FBP Logistics & Planning

We are looking for a Finance Business Partner Logistics & Planning to make an impact! This position aims at being a trusted Finance Business Partner through strong engagement, financial expertise and business acumen, advising on topics related to the financial performance and control for Logistics & Planning. This role will cover primarily for EAJ but extending to GSC International other regions on key related initiatives.

What will you do?

Strategic advisory

• Support definition of supply chain strategy (ambition, executability, profitability).
• Support new business models (performance & KPIs).
• Review and advise on strategic resources allocation.
• Support GSC development/transformation initiatives.
• Provide expertise on specific topics to inventory management, logistics and operations.
• Drive cross functional collaboration with key stakeholders (GSC Regions, Operations / Front offices, GSC central teams)
  

Closing

• Contribute to Closing on Risk assessment and accruals.
• Specific focus on inventory provisions.
  

Planning & Forecasting

• Contribute to Target & Forecast process by providing Business Insights and ensure alignment with stakeholders and accountable with Business to deliver Target & Forecast.
• Cascade supply chain targets (Targets, Rolling Forecasts, OTTO, etc.)
  

Reporting and Analysis

• Understand trends/levers and risks/opportunities.
• Monitor productivity, volume vs capacity and drive related action plans.
• Provide visibility on productivity effect on performance and impact on Business and Operations P&L
  

Business advisory

• SPOC FBP for Planning in EAJ and more broadly DC operations and Transport.
• Identify & drive action plan to achieve targets.
• Support local transformation initiatives.
• Engage with the business leaders to deliver targets / forecasts.
• Ensure Business compliance end ethics (sound finance control process in place which comply to the Group Internal Control
• Guidance to mitigate business and financial risks)
  

What qualifications will make you successful?

• Degree qualifications in Finance / Accounting.
• Min 8 years of relevant experience.
• A solid experience in Manufacturing and/or Supply Chain controlling operations and financial reporting processes.
• Management experience (team or project).
• Knowledge in Schneider controlling systems (tools, systems, definitions) will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge in Demand & Supply Planning will be an added advantage.
• Understand the important contribution of Supply Chain performance (quality, service level and cost) to the business Performance.
• Strong systems skills.
• Strong communication skills, negotiating and analytical skills.
• Has high level of organizational skills.
• Experience in Oracle/ Bridge / SAP SD/MM/FI/CO module.
• Digital / Data Analytic capability is a plus

Why us?

Schneider Electric is leading the digital transformation of energy management and automation. Our technologies enable the world to use energy in a safe, efficient and sustainable manner. We strive to promote a global economy that is both ecologically viable and highly productive.

€25.7bn global revenue

137 000+ employees in 100+ countries

45% of revenue from IoT

5% of revenue devoted for R&D

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