Sr. Analyst, Supply Chain Finance
About The Position
The Sr. Analyst, SC Finance - Warehousing provides financial and analytical support for Ferrara’s distribution network. The role partners with Warehousing and broader Supply Chain teams to improve cost visibility, strengthen forecasting, and execute initiatives that optimize warehousing performance while maintaining service and quality standards. The position is based in Chicago, IL, and requires in-person attendance for most of the workweek (three or more days) because of the role’s interactive, team-based nature. The analyst supports month-end close, prepares logistics cost forecasts, analyzes warehousing and distribution performance, develops cost allocation models, and creates scorecards and reporting for leadership. The role also supports productivity initiatives and cross-functional projects from analysis through execution.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, Business Analytics, Economics, or another quantitative field.
- At least 2 years of experience in finance, supply chain, logistics, operations, or a related analytical role.
- Experience using supply chain, logistics, or continuous-improvement tools and methodologies to improve customer fulfillment, quality, and cost performance.
- Demonstrated experience with data management, reporting, forecasting, and financial or operational analysis.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to translate complex operational and financial data into actionable insights.
- Ability to take initiative, influence stakeholders, and drive change across cross-functional teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present results clearly to finance and operational leadership.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong data management, financial modeling, reporting, and process-improvement capabilities.
- Collaborative mindset and ability to build productive working relationships across Finance and Supply Chain.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with PowerPoint and enterprise reporting or ERP tools.
- Experience with SAP S4 HANA.
- Consumer packaged goods, manufacturing, transportation, warehousing, or customer logistics experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist with month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, account analysis, and management reporting.
- Prepare monthly forecasts for logistics costs and variances, including assessing key risks and opportunities.
- Analyze warehousing and distribution performance through cost tracking, supply chain modeling, and network analysis.
- Identify and help remove non-value-added activities and costs while protecting customer service and quality standards.
- Develop and maintain activity-based allocation models for variable and fixed distribution costs across business units.
- Build financial and operational scorecards, key performance indicators, and reporting packages for leadership.
- Develop working relationships with Warehousing teams and cross-functional partners to support process improvements, project execution, and understanding of performance drivers.
- Support logistics productivity initiatives and other key projects from analysis through execution.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits supporting health and financial wellness.
- Paid time off (PTO).
- Eligible employees may receive an annual bonus based on company performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
