Supply Chain Operations Expense Specialist

Basic Function

Petro-Canada Lubricants Inc. (PCLI), an HF Sinclair company, located in Mississauga, ON is seeking a full-time Supply Chain Operations Expense Specialist. Reporting to the Manager Process Governance & Integration, the Supply Chain Operations Expense Specialist is responsible for accurate reporting and analysis of Global Supply Chain Cost Indicators as well as expense and capital budget development.

Job Duties

• Act as the lead within Global Supply Chain for identifying, developing, and implementing sustainable improvements in financial planning and processes
• Steward and lead for budget and planning process on behalf of Global Supply Chain Operations
• Lead and participate as required in special projects
• Analyze and report on monthly Supply Chain expenses with stakeholder input
• Provide strategic and operational guidance as a subject matter expert
• Provide timely and focused performance gap analysis, identifying issues and opportunities for improvement
• Develop and monitor performance criteria related to Global Supply Chain with the Process and Gevernance team
• Monitor, analyze and assist in the implementation of corrective action on key performance measures
• Develop an overall knowledge of the market (competition, carriers and rates) as applicable to all facets of Supply Chain Operations
• Management and stewardship of the Statistical Freight process

Special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their supervisor, as determined from time to time in their sole and complete discretion

Experience

• Working knowledge of SAP (FI, MM S&D) and Business Warehouse (BW)
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Powerpoint, Excel, Word)
• 5+ years working experience in operations financial analysis
• Experience in petroleum business in manufacturing and distribution is preferred

Education Level

• Bachelors Degree
• Accredited Financial Professional is an asset

Required Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills, including non-authoritative leadership
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization
• Strong organizational skills to ensure deadlines are met in a fast-paced work environment
• Detail-oriented
• Team player but capable of working independently
• Strong continuous improvement mindset
• Strong analytical skills to be able to effectively gather, analyze and synthesize complex information and large amounts of data
• Problem solving and root cause analysis skills with a continuous improvement mindset
• Strong collaboration and relationship building skills to work with internal and external stakeholders

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Knowledge of financial analysis impacts (i.e. trends)
• Demonstrated interpersonal and non-authoritative leadership (NAL) skills
• Demonstrated computer literacy, specifically in Excel, Power Point, Word, SAP, and Business Warehouse
• Detailed understanding of financial controls and control environments
• Knowledge of Lubricants products, customers, order to delivery process is an asset
• Strong analytical skills while being innovative and creative
• Problem solving and root cause analysis skills with a continuous improvement mindset
• Strong communication skills both oral and written
• Negotiation and customer service skills
• Organization and priority management skills
• Clear understanding of the concepts, priorities and performance drivers related to Global Supply Chain

Work Conditions

• Extensive amounts of time working on a computer is a requirement
• Mental stress and pressure dealing with inventory issues, responding to operational needs, multiple priorities and tight deadlines imposed by others
• In office Monday through Thrusday with a work from home option on Fridays
• Our hiring process incorporates AI tools to assist with the recruitment process
• This job posting is to fill an existing vacancy within our organization
• The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $120,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications

Physical Requirements

Job conditions require standing, walking, sitting, talking or hearing, making visual inspections, making precise hand and finger movements, lifting or carrying up to 25 lbs., pushing or pulling up to 25 lbs., perceiving color…