Associate Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis – Procurement Finance

SC JOHNSON IS A FIFTH-GENERATION FAMILY COMPANY BUILT ON THE SPIRIT OF OUR PEOPLE. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building iconic brands that win the hearts and minds of consumers – such as Raid®, Glade®, Ziploc® and more, in virtually every country around the world. Together, we are creating a better future – for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member. Join our winning team of Wave Makers and Go Getters and help us write the next chapter in the SCJ story.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Associate Manager will report to the Manager, FP&A in Global Procurement. As part of this team, you will be accountable for leading key global business and finance initiatives in partnership with senior management in the Global Procurement and Global Finance organizations.You will be the leading subject matter expert and regional liaison regarding Cost Savings, Working Capital Improvements, and Inflation monitoring in support of Global Supply Chain and North America Commercial’s Senior Leadership teams.This is an exciting opportunity for you to learn and gain a broad understanding of SCJ’s Procurement footprint, develop business partnerships, and have exposure to senior leadership.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Report, budget, and forecast Regional and Global Commodity Inflation & PPV and own feedstock tracking and reporting, driving engagement and alignment with cross-functional stakeholders including but not limited to Procurement Portfolio, Procurement Operations, and GSC Finance.

• Support one of the Global Procurement portfolios, directly engaging with the Procurement Senior Director.

• Partner with Global and Regional Procurement functions through providing input, perspective, and decision-making on policy adherence to identify, track, and monitor annual cost savings opportunities as well as working capital improvements. 

• Drive and support regional and global initiatives to increase AP and Cash value, including Supply Chain Financing.

• Manage any key global business and finance initiatives in partnership with senior management within the Global Procurement and Global Finance organizations.

• Ensure procurement-related controls are in place including the financial controls for signing and executing contracts in accordance with Delegation of Authority agreement.

• Develop a deep level of understanding of the market and supply base.

• Partner to develop, influence, and implement category direct spend strategies.

• Partner with the Procurement team on key direct and indirect negotiations.

• Perform financial assessments of suppliers.

• Support MEA Finance validation for Procurement-led molds and investment at third party manufacturer and supplier locations.

• Support Commercial Finance on commodity-driven price increase justification including data and commentary.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance or related field and 5 years of relevant experience

• Qualified candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS

• CPA and/or MBA

• Experience in Supply Chain Finance (Costing, etc.)

• Strong financial analysis skills, organizing and evaluating financial data to support business decision making

• Experience identifying, assessing, prioritizing and managing risk and its impact

• Demonstrated leadership skills

• Strong Communication and presentation skills

• Strong cross functional collaboration and ability to effectively interface and influence across organizational levels both internally and externally

• Ability to work independently and manage for results.

• Manage complex projects with a high degree of ambiguity.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• This position will work from Sam’s West campus in Mount Pleasant, WI

• Remote work is available once per week for eligible employees

• This role is not eligible for relocation

Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned

at any time with or without notice as assigned by the Manager. The job description does not constitute a contract of employment and the position remains at-will.

Inclusion & Diversity

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