This position is designated as a hybrid role based out of our headquarters near Portland, Oregon. The current expectation is for employees to work onsite four days per week, subject to change based on business needs. This in-office requirement may be adjusted at the discretion of the company.
As the Senior Analyst for Manufacturing Profitability, you will play a lead role in driving all aspects of manufacturing related costing/profitability analysis and reporting. You will support the Costing Director and Profitability Manager
and partner with Apparel and Footwear teams in the development of Profitability Optimization plans and strategy. You will work directly with the broader global team to expand the profitability conversation and build transparency beyond traditional FOB and landed cost metrics, and support decision making via thorough Total Cost Impact analysis.
HOW YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Lead development of Seasonal Economic Outlook via fact-based analysis, considering regional market trends, raw materials cost, labor, freight, duty, and sourcing impacts
Own Seasonal Economic Outlook process, meeting calendar requirements for all brands, and all regions across Apparel and Footwear
Compile monthly Commodity Market Intelligence Report and provide predictive analytics
Participate in the Seasonal Revenue Margin Review Meeting and Regional Final Costing Meeting. Provide season-to-season cost analysis and reporting to both manufacturing and finance to improve category margin
Conduct thorough Margin Walk Analysis for all channels
Help develop optimum reporting methodology for business influencing with key stakeholders .
Ensure forward-looking cost guidance is available for all brands, regions, product categories teams to navigate through changes
Support cost impact analysis of supply risk for all brands and regions
Collaborate with finance to conduct competitive analysis on margin and operating income.
YOU ARE
A top performer in prior roles, with increasing levels of responsibility and independence.
A natural problem solver, anticipating and resolving complex issues through data analysis, strong analytical, and organizational skills.
Excellent at written and verbal communication across multiple levels of business stakeholders . Consistently producing a high degree of accuracy in your work and have well developed interpersonal skills. Well versed in these qualities, which are key to be successful in this role.
Able to work well with individuals from different countries and cultures.
Able to work with ambiguity and within a rapidly evolving environment.
YOU HAVE
Bachelor’s degree required in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a business-related field. MBA and/or CPA preferred.
5 or more years’ experience in progressively responsible roles performing financial analysis, costing, forecasting, and reporting duties in a mid to large size corporation.
Familiarity with Manufacturing Costing Concepts and Process.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, Excel including Pivot Tables, Power BI and Access database a must.
Experience using planning and reporting software desirable, e.g., Cognos TM1 or similar.
Experience with SAP and SAP BW highly desirable.
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This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.
Columbia Sportswear Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any…