EMEA Supply Chain Finance Controller

Gates Corporation; Erembodegem; Remote; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gates Corporation based in Belgium is seeking a seasoned Supply Chain Controller to optimize costs across materials, freight, and inventories. You will support Make-or-Buy decisions, supplier risk assessments, and advanced reporting to guide strategic procurement and manufacturing decisions.

The role requires 8–10 years in international manufacturing contexts, a university degree in business or engineering, and strong FP&A and data analytics capabilities with SAP and Power BI.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years in international manufacturing cost and financial performance roles.
• Proven track record as Supply Chain Controller collaborating with Procurement.
• University degree in Business Administration and/or Engineering.
• Strong experience in manufacturing and logistics functions.
• Solid FP&A background translating operational data into financial insights.
• Proficient in data analytics and reporting using SAP and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and forecast material and freight cost developments and budgets.
• Evaluate financial impact of cost improvement measures.
• Monitor standard cost variances and coordinate updates with plants.
• Control inventory levels and analyze material aging.
• Define provisions for obsolete inventory risks.
• Coordinate make-or-buy analyses with Operations and Purchasing.
• Conduct TCO analyses for global sourcing including logistics and duties.
• Assess supplier financial stability using external data and balance sheets.
• Enhance reporting through dashboards and advanced analytics.

Skills

Cost efficiency

FP&A

Data analytics

Manufacturing

Education

University degree in Business Administration/Engineering

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

Gates Corporation based in Belgium is seeking a seasoned Supply Chain Controller to optimize costs across materials, freight, and inventories. You will support Make-or-Buy decisions, supplier risk assessments, and advanced reporting to guide strategic procurement and manufacturing decisions.

The role requires 8–10 years in international manufacturing contexts, a university degree in business or engineering, and strong FP&A and data analytics capabilities with SAP and Power BI.