Senior Analyst, Distribution Finance (3PL Operations)
Core
Supporting financial performance, governance, and cost optimization for Levi Strauss & Co.'s third-party logistics (3PL) distribution network across the US and Canada.
Role type
Senior FP&A Analyst (Distribution Finance)
Builds
Financial insights and analysis to drive smarter decisions, optimize costs, and improve service performance for 3PL operations.
Domain
Retail supply chain and third-party logistics (3PL) finance
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Month-end close, forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, contract review, operational cost analysis, financial reporting, accruals, journal entries, compliance, inventory management controls
Preferred skills
CPA, MBA, or related professional certification
Technologies
None explicitly stated
Responsibilities
Support month-end close, forecasting, annual operating plans, and long-range planning for 3PL distribution operations; Review and analyze 3PL operating expenses, contractual costs, and service-related charges; Validate 3PL billings and ensure compliance with contractual terms and financial expectations; Develop forecasts for volume-driven costs using shipment volume, inventory levels, productivity, and labor assumptions; Prepare financial and operational reporting highlighting trends, variances, risks, and opportunities; Perform variance analysis and support financial accruals, journal entries, and close activities; Partner with distribution and logistics teams to evaluate operational performance against financial commitments and productivity targets; Monitor and support controls related to inventory management, shrink, cycle counts, revenue recognition, 3PL invoicing, and shortage claims
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC