Responsible for utilizing financial acumen, analytical skills, and partnerships with other internal functions to develop commercial proposals for warehousing and value-added service solutions that support revenue and profitability growth.
Essential Functions
Utilize financial models (including enhancing established models and developing ad-hoc models) to drive business decisions
Leverage various systems (Salesforce.com, Oracle, pricing optimization software) to gather data and support commercial proposals
Apply creative thinking in development of commercial proposals
Establish relationships cross functionally that enable process adherence
Influence key stakeholders, internal and external, to conform to best commercial practices
Ensure appropriate stage gates in internal processes are adhered to by stakeholders
Prepare, host and lead presentations of analysis ensuring alignment from cross functional stakeholders
Prepare executive level presentations delivering a clear message
Foster collaboration across functional groups to enhance profitability and advance commercial terms
Assist in preparation of financial reporting essential to successful commercialization of business
Qualifications & Experience
Education, Training & Professional Experience
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Mathematics or Business Administration
MBA/CPA/CPP/CFA a plus
0+ years in financial analysis, pricing, or a logistics-related role
Strong experience of Microsoft Suite, specifically Excel
Ability to work independently and take on ownership of projects
Knowledge & Employment Standards
Possess fundamental understanding of supply chain elements, particularly warehousing, associated costs and a transactional pricing environment
Proven problem solving skills and ability to think creatively and strategically
Ability to create and communicate and present project proposals in a persuasive and consultative manner
Ability to manage projects to meet aggressive deadlines
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment of positively changing expectations and culture
Must be business savvy, possess financial acumen and demonstrate excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Progressive, flexible and team-oriented approach
Physical Requirements & Abilities
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Requires the ability to sit for long periods of time, with frequent interruptions
Requires several hours per day of sitting, getting up and down from chairs, and reaching, or bending
Requires manual dexterity with normal hand and finger movements for typical office work
Talking, hearing, and seeing are important elements of completing assigned tasks
Requires some travel by automobile and airplane up to 10% of the time
Requires visits to facility environments in temperatures at or below freezing
May carry loads related to travel and occasionally lifts, carries, positions, or moves objects weighing up to 20 pounds
Requires the use of various electronic tools
Requires the ability to relate to others beyond giving and receiving instructions: must partner with colleagues without exhibiting behavioral extremes
Requires the performance of work activities including reasoning, negotiating, instructing, persuading, or speaking with others; and respond appropriately to constructive feedback from executive management
Americold is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
