About this role
Work Location: [Chicago, IL]
Due to the highly interactive and team-based nature of this role, in-person attendance for most of the workweek (i.e., 3 days or more) is essential for: effective communication including during in-person meetings, strong supervision, real-time problem-solving, and participation in cross-functional initiatives.
Want to make an impact?
The Sr. Analyst, SC Finance - Warehousing is responsible for providing financial and analytical support for Ferrara’s distribution network. This role partners closely with the Warehousing teams and the broader Supply Chain teams to improve cost visibility, strengthen forecasting, and execute initiatives that optimize Warehousing performance while maintaining service and quality standards.
Ways you will make a difference
- Assist with month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, account analysis, and management reporting.
- Prepare monthly forecasts for logistics costs and variances, including assessment of key risks and opportunities.
- Analyze warehousing and distribution performance through cost tracking, supply chain modeling, and network analysis.
- Identify and help remove non-value-added activities and costs while protecting customer service and quality standards.
- Develop and maintain activity-based allocation models for variable and fixed distribution costs across business units.
- Build financial and operational scorecards, key performance indicators, and reporting packages for leadership.
- Develop strong working relationships with Warehousing teams and cross-functional partners to enable process improvements, project execution, and understanding of performance drivers.
- Support logistics productivity initiatives and other key projects from analysis through execution.
Skills that will make you successful
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex operational and financial data into actionable insights.
- Ability to take initiative, influence stakeholders, and drive change across cross-functional teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present results clearly to finance and operational leadership.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong data management, financial modeling, reporting, and process-improvement capabilities.
- Collaborative mindset and the ability to build productive working relationships across Finance and Supply Chain.
Experiences that will support your success
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, Business Analytics, Economics, or another quantitative field.
- 2+ years of experience in finance, supply chain, logistics, operations, or a related analytical role.
- Experience using supply chain, logistics, or continuous-improvement tools and methodologies to improve customer fulfillment, quality, and cost performance.
- Demonstrated experience with data management, reporting, forecasting, and financial or operational analysis.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with PowerPoint and enterprise reporting or ERP tools is preferred.
- Experience with SAP S4 HANA preferred.
- Consumer packaged goods, manufacturing, transportation, warehousing, or customer logistics experience is preferred.
What We Offer
At Ferrara, we're proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. Learn more about our benefits at https://flimp.live/Ferrara-Benefits-Resource-Center
Compensation
The salary range for this role is $81,225 - $113,700 annually + 10% bonus potential.