Sr. Manager, Supply Chain Finance
Title: Sr. Manager, Supply Chain Finance
Industry: Consumer Products
Location: South Bay – Hybrid
Overview: Pacific Executive Search has been engaged on a search for a Sr. Manager, Supply Chain Finance in the South Bay region. As a candidate, you would have the opportunity to take on new responsibilities by leading the supply chain function, overseeing inventory reconciliations, and driving value creation initiatives within the supply chain. With a focus on location and quality of life, this role offers a chance to work in the Consumer Products industry with a company committed to creating a healthier world through equitable access to clean water and impactful partnerships.
Description:
**Responsibilities**
- Ensure accuracy and alignment of inventory reconciliations between the ERP system and third-party Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
- Supervise inventory adjustments, including write-offs, and ensure compliance with the control framework.
- Work with the Operations team to monitor Slow Moving and Obsolete Inventory (SLOB) and suggest actions to reduce waste.
- Analyze consumption and purchase price variances, conduct expected vs. actual costing analysis by SKU to identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Lead Transfer Price reconciliations for the new plant at Jefferson City, ensuring accurate allocation and reporting of costs.
- Perform gross margin variance analysis to identify key drivers affecting profitability and recommend corrective actions.
- Implement value creation initiatives within the supply chain, such as sourcing optimization, cost reduction strategies, and savings monitoring.
- Collaborate with Operations, Procurement, and Finance teams to implement process improvements and cost-saving initiatives.
- Develop and mentor a team of finance professionals to enhance their skills and capabilities in supply chain finance.
**Qualifications**
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain Management, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
- At least 9 years of progressive finance experience, with a minimum of 3 years in a supply chain finance or related role.
- Strong technical skills and financial acumen to add value to the team beyond people management.
- Thorough understanding of inventory management, cost accounting principles, and supply chain operations.
- Experience in analyzing inventory data, including reconciliations and variance analysis.
- Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (preferably Microsoft D365) and MS Excel for data analysis and reporting.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving
skills with a focus on continuous improvement and value creation.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities with experience managing and developing a team.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to translate financial insights into actionable business recommendations.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively across functions and levels of the organization.