Logistics and Finance Manager

The ideal candidate for this position will be a seasoned professional with a strong background in supply chain finance and operations. As a Supply Chain Finance Manager, you will drive cost efficiency, enhance performance monitoring, and optimize regional inventory across logistics and warehousing operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cost Efficiency and Optimization:
• Analyze warehousing, logistics, transportation, and inventory-related costs to identify trends and savings opportunities.
• Develop and execute strategies to optimize costs across warehousing, transportation, labor, and inventory.
• Performance Monitoring and Reporting:
• Establish and track KPIs related to on-time delivery, order accuracy, storage utilization, and transportation costs.
• Generate detailed reports and actionable insights for management to drive informed decision-making.
• Data-Driven Decision Making:
• Leverage data analytics and predictive modeling to guide decision-making in warehousing and logistics.
• Ensure that data-driven strategies are aligned with the company's broader goals and operational needs.
• Inventory Optimization and Management:
• Develop tailored inventory strategies to balance cost efficiency with service levels across different regions.
• Manage inventory placement and storage to minimize stockouts and excess stock, ensuring regional demands are met efficiently.
• Continuous Improvement Initiatives:
• Lead and implement continuous improvement initiatives across warehousing, logistics, and manufacturing operations.
• Utilize lean methodologies, automation, and best practices to drive process improvements and operational efficiency.
• Financial Systems and Reporting:
• Play a pivotal role in the implementation or upgrade of financial systems to enhance central finance operations and reporting.
• Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement:
• Act as a key business partner to senior leadership, ensuring alignment of financial strategies with operational goals.
• Foster strong communication and collaboration across finance, operations, and supply chain teams to meet business objectives.
• Local Operations Knowledge:
• Regularly visit operational sites to deepen understanding of local operations and financial performance.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 10 years of experience in supply chain controlling, logistics, or warehousing, with a proven track record of success in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong proficiency in cost analysis, performance monitoring, and regional inventory optimization to balance demand and cost.
• Expertise in data analytics, with advanced knowledge of tools such as Power BI for reporting and decision-making.
• Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement through lean methodologies, automation, and best practices in warehousing and logistics.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to collaborate seamlessly across teams and align efforts with business strategies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective stakeholder engagement and operational efficiency improvements.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to communicate complex financial results clearly and concisely.
• Strong leadership and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to interpret financial results and guide the company toward achieving its targets.
• Highly adaptable and able to navigate a dynamic business environment with changing demands and priorities.
• Entrepreneurial, innovative, and results-driven approach with a passion for improving operational performance.