Supply Chain Analyst jobs in North Carolina

Stevens Food Group is looking for qualified Financial Analysts to support a large QRS National Restaurant Chain with 3 years of experience in financial and supply chain fields. Candidates for this role should possess knowledge of distributor purchasing strategy, pricing strategy, distribution method and billing & invoicing. A foundational understanding of accounting and food service pricing models is preferred. In addition, this candidate should exemplify a continuous improvement mindset with analytical and creative problem-solving skills.

Job Duties

·        Collaborate with supply chain and business unit partners to align financial goals with overall business objectives.

·        Assists all levels of supply chain team in analyzing and understanding actual results through the creation/utilization of ongoing reports and detailed analysis. Results of detailed analysis will assist in improved reporting for budget and actual spending.

·        Responsible for compiling actual forecast and plan cost assessments for both external and internal clientele.

·        Also responsible for coordinating any explanations of variances from plan or projection along with corrective action analysis.

·        Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure financial alignment with supply chain optimization efforts

·        Develop new reporting based on cross-functional business/system needs.

·        Present financial information and recommendations in a clear and concise manner.

·        Contribute reports and analysis for established meeting cycles.

·        Support financial analysis and reporting to facilitate the ongoing cost and simplification initiatives within the supply chain

·        Uphold financial models to assess and improve supply chain efficiency.

·        Assist in analysis of warehousing and 3PL network footprints, cost structures and related changes to delivery and interplant freight impacts

Core Accountability: 

·        Strong communication of financial and data analysis to support business decisions.

·        Proficiency in managing financial aspects of supply chain operations, including FP&A and financial/data analytics.

·        Improvement in report generation efficiency and enhancement of data accuracy.

·        Ability to understand and manage complex issues and implement practical and innovative solutions.

·        Effective collaboration with cross-functional teams to understand their financial needs and provide valuable insights.

·        Expertise in managing time and priorities to meet deadlines, balance competing demands, and ensure the timely delivery of high-quality financial analysis and reporting.

Relationships:

·        Internal:  Leadership Team, Account Executives and Supply Chain Coordinators, Purchasing Department

·        External: Clients, Vendors

Role Qualifications:

·        Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field. MBA or relevant professional certification (e.g., CFA, CPA) is preferred.

·        3 years proven experience in Finance and financial analysis

·        Experience utilizing SQL, Tableau/Business Objects, Power Pivot/Power Query, and BOBJ or similar is required.

·        Experience in integrating data from disparate sources to create cohesive and insightful reports.

·        Experience with Food Service Distribution or Supply Chain is a plus.

·        Strong business partnering skills, with the ability to communicate complex financial and data analysis clearly to non-financial stakeholders.

·        Ability to travel up to 25% (Primarily within the state)