• Plan and perform physical inventory observations (bulk oils, ingredients, packaging), establish clean month end cut-offs, and compute inventory volumes that support the accounting close consistent with BNA's physical inventory policy.
• Plan and perform other periodic inventories that support production planning and scheduling and ensure accurate data for customer service and supply chain management.
• Assist with ensuring local key internal controls are properly and effectively executed with respect to receiving and shipping, scale system integrity, as well as internal measures of inventory transfers and product flows
• Facilitate education and disciplines to support management controls including procure to pay (VIM), travel and expense reporting, P-Cards, and Sarbanes-Oxley key control executions
• Investigate material usage variances (MUV's) in excess of standards, identify root cause, and recommend corrective action (e.g. recipe shrinks, inventory accuracy, etc.) that narrows monthly shrinks and provides reliable data to measure and monitor plant performance
• Monitor rework inventory and scrap oil and ensure SAP records are correctly recorded
• Collect and report daily, weekly, and monthly production data and KPR's in an efficient, accurate, and timely manner to support monthly scorecard development.
• Provide various inputs to monthly forecasting for plant expenses and variances - e.g. special maintenance, utility usage, known inventory variances
• Support local continuous improvement activities through preparation and participation on kaizen events, identification of productivity opportunities, and fostering a strong CI culture
• Support the plant manager and production management with data accuracy and analysis for operational decision support of packaging activities, where applicable:
• Bill of material (BOM) accuracy - e.g. Labor hours, overtime, line speeds, packaging efficiencies, shrinks, etc.
• Crewing decisions based on volumes, capacity, cost/profit trade-offs
• Understanding and investigating variances to standard
• Assumptions and DCF inputs for investment analysis
• Assist the plant manager with inputs and preparation of the annual plant budget, understanding spending variances, reviewing/communicating plant expenses and interpreting data
• Coordinate local administration of IT infrastructure (server back-ups, PC Rotation program, network equipment, time keeping and phone systems) in coordination with BNA IT Change to: Annual audit of equipment and SAP roles. Review users and assign new users as needed.
• Local liaison to Bunge payroll services to facilitate time-keeping processes and other information
• Assist with the implementation of new systems and processes and support training of new employees with an emphasis on data integrity to facilitate accurate and timely reporting and analysis
• Local power user of SAP for plant specific functions
• Assist with special projects, as required

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a similar related field
• 6-10 years related experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong organizational skills
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office software required
• Knowledge of SAP, GTM, EHS preferred
• Knowledge of AP and AR processes preferred
• Ability to learn new programs required
• Understanding of contracts preferred
• Self-starter and ability to take initiative required
• Ability to multitask and prioritize duties based on changing business needs required
• Effective verbal and written communications skills required
• Keep privileged information confidential

• Health Benefits - Offering choices so you can enroll in medical, dental and vision plans that meet your individual needs.

• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Investing in your future with an automatic 5% company contribution AND matching up to 4% of your contributions.

• Family Support - Supporting new and growing families by providing 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave and fertility coverage.

• Tuition Reimbursement - Contributing to your education by reimbursing $5,000 of tuition expenses annually.

• Time Off - Providing generous PTO based on professional work experience

• 0 - 9 years: 25 days

• 10 - 19 years: 30 days

• 20+ years: 35 days

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