What are the responsibilities and job description for the Logistics Controller - Supply Chain position at Autoliv United States?
Logistics Controller - Supply Chain
Autoliv's primary goal is to Save More Lives. Our products never get a second chance. This is why we can never compromise on quality. We are working to increase vehicle safety by developing seatbelts, airbags and steering wheels and you can be part of our team as a Logistics Controller.
The Americas Logistics Controller is responsible for financial leadership, compliance, and performance management for all Americas logistics activities which includes Canada, US, Mexico and Brazil. Reporting to the Director of Finance, this role partners closely with the Logistics Team and Operations to ensure accurate financial execution, effective cost control, and compliance. This position plays a critical role in managing Americas logistics finance while aligning with overall Americans SCM strategy and global strategy to manage any financial risk. This position is based out of Auburn Hills, MI or Ogden, Utah.
In this role you will be responsible for:• Lead Americas logistics financial reporting, controls, and compliance.
• Own financial oversight logistics, freight, and packaging costs- month end, outlooks and forecasts.
• Present and manage monthly reporting to SCM Leadership, Executive leadership team.
• Serve as Logistics Controller for relevant Transformation Initiatives.
• Partner with Americas Logistics/SCM, Americas Operations and Americas Finance leadership.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis for the Americas region.
• Advise management on financial matters and the impact of laws and regulations on the organization.
• Conduct business cases and/or special studies and analyses such as determination of work-in-house, or subcontract and cost impact of proposed facilities or processes.
• Identify and investigate issues related to assigned projects, determines scope, and selects approach from the accepted methodology or recommended alternatives.
• Perform economic/financial research and analyses as assigned for use in the development of business strategies and tactics and in subsequent appraisal of results.
• Prepares statistical studies and economic forecasts of business conditions and trends and draws relevant conclusions.
• Provides guidelines for standard cost approaches used in business decisions and establishes and monitors cost reduction programs.
• Lead initiatives with internal stakeholders and external partners as required.
What is required:• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
Graduate degree - Masters/MBA is preferred.
• 10 years of progressive finance/accounting experience
• High level of expertise in logistics, freight, and packaging
• Experience working in a matrixed, global organization
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Suite, Financial Systems
• Essbase and OneStream experience preferred
• Expert knowledge in Databases, ERP, JD Edwards
• TMS, TPOSA system knowledge
We will be more than glad to chat with you about your experience and your career goals.In our international work setting, you will find a range of opportunities that are designed to enhance your career and personal development. Including new and different perspectives is part of what ensures the team’s success. We are committed to develop people’s skills, knowledge and creative potential. Our training and development programs emphasize technical competency, leadership development and business management skill.
More lives saved – more life lived!
What’s in it for you:•Attractive compensation package
•Recognition awards, company events, university discount options and many more perks.
•Gender Pay Equality
Autoliv is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Autoliv does not discriminate in any aspect of employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identify and/or expression, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Autoliv does business.