Logistics Finance and Operations Manager

Sony Electronics; San Diego (CA); Híbrido; USD 97 000 - 129 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Healthcare benefits

Paid medical leave

401k with matching

Vacation time

Education assistance

Student loan assistance

Paid sick leave (80 hours)

Parental leave

Resumo da oferta

Sony Electronics Inc. is seeking a Logistics Finance & Operations Manager to partner with Logistics, Supply Chain, and Finance on planning, cost management, and reporting.

The role covers transportation, warehousing, customs, and trade operations, with cross-functional collaboration and process improvements across the function. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement, with a base pay range and eligibility for an annual bonus plan based on company performance.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or Supply Chain.
• 7+ years in finance, accounting, logistics, or related fields.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.

Responsabilidades

• Lead month-end and year-end close activities with accruals and journal entries.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and reviews for logistics.
• Analyze performance against targets and identify cost drivers and risks.
• Develop financial models and business cases for strategic initiatives.
• Prepare executive-level reports and management summaries.
• Manage transportation, warehousing, customs, and related expenditures.
• Monitor freight and vendor costs; drive cost-saving opportunities.
• Develop dashboards and KPIs using SAP, Power BI, and Excel.
• Manage carrier and 3PL relationships, invoice validation and disputes.
• Drive process improvements and automation for reporting accuracy.
• Serve as finance partner to Logistics and Supply Chain leadership.

Conhecimentos

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Month-end close

Power BI

SAP

Advanced Excel

Cross-functional

Problem-solving

Communication

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Admin/Supply Chain

Ferramentas

SAP

Power BI

Power Query

Enterprise reporting systems

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Sony Electronics Inc. is looking for the risk-takers, the collaborators, the inspired and the inspirational. We want the people who are brave enough to work at the cutting edge and create solutions that will enrich and improve the lives of people across the globe. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we offer an environment and culture that promotes Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. In addition, our team members enjoy innovative work-life balance opportunities including a hybrid home/office workplace, monthly “Free Fridays”, and early shutdowns on Fridays throughout the year (including half-days during the summer).

Join us on our mission to fill the world with emotion through the power of creativity and technology.

The Logistics Finance & Operations Manager serves as a key financial and operational business partner supporting Sony's domestic and international logistics and supply chain activities. This role is responsible for financial planning and analysis, logistics cost management, accounting oversight, operational reporting, vendor financial management, and process improvement initiatives across transportation, warehousing, customs, and trade operations. Working cross-functionally with Logistics, Supply Chain, Finance, Accounting, Procurement, and Business Unit leaders, this position provides strategic financial insights, drives operational efficiencies, ensures financial accuracy and compliance, and supports informed decision-making to optimize logistics performance and cost management.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end close activities, including accruals, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, company policies, audit requirements, and governance procedures.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, variance analysis, and monthly business reviews for logistics and supply chain operations.
• Analyze financial performance against budget and forecast targets, identifying cost drivers, risks, opportunities, and performance trends.
• Develop financial models, business cases, and strategic analyses to support operational and business initiatives.
• Prepare executive-level financial reports, management summaries, and performance commentary for Finance and Operations leadership.
• Manage transportation, warehousing, customs, duty, insurance, and other logistics-related expenditures to ensure financial control and cost efficiency.
• Monitor freight spend, logistics vendor costs, and trade-related expenses while identifying savings and process improvement opportunities.
• Develop and maintain logistics and financial dashboards, KPIs, scorecards, and reporting tools using SAP, Power BI, Excel, and related systems.
• Manage financial relationships with carriers, customs brokers, warehouses, and third-party logistics providers, including invoice validation and dispute resolution.
• Drive process improvement, automation, and standardization initiatives that enhance reporting accuracy, operational efficiency, and financial performance.
• Serve as the primary finance partner for Logistics and Supply Chain leaders, providing insights and recommendations to improve cost management, accountability, and business results.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in finance, accounting, logistics, supply chain operations, or a related discipline.
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, month-end close, and operational analysis.
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to influence decisions and effectively partner with multiple business functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting logistics, transportation, warehousing, customs, distribution, or international supply chain operations.
• Working knowledge of freight accounting, duty management, logistics cost allocation methodologies, and transportation financial analysis.
• Experience with SAP, Power BI, Power Query, and enterprise reporting systems.
• Demonstrated experience driving process improvements, automation, and operational efficiencies.
• Ability to conduct business assessments and data analysis to identify issues, opportunities, and recommended solutions.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $96,614 to $128,820. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

In addition to a competitive base salary, this position is also eligible for an annual corporate bonus plan, which is based on company performance and is not guaranteed.

• healthcare benefits (medical, dental, and vision)
• paid medical leave
• a 401k plan with matching company contributions
• vacation time
• education assistance
• student loan assistance program
• eighty hours of paid sick leave time annually
• up to twelve weeks paid parental leave

Honesty, integrity, and ethical conduct are material requirements for the responsibilities outlined above.

Sony Electronics is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values employees with a broad cross-cultural perspective. We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond. All applicants will receive fair and impartial treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information or on any other basis which is protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Individuals residing, or applying to work, in California or Philadelphia.

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles City Fair Chance Act Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Act Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Act Ordinance. Los Angeles applicants can review additional information regarding the Los Angeles City Fair Chance Act here, and Philadelphia applicants here.

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Sony Electronics Inc. and Sony of Canada ULC. provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures. For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact us by email at [e-mail], or you can mail your resume to: Sony Electronics, Human Resources Department, 16535 Via Esprillo, San Diego CA 92127. Please indicate the position you are applying for.

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