Logistics Financial Analyst

Description

Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose. At Lactalis in the USA, we’re committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive—whether you’re just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we’re proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.

In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani
® Italian cheeses and ricotta,
Président
® specialty cheeses and butters,
Kraft
® natural and grated cheeses,
Break stone’s® cottage cheese,
Cracker Barrel
®,
Black Diamond
® cheddar, and Parmalat
® milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi’s®,
Stonyfield Organic
®,
Brown Cow
™,
Oui
®,
Yoplait
®,
Go-Gurt
®, :ratio
®,
Green Mountain Creamery
®, and Mountain High
®, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun
®,
Gopi
®, and Arz
®.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values—
Ambition
, Engagement
, and Simplicity
. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone’s unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY
, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.

Lactalis American Group, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Logistics Financial Analyst based in Buffalo, NY.

• Analyze Freight Financials and Freight Budgets
• Assess Market Trends and Financial Reports for Analysis
• Coordinate Meetings with Carriers & 3rd Party Logistics Providers as Needed
• Create Variance Analysis on Freight Financials, and other Logistics Financial Cost Centers
• Design Analysis Templates and other Key Performance Indicators
• Develop SOPs and Process Documentation as Required
• Facilitate the Payment of Freight Invoices
• Implement Changes Directed by Manager and Leadership
• Lead Meetings as Needed
• Manage Systems Such as Transportation Management Systems, Financial Costing Systems, and Other Relevant Systems
• Monitor Email, and Other Forms of Electronic Communication
• Organize Daily and Weekly Activities to Meet Deadlines
• Prepare Ad-Hoc Reports and Analysis as Needed
• Report on Freight Variances and Budgetary Items
• Resolve Issues in Freight Payables
• Review Systems for Data Accuracy and Completeness
• Train other Team Members on Relevant Processes as Needed
• Update Manager, Accounting, and Leadership as Needed

• Travel may be required occasionally.
• Extended hours may be necessary depending on the project needs.
• To fulfill these responsibilities, tools such as a computer, phone or, and / or allowance(s) will be provided.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential duties and responsibilities.
• This position requires physical presence in the office, in accordance with the guidelines of the Hybrid Work Policy.
• Demonstrate commitment to a safe working environment that promotes the health and well-being of all employees and that will further contribute to the Company’s overall performance and success.

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• A major in Finance, Supply Chain, or Accounting is preferred.
• 2+ years of relevant experience is preferred.

• Knowledge of Freight/Logistics Financials is required.
• Understanding of Freight Invoicing and Payables are required.

Performance:
Challenging yourself and others in order to work efficiently and to deliver required business results.

Continuous Improvement:
Looking for ways to continuously improve quality, efficiency/effectiveness of the Group performance.

People Development:
Identify areas for developing oneself and the others.

Entrepreneurship:
Manage the business as if it were theirs.

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