Finance Manager - Industry, United States - LEE KUM KEE

LEE KUM KEE

Verified Company

Industry, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Founded in 1888, Lee Kum Kee, a Hong Kong-based global food company, specializes in creating condiments and sauces that promote Chinese cuisine worldwide.

With more than 200 products to choose from, Lee Kum Kee takes the mystery out of cooking authentic and delicious Asian foods in the comfort of your kitchen.

Lee Kum Kee is committed to providing authentic and innovative condiments and sauces featuring the highest quality ingredients.

Armed with a unique management culture, stringent quality control, superb and innovative products, coupled with the century-long brand reputation, Lee Kum Kee has achieved unanimous recognition and won numerous prestigious awards.

Lee Kum Kee (USA) Inc., a division of Lee Kum Kee International Holdings Ltd., has its headquarters and manufacturing facilities in Southern California with more than 300 employees.

We are looking for the best and brightest talents to join our company and work together to bring the next level of success

BENEFITS

Medical, dental, life insurance covered by the company
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Two (2) weeks vacations
Ten (10) paid holidays

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Finance Manager - Supply Chain is a member of the Accounts and Finance function who provides business and financial counsel to the Supply Chain organization. This position consolidates Supply Chain strategies into financial plan and financial forecast and prepares variance analysis. This individual is the primary liaison between Supply Chain and Finance teams and is expected to maintain confidentiality of financial data and transactions. This position is the key contact for the implementation of Supply Chain Finance strategic initiatives at the Americas zone level.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Consolidates Supply Chain strategies into financial, manufacturing cost plans and monthly financial forecast by working closely with respective Functions.
Provides insights/recommendations, both in actual results and forwardlooking forecasts; focus areas are supply chain costs, including logistic costs, Capital spending management, inventory management and compliance.
Presents monthly financial, manufacturing costs / KPI reporting to Supply Chain Leadership Teams.
Assists in preparation of Supply Chain Annual Operation Plan/Budget.
Supports the regional supply chain team in decisionmaking through financial and costing recommendations and analyses including but not limited to Capex, financial and manufacturing cost evaluations, sourcing studies, benchmarking exercises; drive cost savings with Supply Chain leadership team members as well as forecast gap closures, drive business waste initiatives/action plans, and lead cost deep dives.
Monitors cash elements within Supply Chain Finance scope (Capex & Stocks).
Monitors and identifies financial especially manufacturing cost improvement opportunities on all initiatives developed to deliver productivity and optimize efficiency in Supply Chain.
Works with demand & supply planning teams to monitor stock obsolescence, proactively manage and minimize aged stocks.
Assists in developing financial and manufacturing cost modeling to support decision making for Senior Management as requested.
Performs other duties and projects as required or assigned

COMPETENCIES

Problem Solving
Drive for Results
Managing & Measuring Work
Building Effective Teams
Motivating Others

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position will not have any directly reporting employees in the Accounts & Finance Function.

In case if there are direct reports, the Finance Manager - Supply Chain must carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the company's policies and applicable laws.

Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each major responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the major responsibilities.
- **EDUCATION, SKILLS and EXPERIENCE*

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and at least 5 years of related progressive financial, Cost Accounting, planning and analysis experience in a food/beverage manufacturing environment.
Certified in CPA/CMA is strongly preferred.
Demonstrate strong and solid handson experience with managerial and financial accounting.
Profound knowledge of Microsoft Office particularly Excel and ERP system is required; SAP experience is a definite plus.
Fixed asset experience is highly preferred.