Logistics Financial Analyst

Description

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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, Breakstone’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.

From your PASSION to ours

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

As a Logistics Financial Analyst, the role will carry out responsibilities such as but not limited to analyzing and reporting on freight financials and facilitating freight invoice payments . The role includes Analysis, Reporting, Research, Reconciliations, Communication, and Systems Management. Additionally, the Logistics Financial Analyst will collaborate with Transportation Management, Controllership, 3rd Party Logistics Providers, Management Control, and Company Leadership to align duties with the company's goals and values.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include :

• 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

WORK CONDITIONS

Requirements

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following :

Education & Experience

Skills / Abilities / Specialized Knowledge

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

Ambition

Engagement

Accountability

With Simplicity

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

Care

Share

Dare

Inspire

Physical demands

The Physical Demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully

perform the Essential Duties and Responsibilities of this job.

Office : While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard. This is largely a sedentary role sitting at a computer for an extended period; However, this would require the ability to move around within an office environment and bend or stand as necessary and to move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Regularly communicates with others both verbally and in writing to convey information. Air travel required when active participation in meetings outside the office are deemed necessary.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters

while performing the Essential Functions and Responsibilities of this job.

Office : This job operates in a professional office environment with moderate noise and distractions in an open office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, and fax machines. This job requires interaction with others on a regularly basis.

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

Salary Description $65,000.00-$75,000.00

Employee Benefits.

Lactalis provides robust and competitive benefits for employees. We have developed a total rewards program that focuses on fair pay, pay for performance, benefits, time off, career progression, and development opportunities.

We offer a full suite of benefit options designed to fit your personal needs, from traditional medical and dental plans to ancillary benefits such as accident and critical illness insurance, as well as employee assistance programs. Choice and flexibility are at the core of our benefits program, assuring you have the choices and coverage levels that meet your personal needs.

We also understand the importance of affordable benefits which is why we contribute up to 85% toward the cost. We place significant importance on your financial well-being by providing company paid short-term disability, life insurance, and a generous 401(k) plan.

When it comes to time off, we understand the importance of work-life balance which is why all employees are granted PTO days upon hire in addition to designated annual holidays. We continue to evaluate our total rewards program and strive to provide you with valuable benefits for your overall wellness.