Financial Inventory Manager

At Saputo, our best comes from our people. We’re a talented and caring team with a longstanding history of excellence. Since our first days delivering cheese on a bicycle, we’ve grown into a leading global dairy processor by staying true to the culture that defines us. Each of our employees is committed to uphold our tradition of care, quality, and passion through food, and together, we foster an environment where we can all make contributions that matter–from our manufacturing plants to our office locations and everywhere in-between.

Overview of the Role Senior Financial Analyst, Inventory

This position reports to the Finance Director and will be responsible for ensuring adherence to the inventory control policy and managing the financial reporting requirements on inventory asset. The candidate will be the link between the cost accounting team and manufacturing operations; and will be required to develop, execute, and communicate financial related reports, processes and controls over Bulk, Ingredients, Packaging and Finished Good inventory. Salary offers will vary commensurate with experience, education, skills, and training

How you will make contributions that matter:

Inventory Control

Ensure inventory count policies are being implemented across the Manufacturing platform of the Division.

Perform regular audits of inventory to ensure accuracy and identify discrepancies (onsite / remote)

Present audit results on a quarterly basis to Management highlighting issues, trends and deficiencies on Inventory count policy.

Assist with remediating noted deficiencies identified via audits.

Support Stakeholders with external audit requirements.

Continuously seek opportunities to improve inventory processes, efficiency and consistency across sites

Reporting

Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual inventory financial reports for management review

Develop key inventory metrics (turns, usage) to monitor slow movers and excess inventory.

Works with Local Sites to address variances in on Inventory Metrics

Develop and maintain reporting on material usages.

Perform variance analyses to identify key drivers of inventory.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather inventory data and financial information.

Identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement in inventory management practices

Stay up-to-date on accounting principles and regulations related to inventory valuation and reporting

Lead inventory monthly inventory control calls with finance and operational management.

May also be required to learn and develop expertise in inventory costing.

You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications:

CPA and/or degree in Finance, with 3-5 years of related business experience (an understanding of inventory financial and operation risks is a must).

Demonstrated level of initiative and judgment to organize and prioritize tasks, workload and projects and work well with others

Must be willing to travel as required (expected 10-20%) with an emphasis on flexibility on work life balance

Advanced Computer skills to analyze large amounts of data to produce effective reports, documents, and spreadsheets (Advanced Macro skills is an asset).

Proven Time Management skills: ability to plan, set and assign work priorities to meet and/or exceed performance goals

Professional manner, tact, diplomacy and discretion in dealing with colleagues including senior management

Attention to detail and an appreciation and acumen for placing/having thorough controls in place

Knowledge of inventory accounting guidelines, principles and procedures

Bilingualism (French and English) spoken and written is essential as the candidate will have to work closely with teams located across Canada

WE SUPPORT AND CARE FOR OUR EMPLOYEES AND THEIR FAMILIES BY PROVIDING:

Competitive salaries

Advantageous corporate agreements

Full range of group insurance benefits

Group retirement pension plan with employer contribution

Purchase option of company stocks

Group RRSP

Health and wellness program in the workplace

Assistance program for employees and their families

Saputo products at a discounted price

We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join its family.

Our story began in Canada in 1954, when the Saputo family's hard work and dedication created a thriving dairy business. More than 65 years later, our roots in this country remain strong with our Corporate Headquarters in Montréal. Today, we are a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor in Canada with well-loved brands, such as Saputo, Alexis de Portneuf, Armstrong, Baxter, Dairyland, Joyya, Milk2Go, Milk2Go Sport, Neilson, Nutrilait, Scotsburn* and Woolwich Goat Dairy. Thanks to our national footprint, we're proud to bring our best to our customers and consumers, and have plenty of opportunities for our employees to grow in their own way. And we do it while also striving to build a healthier future for our people and the communities where we operate, guided by our values and the Saputo Promise. To learn more about Saputo in Canada, please click here. (

Join the Saputo Dairy Products Canada team to make your contributions matter every day!

* SCOTSBURN is a registered trademark and is used under license by Saputo Dairy Products Canada G.P.

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