Sr. Manager Logistics/Transportation Finance
Core
Provide financial leadership and decision support for the US-based Logistics function, focusing on Transportation costs, efficient cost management, and financial controls for the Mars Snacking business.
Role type
Senior Manager, Business Partner Finance (Logistics/Transportation)
Builds
Long-term growth strategies (iVCP) and annual execution plans (AEP) for Logistics, specifically transportation-related expenses.
Domain
Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) / Supply Chain Finance
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Financial planning and analysis, financial operations, forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, cost driver analysis, macroeconomic impact assessment, risk and compliance enforcement
Preferred skills
MS/MBA, Supply Chain/Logistics finance experience, CPG industry experience
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Partner with transportation/logistics teams to develop and monitor long-term growth strategies and annual execution plans; Drive value leadership and synergy agenda for transportation; Provide insights for optimizing transportation spend and business decision support; Ensure accurate forecasting, long-term planning, and allocation of expenses; Complete monthly variance analysis and analyze cost drivers; Enforce financial policies regarding transportation providers.