Ralph Lauren Financial Planning & Analysis Associate, Supply Chain

Job Details

Company Description

Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE : RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories : apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands. At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through : Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.

Position Overview

The Logistics Financial Analyst will assist the Senior Manager, Logistics Finance and team in updating, analyzing and distributing key Supply Chain reports. The analyst's focus will be on expanding the current reporting process, supporting management in controlling expense through analysis, ensure correct ledger coding of expense and development of strategies for process improvement.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist Financial management team in preparing departmental operating expense reports.
• Create and update monthly labor and departmental CPU reports.
• Assist financial management team with budgeting, reporting and process improvements.
• Participation in monthly close process (reclassifications, accruals, etc.), ensuring proper entries are recorded by Corporate Accounting.
• Performs ad hoc analyses, prepares reports and presentations, and makes recommendations to finance partners.
• Partnering with 3PL & internal Ralph Lauren teams

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

Knowledge and/or Key Competencies preferred

• Advanced PC skills (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Knowledge and familiarity with retail distribution operations and terminology is a plus
• Strong organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills
• Large volume data management skills required
• Uses effective communication skills. Candid, clear and concise in communication. Effectively matches style, tone, and method to audience. Connects with intended audience. Manages communication and feedback within the organization

Education and experience preferred

• B.A. / B.S. Degree in Business, Finance or Accounting and / or equivalent work experience
• Fluent English and Italian speaker
• Additional software experience preferred : Hyperion Essbase, SAP, Adaptive Insights, BI tools
• Retail / Distribution / Manufacturing in a multinational company experience preferred
• Up to 4 years of experience required preferably in the above area