Logistics Controller - Supply Chain

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in English (fluency in Spanish is preferred)

Skills

• Financial Analysis
• Cost Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Project Management
• Financial Reporting
• Compliance and Regulatory Affairs

Benefits

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.

Pay

Attractive compensation package

Schedule

Full-time position