Logistics Financial Analyst

Lactalis LAG • Buffalo, NY

23d • $65,000 - $75,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose. At Lactalis in the USA, we’re committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive—whether you’re just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed. As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we’re proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together. In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani ® Italian cheeses and ricotta, Président ® specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft ® natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone’s ® cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel ®, Black Diamond ® cheddar, and Parmalat ® milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi’s ®, Stonyfield Organic ®, Brown Cow ™, Oui ®, Yoplait ®, Go-Gurt ®, :ratio ®, Green Mountain Creamery ®, and Mountain High ®, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun ®, Gopi ®, and Arz ®. At Lactalis, we live by our core values— Ambition , Engagement , and Simplicity . We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone’s unique background and ideas are valued. Even if you don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY , and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy. From your PASSION to ours Lactalis American Group, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Logistics Financial Analyst based in Buffalo, NY. As a Logistics Financial Analyst, the role will carry out responsibilities such as but not limited to analyzing and reporting on freight financials and facilitating freight invoice payments . The role includes Analysis, Reporting, Research, Reconciliations, Communication, and Systems Management. Additionally, the Logistics Financial Analyst will collaborate with Transportation Management, Controllership, 3rd Party Logistics Providers, Management Control, and Company Leadership to align duties with the company's goals and values.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• A major in Finance, Supply Chain, or Accounting is preferred.
• 2+ years of relevant experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of Freight/Logistics Financials is required.
• Understanding of Freight Invoicing and Payables are required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze Freight Financials and Freight Budgets
• Assess Market Trends and Financial Reports for Analysis
• Coordinate Meetings with Carriers & 3rd Party Logistics Providers as Needed
• Create Variance Analysis on Freight Financials, and other Logistics Financial Cost Centers
• Design Analysis Templates and other Key Performance Indicators
• Develop SOPs and Process Documentation as Required
• Facilitate the Payment of Freight Invoices
• Implement Changes Directed by Manager and Leadership
• Lead Meetings as Needed
• Manage Systems Such as Transportation Management Systems, Financial Costing Systems, and Other Relevant Systems
• Monitor Email, and Other Forms of Electronic Communication
• Organize Daily and Weekly Activities to Meet Deadlines
• Prepare Ad-Hoc Reports and Analysis as Needed
• Report on Freight Variances and Budgetary Items
• Resolve Issues in Freight Payables
• Review Systems for Data Accuracy and Completeness
• Train other Team Members on Relevant Processes as Needed
• Update Manager, Accounting, and Leadership as Needed

Benefits

• At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options.
• We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one.
• We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement.
• Join us and grow your career.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level