Lead Analyst, Supply Chain Finance

Your Opportunity as the Lead Analyst, Supply Chain Finance

Turn market complexity into business impact. Partner across Procurement and Finance to transform commodity and cost data into actionable insights, shape forecasts, and guide strategic decisions. Drive standard cost planning, model market scenarios, support savings initiatives, and help the business navigate commodity volatility to deliver strong financial performance and long‑term growth.

Location: Orrville, OH

Work Arrangements: Hybrid, 9 days in office per month or more depending on business needs

• Support the Procurement Function through the Annual Standard Cost development process to ensure accuracy of submitted costs, foundational to the COPS Annual Financial Plan.
• Explain key drivers of year‑over‑year changes and future market outlook to Procurement Leadership and SBA Finance partners.
• Provide analytical data and support to Buyers on actual, forecasted, and planned performance.
• Partner with Buyers to build a thorough monthly Purchase Price Variance (PPV) forecast.
• Explain key drivers of forecasted variances to Procurement Leadership and SBA Finance partners in monthly presentations and reporting.
• Take responsibility for the PPV forecast submission to the financial system.
• Support team members in Cost Bridge preparation, including reconciliation of expectations and commentary on drivers.
• Align with the Hedge Accounting team on commodity performance/outlook and ensure consistent reporting/communication is delivered to Procurement and Finance.
• Model “what if” scenarios and provide financial metrics related to major commodity price movements impacting the SBAs and/or Brands.
• Participate in the evaluation of Savings Projects / Transformation Initiatives and track performance from implementation through completion.
• Cross‑train with other Commodity Lead Analysts to identify standardization opportunities and provide business continuity.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Supply Chain, Business Analytics, or a related field.
• 4+ years in supply chain finance, procurement finance, cost accounting, or plant/manufacturing finance.
• Ability to analyze large data sets, identify trends, and translate findings into clear insights and actionable recommendations.
• Strong communication skills to convey financial concepts to stakeholders such as Buyers and Procurement leaders.
• High attention to detail with a strong focus on controls and accuracy.

• Experience in commodity‑sensitive environments (food, CPG, manufacturing, chemicals, packaging, etc.).
• Familiarity with PPV and standard cost planning.
• Knowledge of hedge accounting concepts and commodity risk management.
• Exposure to savings initiatives, including tracking savings realization.

We’re an equal‑opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.