Job Description:

Manufacturing Controller

Location: Lansdale, PA

The Manufacturing Controller Role:

We are looking for a Vehicle Aftermarket Manufacturing Controller. This is a full spectrum controller position touching reporting, business strategy and analysis, and covering the full value chain. The Manufacturing Controller is a key position supporting the manufacturing operation in cost control and driving continuous improvement in the processes that are cost related.

The Manufacturing Vehicle Aftermarket Controller will work with the Vehicle Aftermarket Business Unit. This business unit has the clear focus on the specific needs and developments in the Automotive and Heavy-Duty Aftermarket.

Responsibilities Include but are Not Limited to:

• Partner of Kit Center Management to produce timely financial analysis and key performance indicators


• Maintain a strong focus on logistic flows and costs.


• Continuously analyze results and monitor variances, identify risks and opportunities.


• Initiate proactive and corrective actions.


• Responsible for Standard Cost according to company Policies.


• Identify / initiate actions to improve FVC.


• Preparation of accurate forecasts including in-depth analyses, identifying corrective actions.


• Coordinate the annual planning process to ensure development of realistic plans to assure successful results.


• Working capital management (focus on inventory and accounts payables) including capacity planning.


• Support the sales organization as required regarding financial issues.


• Provide XA (MAPICS) support including product file updates and maintenance.


• Support Product line Management.

Required Experience:

• A bachelor's degree in accounting or similar degree is required.


• MBA or CPA/CM preferred but is not required.


• Minimum five years of experience in a similar role required.


• Experience developing and using Standard Cost.


• Conversant with financial regulations and business practices.


• Excellent command of PC skills and computerized accounting systems.


• Prior knowledge of common financial standards and systems and of the business model.


• XA (MAPICS), and DOH knowledge a plus.

Skills for Success:

• Strong professional written, verbal communications, and interpersonal skills


• Ability to Demonstrate knowledge of common financial standards and systems and of a company business model.


• Self-starter and good team player.


• Sound analytical, problem identification, and problem-solving skills


• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare concise financial reviews to make better business decisions.


• Demonstrated ability to be proactive, creative, and innovative and use critical and strategic thinking.

About SKF:

SKF's mission is to be the undisputed leader in the bearing business. SKF offers solutions around the rotating shaft, including bearings, seals, lubrication management, condition monitoring and maintenance services. SKF is represented in more than 130 countries and has around 17,000 distributor locations worldwide. Annual sales in 2020 were SEK 74 852 million and the number of employees was 40,963.

The Vehicle Aftermarket Business Unit has the clear focus on the specific needs and developments in the Automotive and Heavy-Duty Aftermarket.

SKF Vehicle Aftermarket serves the complete end to end distribution for passenger cars, heavy duty and 2 wheelers. We distribute SKF manufactured products but also traded products to complete the product range for our customers. Our distribution networks cover the traditional distributor channel but also the end user in the garage using eCommerce concepts.

WhatYou'llLove About SKF:

Rest and Relaxation. Enjoy a robust PTO policy and 13 paid holidays!

Work/Life Balance. A possibility for flexibility and an opportunity for occasional remote work.

Health and Wellness Benefits. SKF cares about the wellbeing of our employees. Many options for best in class medical and dental plans to fit your needs; a wellness plan that includes biometric screening and health risk assessment for you and your spouse and incentives for healthy living!

Invest in your Future. SKF offers amazing retirement options! Participate in our 401K program that boasts a 100% match up to 5% of your elected contribution (100% Vested). And regardless of your participation, SKF automatically contributes 5% into your account per pay period (3 Years Vesting).

Much more! Growth opportunities, tuition reimbursement, voluntary critical illness coverage, voluntary legal plan, employeeassistanceprogram, life insurance, vehicle discount programs, mobile phone discounts, and with so many benefits to working for SKF, we could not name them all!

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