employee Assistance Program (an online platform to support your well-being) and Mental Wellness University
• Possibility to participate in various programs & projects, including activities in Charity Team, First Aid Team, Emergency Team, Active Team and Eco Team
• Last but not least: Work in a welcoming, stimulating, and energetic environment where you can unleash your potential
   

At Tate & Lyle, we are committed to all our employees being seen, heard, and valued and thus, we value the contributions of people with unique backgrounds, identities, and experiences.

Tate & Lyle is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.