Senior Manager, Cost Management

KeHE Distributors; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 97,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Rx

Dental

Vision

FSA/HSA

Supplemental life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid sick time

STD/LTD

ESOP

Holiday pay

Job summary

KeHE Distributors in Naperville, IL is seeking a Senior Manager of Cost Management to lead a team that develops methodologies to assess internal cost drivers and supports strategic expansion. You will partner with Commercial, Finance, Supply Chain, Inbound Transportation, and IT to gather data and drive improvements.

The role requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication and leadership, and hands-on use of PowerBI, SQL and Python.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Data Science, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in cost management, financial analysis, or related fields.
• Minimum of 4 years of managerial experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team responsible for developing methodologies and tools to assess internal cost drivers and competitive assessments.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Finance, Supply Chain, Inbound Transportation, IT, and other departments to gather data and insights.
• Propose and implement improvements to existing processes and tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of market rates to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for cost optimization.
• Provide data-driven recommendations to support decision-making and drive sustainable business expansion.
• Utilize PowerBI, SQL, Python, and other relevant tools to build robust analytics and reporting systems.
• Implement and maintain data governance practices to uphold data integrity.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Teamwork

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Data-driven approach

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Data Science, or related field

Tools

PowerBI

SQL

Python

Job description

• Pay Range: $97,350.00/Yr. - $142,659.00/Yr.
• Shift Days: , Shift Time:
• Benefits on Day 1
• Health/Rx
• Vision
• Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
• Supplemental life insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
• Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
• Holiday pay for company designated holidays

Why Work for KeHE?

• Full-time
• Pay Range: $97,350.00/Yr. - $142,659.00/Yr.
• Shift Days: , Shift Time:
• Benefits on Day 1
• Health/Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
• Supplemental life insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Paid sick time
• Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
• Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
• Holiday pay for company designated holidays

Overview

At KeHE, we’re obsessed with creating solutions, unboxing potential, and serving others - and it all starts with you. As an employee-owned distributor of natural and organic, specialty, and fresh products, we’re committed to making a positive impact and scaling our success together. With a culture that fosters development and opportunity, you’ll be embarking on a career that’s moving forward. When you join KeHE, you’re becoming part of a team that is a force for good.

Primary Responsibilities

The Senior Manager of Cost Management will lead a team responsible for developing methodologies and tools to assess internal cost drivers and conduct competitive assessments. This role involves close collaboration with departments such as Commercial, Finance, Supply Chain, Inbound Transportation, and IT to gather relevant data and insights. This role will propose and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness, conduct in-depth analysis of market rates, and provide data-driven recommendations to support strategic decision-making and business expansion. As with all positions at KeHE Distributors, we expect that all actions will be consistent with KeHE’s Mission, Vision, and Values.

Essential Functions

DUTIES, TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work closely with leadership to understand organizational goals and align cost management strategies with strategic growth initiatives.
• Lead a team responsible for developing methodologies and tools to assess internal cost drivers and competitive assessments.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Finance, Supply Chain, Inbound Transportation, IT, and other departments to gather relevant data and insights.
• Propose and implement improvements to existing processes and tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of market rates to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for cost optimization.
• Provide data-driven recommendations to support decision-making and drive sustainable business expansion.
• Utilize PowerBI, SQL, Python, and other relevant tools to build robust analytics and reporting systems.
• Implement and maintain data governance practices to uphold data integrity.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, technological advancements, and best practices in cost management.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Minimum Requirements, Qualifications, Additional Skills, Aptitude

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate both verbal and written to all levels of management.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to manage and lead a team.
• Data driven individual with creativity and ability to interpret data to make business recommendations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and/or tasks simultaneously with acute attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset.
• Strong proficiency in PowerBI, SQL, and Python for data analysis and visualization.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and lead projects.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Data Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in cost management, financial analysis, or related fields.
• Minimum of 4 years of managerial experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Requisition ID

2026-33771

Equal Employer Opportunity Statement

KeHE Distributors provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or faith, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training as well as the administration of all Human Resources and Talent Acquisition processes.