Senior Financial Analyst (Supply Chain)

Make a +Difference at Kraton!

At Kraton, we make a Positive Difference, and we are looking for individuals who are also looking to make a difference in their jobs, for our customers and to the world.  We are looking to hire a key member of our Finance team at our Jacksonville, Florida location. 

 

The Senior Financial Analyst provides financial support to Kraton's management teams by ensuring best-in-class financial processes and financial reporting is provided to key internal and external stakeholders; compliance with the required United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP); driving Kraton’s ability to report reliable and accurate information about the business; and partnering with the commercial and operating teams to derive shareholder value.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the data analysis of shipments, freight, distribution, budget and metrics.
• Tracking, measuring, analyzing, of logistic spend
• Preparation of reports for management to include data analysis of freight, distribution, budget and metrics
• Participation statistical data preparation for contract negotiations
• Provide analytical support to team members
• Collaborate with associates to improve overall efficiencies, productivity and processes within Supply Chain
• Provide support on special projects (as assigned)
• Provide backup for other responsibilities within Supply Chain

Required Skills

• 2+ years of Logistics, Supply Chain or Operations related work experience
• Advance proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Well organized, capable of handling a variety of issues and assignments
• Strong analytical, interpersonal and project management skills
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Knowledge of SAP, BI and logistics systems

Education, Certifications & Licenses

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in logistics/transportation or relative experience
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred

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The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification.  Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

 

Kraton’s internal talent acquisition team manages our recruiting efforts and from time to time works with pre-selected/pre-approved external staffing agencies. We do NOT accept unsolicited resumes or candidate referrals from recruiters and/or agencies who are not pre-selected/pre-approved.

 

Kraton is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.