Supply Chain Finance Manager

At the crossroads of fashion and sport, Lacoste creates and liberates movement. Both universal and timeless, the brand transcends cultures and generations, elevating the crocodile as a rally sign. An iconic French brand present in nearly 100 countries, Lacoste stands out for its unique know-how in each of its areas of expertise, from garment factory to omnichannel distribution. At Lacoste, elegance goes beyond style—it guides all actions and social and environmental commitments. Working at Lacoste means belonging to a community of 8,500 employees on the move to build the future. Committed to equal opportunities and revealing potential, the company brings together talents from all walks of life, embracing their differences. Lacoste is one of the inspiring brands driven by passionate people within the MF Brands Group, alongside Aigle, Gant, and Tecnifibre.

About the role

The Supply Chain Finance Manager is responsible for partnering with key stakeholders on outbound domestic transportation flows to enhance financial controllership of costs, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting. This position will play a crucial role in building a forward-looking, data-driven Supply Chain Financial organization capable of driving actionable operational and strategic insights and improvements.

Responsibilities

• Partner with 3PL vendors and key stakeholders (e.g., store operations, finance, ecommerce/digital, marketing) to identify end-to-end outbound domestic transportation flows and processes within the US.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to set RACI ownership and accountability of transportation spend across B2B and B2C channels.
• Develop financial modeling and reporting to assist with month-end closing, forecasting, actuals reporting, accruals, reconciliations, and variance analysis of outbound transportation costs.
• Design data dashboards to provide insights into outbound transportation key performance indicators (KPIs) and cost per unit (CPU) drivers.
• Maintain transportation forecast model reliability through data analysis and collaboration with internal departments to account for trend factors and organizational impacts to costs.
• Identify opportunities and provide actionable business recommendations to drive outbound transportation efficiency and cost per unit (CPU) improvements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact and support between transportation and finance to ensure proper management of budgets and forecasts.
• Monitor and evaluate outbound transportation contracts and cost structure.
• Assist with invoicing verification, payment approvals, and dispute management.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain Finance, Logistics, or Transportation.
• Comprehensive understanding of global supply chain economics, outbound transportation, accounting principles, and finance.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while working to meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to present in front of large groups and key stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills with the ability to work cross-functionally between departments, external providers, and remote teams.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational skills (e.g., Process Flows, RACI setup).
• Proficient in MS Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; advanced Excel skills required.
• Experience with data visualization tools and dashboards.
• College degree preferred.

Core Values and Traits

• Play as One Team: Showing respect towards everyone, commitment to the team’s work and decisions.
• Play With Elegance: Striving for excellence, treating others with fair play and humility.
• Play By Daring: Having the courage to speak up, experiment, and take initiative to explore new opportunities.
• Play With Tenacity: Constantly seeking continuous improvement and learning from failures.