Manager - Finance, Global Transportation

Kohler Co.; Kohler (WI); On-site; USD 119,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 benefits

Performance bonus

Job summary

Kohler Co. is seeking a finance professional to support Global Transportation, including inbound freight, delivery, and interplant freight, under the Director - Finance, Global Supply Chain.

This onsite role in Kohler, WI focuses on annual planning, monthly forecasting, and strategic transportation projects, partnering with leadership across Transportation, Distribution, Procurement, and Supply Chain. Requirements include a BS in Accounting/Finance, strong communication, and SAP/Excel/BPC

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is the minimum requirement.
• Strong communication ability to engage across organizational levels in financial/managerial contexts.
• Working knowledge of SAP (or equivalent ERP), Excel, and BPC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own the global transportation forecasting, annual operating plan, and long-range strategic planning processes.
• Lead monthly forecasting activities for North America and support global transportation planning across units.
• Consolidate, analyze, and communicate transportation financial performance vs. plan/forecast/ prior year.

Skills

Communication

Forecasting

ERP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Excel

BPC

Job description

Opportunity

Under the direction of the Director - Finance, Global Supply Chain, provide financial support Global Transportation - including inbound freight, customer delivery, and interplant freight. This includes yearly financial plan and monthly forecasting as well as owning the analysis for different strategic transportation projects.

Work Mode: Onsite

Location: Onsite, four days per week - Kohler, WI

Specific Responsibilities

• Own the global transportation forecasting, annual operating plan, and long-range strategic planning processes.
• Lead monthly forecasting activities for North America and support global transportation planning requirements across business units.
• Consolidate, analyze, and communicate transportation financial performance against plan, forecast, and prior year results.
• Develop actionable insights and recommendations for supply chain and finance leadership.
• Serve as the lead finance business partner for Transportation, Distribution, Procurement, and Supply Chain leadership teams.
• Support transportation sourcing events, bid evaluations, and contract negotiations through financial analysis and modeling.
• Develop scenario modeling and sensitivity analyses to assess impacts from market conditions, fuel trends, customer demand changes, and network redesign activities.
• Identify transportation cost drivers, risks, and opportunities and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Conduct other special studies and projects under the direction of the Director - Finance, Global Supply Chain.

Skills/Requirements

• A Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting or Finance is a minimum requirement.
• Strong communication ability with which to contact broad organizational levels in a financial and managerial capacity.
• Working knowledge of SAP (or equivalent ERP system), Excel, and BPC is preferred.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

We believe in supporting you from the moment you join us, which is why Kohler offers day 1 benefits. This means you'll have access to your applicable benefit programs from your first day on the job, with no waiting period. The salary range for this position is $118,650 - $183,650. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation.

Why Choose Kohler?

We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we're driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.

About Us

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