Manager - Finance, Global Transportation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 benefits

Performance bonus

Job summary

Kohler is seeking a Manager of Finance for Global Transportation, onsite in Kohler, WI. You will own forecasting, budgeting, and long-range financial planning for inbound freight, customer delivery, and interplant freight, partnering with Supply Chain and Finance leaders.

The role requires strong communication, ERP experience (SAP), and advanced Excel/BPC skills. A bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required, with eligibility to work in the US and a potential performance bonus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Strong verbal and written communication across organizational levels.
• 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 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

Communication

SAP

Excel

BPC

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Excel

BPC

Job description

Manager - Finance, Global Transportation

Work Mode:Onsite

Location:

Onsite, four days per week - Kohler, WI

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.

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.

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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.

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