Senior Manager, Cost Optimization & Analytics

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

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.