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Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.
We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.
Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We are solutions-based. We are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos, but it’s our people’s too: Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best.
Stop and think: how would YOU put our drinks on every table?
Summary Description:
The North America Manufacturing Financial Analyst is responsible for the Refresco North America business inventory process and control activities. This role will report to the Manager of Inventory Controls for Supply Chain Finance and will support key inventory control and reporting processes to assist Plant Finance in effectively managing the plant’s inventory assets. This role provides opportunities to work in a dynamic and results-driven work environment and to build relationships with cross functional teams across the network. Ideal candidates will embrace a growth mindset, focused on continuous improvement, and a strong commitment for compliance to policy.
Essential Functions:
Key Accountabilities:
Inventory Controls Management & Analysis Responsible for supporting inventory control processes, assist with managing the cycle counting/annual physicals and support in management reporting. This position will work with the senior financial analyst and manager to perform the following responsibilities:
- Onboard new inventory control personnel to ensure strong inventory control skillsets to support the Refresco North America plant network.
- Ensure compliance with inventory control policies and processes. This includes plant assessments to validate control processes are in place and provide additional training as needed.
- Ensure newly acquired facilities are appropriately integrated for inventory control processes into the network. This includes training (on-site where practicable).
- Support coordinating and preparation for the annual physical inventory including required documentation and accuracy of validating inventory variance reconciliation for external & internal audit.
- Support coordinating and preparation for annual customer audits.
- Support inventory related system and process projects focused on continuous improvement.
- Support inventory and waste analysis to identify cost down opportunities actionable by plant management.
- Ensure policy compliance via monthly consolidation of plant KPI reporting to monitor inventory accuracy via cycle counting.
- Support adhoc inventory transactional research and troubleshooting to rectify issues and mitigate financial reporting concerns.
- Provide help desk inventory control support for network.
- Work cross functionally to review and update inventory control and reporting policies.
Required Skills and Competencies:
- Ability to utilize SAP and Excel to navigate through large data sets and summarize findings with strong analytical and financial modeling skills.
- Knowledge of supply chain or supply chain experience a plus.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work cross functionally with adept people and process management skills.
- Self-starter with strong time management skills, task prioritization, and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently, balance multiple tasks with changing priorities, work in a fast-paced environment, concisely summarize ideas, and provide solutions.
- Authorized to work in the United States now and in the future without sponsorship.
Education and Experience:
- S. / B.A. degree in Finance or Accounting preferred or related experience.
- Manufacturing/Inventory and SAP experience highly desirable.
- Two or more years related work experience in manufacturing or industrial environment. Food related manufacturing a plus.
Working Conditions:
- Physical Demands– Continuously sitting for prolonged periods, as the job is administrative in nature.
- Visual/Sensory – This position requires attention to detail, requiring attention with one or two senses at a time.
- Work environment – Work and environment fasted paced, requiring ability to remain focused under pressure.
- Mental Stress – There is pronounced pressure from deadlines, project management, accuracy or similar demands.
Travel Requirements:
- In-Office with 10% or less travel requirements.
Other Duties:
- This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
A Career with Refresco
Refresco is passionate about empowering leaders who reflect our core values and live by our leadership behaviors. These behaviors encourage effective leadership within the business, and focus on leading courageously, empowering individuals, and driving company growth as one team. Joining our team as a people manager means you’ll be encouraged to evolve as a leader who prioritizes the success of both you and your team, to deliver results, whilst bringing your authentic self to work.
Refresco Beverages US Inc. offers the following competitive pay and comprehensive benefits:
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life and AD&D Insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
- Short-term disability and long-term disability
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Benefits
- 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Vacation Days and Paid Sick Time Off Days
- Well-being Benefit
- Discount and Total Reward Programs
Join Refresco TODAY and enjoy a rewarding CAREER!
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