Senior Financial Analyst, Logistics

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# 156570 - Piscataway, New Jersey, United States

Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom’s of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Pet Nutrition.

We are recognized for our leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including our achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources and improving children’s oral health.

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Do you want to be part of a team that is building a future to smile about? What about having the opportunity to connect with others across the world, full of stimulating discussions, and making impactful contributions? If this is how you see your career, Colgate is the place to be!

 

Our diligent household brands, dedicated employees, and sustainability commitments make us a company passionate about building a future to smile about for our employees, consumers, and surrounding communities. The pride in our brand fuels a workplace that encourages creative thinking, champions experimentation, and promotes authenticity which has contributed to our enduring success.

 

The Senior Financial Analyst, NA Supply Chain Logistics is responsible for ensuring completion for financial aspects related to Inventory activities. You would be providing support to NA Supply Chain and Demand planning groups on the management of all US Inventory, NA SKU steering committee on the management of SKU simplification initiatives across all NA Categories. In addition to overseeing Cost, Inventory, and Control activities for the NA Warehousing team, this position is responsible for providing support to:

 

• NA Supply Chain and Demand planning groups on the management of all US Inventory

• NA SKU steering committee on the management of SKU simplification initiatives across all NA Categories

• NA Warehousing team on Cost, Inventory, and Control activities related to the Distribution Centers

 

What you will do:

Responsible for ensuring completion for financial aspects related to Inventory activities:

 

• Providing support in coordinating the Inventory Budget and LE process (developing timelines, providing requirements, understanding and challenging assumptions made on inventory case volume, ensuring proper reviews with key stakeholders and follow through) in order to obtain Inventory drivers and trends

• Developing quarterly Sub Category rates at which inventory volume should be valuated 

• Ensuring timely submission of Corporate Inventory Exhibits and Corporate Month Rolling Estimates (MRE)

• Maintaining appropriate controls around inventory and monitoring discontinued, slow moving and obsolete materials

• Identifying accruals and reserves for month-end close

• Prepare and communicate monthly commentary on Inventory

• Assist in the preparation of periodic updates to Divisional Leadership Team on financial analysis, progress against goals and recommendations to close financial gaps

• Actuals versus LE (including Non-Consigned Supplier Managed Inventory) 

• Reviewing periodically Supply Managed Inventory Consignment status with Procurement and adjusting the SMI Non-Consigned inventory accordingly

• Interacting with manufacturing facilities, distribution centers, Supply Chain Finance, Financial Planning and Demand Planning for all Inventory matters 

 

Responsible for ensuring completion of all financial aspects related to Warehousing and Logistics Costing activities:

 

• Assist in coordinating the Warehousing Budget and LE process

• Perform month-end closing activities, including Identifying accruals and reserves 

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