Supply Chain Analyst I (Finance)

Purpose:

The Supply Chain Analyst will provide analysis and support for driving change initiatives in the Supply Chain. The position will assist in the preparation of various financial activities including data gathering, trending, modeling, forecasting, planning, and reporting. Collects information from various areas across the company to assist in the building of models to provide insight to underlying business dynamics.

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepares and reviews accurate and timely financial and business-related analyses, research, and forecasts to support supply chain initiatives
• Performs trend and variance analyses, incorporating data from different areas and synthesizes. Findings incorporate cross functional impacts, trends, and industry news. Translates findings into process improvements
• Responsible for weekly/monthly/quarterly reporting and updates to management team. Maintenance of KPIs for assigned area
• Provides insights into the performance of the business and translates findings into potential action plans
• Completes a variety of financial evaluation research and analysis activities requiring the complication of data and information from a variety of sources both internally and externally
• Prepares results of research and analysis for management up to but not limited to department leadership
• Provides key support for annual budgeting and periodic forecasting of assigned business areas, including variance analysis and sensitivity testing
• Supports leadership in critical planning and analysis processes
• Develops and provides ownership of short term (1 year) forecasting models and provides support for long term (3-5 year) forecasting models. Predominantly driver based on multi-function business activity inputs
• Assists with process improvements and strategic initiatives within functional area under the direction of their supervisor. Proven ability to analyze business process and provide suggestions for improvement
• Able to articulate impact of analysis and modeling, providing business decision support on key financial measures (i.e. Gross Profit, Operating Margin, DOH, etc.)
• Conceptualizes, develops, and presents business cases to department leadership
• Acts as an internal consultant and interacts with management at all levels
• Performs other relevant job duties as required

Job Requirements:

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting preferred

Experience:

• 1-3yrs analytical experience required

Knowledge:

• Financial modeling experience required
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access, and related software applications required
• SQL experience preferred
• Alteryx experience preferred
• Oracle Essbase is a plus
• Experience with data visualization tool i.e. Tableau, Power BI is a plus
• Budgeting and forecasting experience are a plus

Skills/ Abilities:

• Demonstrated success in multiple, difficult, and complex financial analysis
• Thorough knowledge of and experience in providing economic, market, consumer and business research and analysis for wholesale industries
• Outstanding analytical skills (numerical, verbal)
• Ability to be a team member and demonstrate skills to contribute to team dynamics
• Capability to work independently when needed
• Must be self-driven and very motivated
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others within a complex, fast paced organization
• Strong administrative, organizational and relationship skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, discretion, diplomacy, and judgment
• Ability to work under pressure and time constraints as well as handle several tasks simultaneously required
• Ability to manage confidential information
• Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.