Saher Zafar

Detail driven Freight Audit & Accounts 8 years of experience in transportation, freight auditing, invoice exception resolution, and carrier reconciliation within large-scale supply chain environments. Strong background supporting CTC freight audit operations, three-way matching, accrual preparation, and ERP systems including PeopleSoft. Known for accuracy, strong analytical skills, and effective communication with vendors and internal stakeholders.

Accounts Payable Representative – Freight Audit - Canadian Tire Corporation (CTC) - Oakville, ON

(2020-08)

Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited (TSX: CTC.A, CTC) operates over 1,700 retail locations across Canada.

• Audited freight invoice exceptions kicked out of the three-way matching process using multiple transportation management systems.
• Investigated discrepancies and performed detailed data searches to ensure invoices were processed accurately and on time.
• Worked closely with carriers and vendors to reconcile outstanding freight invoices, prioritize weekly payments, and prevent aging issues.
• Communicated regularly with vendors to obtain backup documentation for open items and avoid escalations.
• Prepared FRED BOT templates based on vendor AR statements and reviewed BOT processing errors.
• Prepared freight accruals that reconciled with vendor AR statements during fiscal month-end.
• Reviewed and resolved errors related to automated BOT processing and invoice interfacing.
• Supported internal controls by maintaining employee status change validations.
• Assisted with ad-hoc analysis and reporting requests from management.

Interline Accounts Payable Coordinator - Polaris Transportation Group - Brampton, ON

(2018-12 - 2020-05)

Polaris Transportation Group specializes in scheduled LTL services between Canada and the USA.

• Audited and processed high-volume freight invoices accurately using TMW and Microsoft Excel.
• Investigated billing discrepancies across multiple systems and coordinated resolutions with internal teams.
• Reconciled vendor statements and obtained supporting documentation for open and disputed items.
• Addressed statement aging issues to ensure payments met agreed terms.
• Provided strong customer service support through phone and email communication with carriers and clients.

Data Entry Clerk – Supply Chain Operations - DB Schenker Logistics - Brampton, ON

(2017-09 - 2018-12)

• Entered high-volume purchase orders accurately in AS400 to meet weekly production targets.
• Scanned, filed, and maintained documentation related to purchase orders.
• Created Bills of Lading as part of the control desk function.
• Printed pricing tickets and labels for warehouse processing departments.

Master's Degree - Computer Science - University of Karachi (2006-03)