Processes carrier and vendor invoices, manages approval and payment follow-up, maintains transport documentation, updates shipment statuses, and supports transport team administration. Coordinates with carriers, vendors, finance, and internal approvers to resolve discrepancies, track shipments, retrieve audit records, onboard vendors, and improve administrative workflows.
About Nebius:
Nebius is leading a new era in cloud infrastructure for the global AI economy. We are building a full-stack AI cloud platform that supports developers and enterprises from data and model training through to production deployment, without the cost and complexity of building large in-house AI/ML infrastructure.
Built by engineers, for engineers. From large-scale GPU orchestration to inference optimization, we own the hard problems across compute, storage, networking and applied AI.
Listed on Nasdaq (NBIS) and headquartered in Amsterdam, we have a global footprint with R&D hubs across Europe, the UK, North America and Israel. Our team of 1,500+ includes hundreds of engineers with deep expertise across hardware, software and AI R&D.
- Transport Back Office Specialist
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience: 2+ Years Required
About the Role
The Transport Back Office Specialist provides essential administrative and operational support to the
transport team. The role is centred around processing invoices from carriers and vendors, managing
their approval flow in ZIP, maintaining shipment and financial documentation, and keeping shipment
statuses up to date in relevant systems. The specialist is expected to be organized, detail-oriented, and
proactive in following up on outstanding items to ensure nothing falls through the cracks.
Key Responsibilities
Invoice Processing & Payment Follow-Up
• Receive and process invoices from carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and other
transport vendors.
• Enter invoices into ZIP accurately, ensuring correct coding, cost allocation, and supporting
documentation.
• Track invoice approval status in ZIP and proactively follow up with internal approvers to keep
the process moving.
• Liaise with the finance and accounting teams to ensure approved invoices are paid on time.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies between invoices and agreed rates or contracts, escalating
complex cases to the Transport Manager as needed.
• Maintain an up-to-date log of outstanding invoices and payment statuses, flagging overdue
items.
Document Management & Filing
• Collect, organise, and file all transport-related documentation, including invoices, proof of
delivery, customs documents, shipping instructions, and carrier correspondence.
• Ensure documents are stored accurately in the relevant systems (TMS, Jira, shared drives, or
equivalent) and are readily accessible for audit or operational review.
• Maintain documentation standards and naming conventions to support compliance and internal
audit requirements.
• Support the team during audits or compliance reviews by retrieving and compiling required
records.
Shipment Status Updates
• Monitor active shipments and update shipment statuses in the relevant tracking systems (TMS,
Jira, or equivalent) based on information received from carriers and the transport team.
• Flag delays, exceptions, or missing updates to the responsible Transport Specialist or Manager.
• Ensure shipment records are complete and accurate from booking through to final delivery
confirmation.
• Coordinate with carriers and vendors to obtain status updates or missing documentation where
needed.
Administrative Support to the Transport Team
• Provide general administrative support to the transport team, including preparation of reports,
data entry, and correspondence with external partners.
• Assist in maintaining vendor contact lists, rate cards, and contract reference documents.
• Support the onboarding of new carriers or vendors by collecting required documentation and
setting them up in relevant systems.
• Identify recurring administrative bottlenecks and suggest process improvements to increase
efficiency.
Requirements
• 2+ years of experience in a logistics, transport, or supply chain back-office or administrative role.
• Hands-on experience processing invoices and managing payment workflows, ideally using ZIP or
a similar accounts payable or procurement platform.
• Familiarity with transport management systems (TMS), Jira, or similar tools used for shipment
tracking and documentation.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail — able to manage multiple open items
simultaneously without losing track.
• Proactive follow-up skills; comfortable chasing approvers, vendors, and carriers to keep
processes on schedule.
• Good understanding of transport and freight documentation (invoices, PODs, customs
paperwork, etc.).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets for tracking, reporting, and data management.
• Clear written communication skills in English; able to correspond professionally with internal
teams and external partners.
• Ability to work independently and manage own workload with minimal supervision.
Nice to Have
• Experience supporting international freight operations, including familiarity with customs
documentation.
• Background in a technology, data center, or hardware logistics environment.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar) in a logistics context
Pay Transparency
We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related factors, including experience, skills, qualifications, the level at which the candidate is hired, and geographic location, consistent with applicable law.
Base Compensation Range
$80,000—$90,000 USD
Benefits & Perks:
- Competitive compensation
- Career growth and learning opportunities
- Flexibility and ownership
- Collaborative and innovative culture
- Opportunity to work on impactful AI projects
- International environment and talented teams
What's it like to work at Nebius:
Fast moving - Bold thinking - Constant growth - Meaningful impact - Trust and real ownership - Opportunity to shape the future of AI
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Nebius is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace and to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the country in which they apply and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility as a condition of hire.
If you need accommodations during the application process, please let us know.
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