Planning and Operations Support Analyst- PRP

Calgon Carbon A Kuraray Company is growing - and so can your career. Be part of a global leader in environmental solutions, where your work directly impacts the quality of air and water around the world.

Position: Planning and Operations Support Analyst - PRP

Location: Pearl River Plant Pearl River, MS

Excellent Benefits: Medical, dental, prescription & vision, HSA & retirement savings (401k) Generous Company Match!

Perks: Incentives/bonus plans, competitive pay, dress for your day, hybrid schedules, paid time off (vacation starting at 3 weeks), tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, fun events, learning & development opportunities.

Hours of work: Full-time position with hours Monday-Friday 9:00-4:00 PM

The Planning and Support Operations Specialist - PRP oversees the financial operations within our Pearl River manufacturing facility. The Planning and Support Operations Specialist - PRP will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, conducting cost analyses, and developing financial strategies to enhance operational efficiency and profitability. This role requires a deep understanding of manufacturing processes, cost accounting, and financial reporting as well as annual profit planning, and quarterly forecasting.

Duties and Responsibilities (not limited to)

Manage all accounting operations specific to our manufacturing plant, including but not limited to inventory accounting, cost accounting, and expenditure tracking

Coordinate physical inventory counts and cycle counts, ensuring accurate inventory valuation and reporting

Liaise with external auditors during annual audits and provide necessary documentation and explanations regarding plant financials and operations

Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to provide clear insights into plant performance

Conduct variance analysis to identify cost drivers and recommend strategies to optimize financial performance

Work closely with the production team to monitor and report on manufacturing costs, efficiency, and key performance metrics

Responsible for the preparation of quarterly forecast updates

Participate in the development and implementation of cost-saving initiatives and continuous improvement projects

Collaborate with plant management to prepare and manage the plant's budget and strategic planning

Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.), or equivalent from four-year college or university is required (Accounting or Finance)

5-7 years of Accounting/Finance experience in manufacturing is required

5+ years of experience as a Financial Analyst is preferred

More about Calgon Carbon, A Kuraray Company

At Calgon Carbon, we are scientific innovators with a proud legacy of over 80 years and more than 205 patents to our name. Since pioneering the first activated carbon products from bituminous coal in the 1940s, weve been at the forefront of developing cutting-edge technologies and solutions to meet the worlds evolving air and water purification needs.

Today, our portfolio includes more than 700 direct market applications across a wide range of industries. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Calgon Carbon employs approximately 1,685 professionals and operates 20 facilities worldwide dedicated to manufacturing, reactivation, innovation, and equipment fabrication. In Europe, we operate under the name Chemviron.

In March 2018, Calgon Carbon became part of the Kuraray Group. Together, we offer complementary products and services, united by a shared commitment to delivering the highest quality and most innovative activated carbon solutions to customers around the globe.

Calgon Carbon is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled/veteran

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